Program/Project Manager
$88,000–$170,000 year
On-siteBloomington, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Lead customer-funded technology development, qualification, and manufacturing transfer programs as the primary interface between customers, engineering, operations, and executive leadership. Establish and manage integrated program schedules, technical milestones, budgets, and risks while coordinating cross-functional teams spanning process engineering, equipment engineering, and manufacturing. Drive technology readiness and manufacturing transfer activities from concept through production release, ensuring commitments are achieved on time and within budget. Develop risk registers, mitigation plans, and executive-level reporting to support proposal development, statements of work, and customer visits. Manage scope changes, change control processes, and technology readiness assessments to deliver measurable business results.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Science, or a related technical field
- 5+ years of project or program management experience
- Experience leading cross-functional projects in a technical or manufacturing environment
- Proficiency with project management tools, planning methodologies, and reporting systems
- Strong communication, presentation, and customer relationship management skills
- U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency status
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree (MS, MBA, or PhD) in Engineering, Business, Physics, or a related field
- 8+ years of program or project management experience in semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or related industries
- Experience managing semiconductor technology development, process qualification, manufacturing transfer, or NPI programs
- Understanding of wafer fabrication processes, process integration, yield improvement, and qualification methodologies
- Experience working with external customers, strategic technology partners, or government-funded development programs
- Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary engineering teams in a fast-paced development environment
- Strong risk management, contract deliverable tracking, and customer relationship management skills
- Familiarity with stage-gate development processes or similar program management frameworks
- PMP certification or equivalent project/program management training
- Experience managing customer-driven R&D, technology commercialization, or technology transfer programs
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