Project Manager

We are seeking a Project Manager to support the System Application Engineering (SAE) organization in driving execution excellence across complex, multi‐customer, multi‐region projects. This role does not replace technical leadership, but instead amplifies SAE Managers and Technical Leads by owning planning, tracking, risk management, cross‐functional coordination, and customer-facing project governance.The Project Manager will work closely with SAE Managers, Account Teams, R&D, COE, Sales, Quality, and Operations to ensure projects are delivered on time, on scope, and with high quality, while allowing engineering leaders to stay focused on technical delivery and people leadership.This role reports directly to the SAE Director and is expected to operate with a high level of autonomy and influence across the organization.Responsibilities:Project Planning & ExecutionOwn end‐to‐end project planning for SAE customer and internal initiatives, including scope, milestones, dependencies, and resource coordinationDevelop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and issue/risk logs, aligned with SAE and SE operational standardsTrack execution across pre‐sales and post‐sales SAE projects, ensuring consistent delivery and visibilityCross‐Functional CoordinationAct as the primary coordination point between SAE, R&D, COE, Sales, Marketing, Quality, and OperationsDrive clear ownership, accountability, and decision-making cadence across functional boundariesProactively identify misalignments or risks and escalate appropriately to SAE leadershipCustomer & Stakeholder CommunicationSupport SAE Managers in customer-facing project reviews, status updates, and escalation handlingEnsure clear, consistent, and professional communication with both internal and external stakeholdersPrepare executive-ready summaries for leadership and key customersRisk, Quality & ComplianceIdentify, track, and manage project risks, including schedule, resource, technical handoff, and dependency risksSupport SAE compliance with ISO / quality processes, including project dashboards, milestone reviews, and required documentationEnsure SOW-related project activities are tracked and aligned with agreed scope (working with managers and support staff)Operational ExcellenceMaintain SAE project dashboards, metrics, and KPIs to improve transparency and decision-makingDrive continuous improvement of project execution processes, templates, and best practices within SAESupport onboarding of new SAE projects, customers, or major programsRequirements:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline3+ years of experience in project/program management in a high‐tech, semiconductor, or systems environmentProven experience managing complex, cross‐functional projects involving engineering teamsStrong understanding of engineering workflows (hardware, software, test, or systems)Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reportingStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple parallel projectsAdditional Skills Preferred (but not required):Experience in semiconductor test, ATE, or system/application engineering environmentsFamiliarity with customer-facing engineering organizationsProject Management certification (PMP, PgMP, Agile, or equivalent)Experience supporting global / multi-region teamsKey Success Metrics (First 12 Months)Improved on-time delivery and predictability of SAE projectsReduced execution load on SAE Managers and Technical LeadsClear, consistent, and trusted project reporting for leadershipImproved cross‐functional alignment and escalation efficiencyPositive feedback from SAE Managers, Sales, and key customersWhy This Role MattersAs SAE continues to scale in customer complexity, program size, and execution pressure, this Project Manager role enables:SAE Managers to focus on people leadership and technical strategyEngineers to focus on technical executionLeadership to gain better visibility, control, and risk managementCustomers to experience more predictable, professional delivery