Senior Staff Program Manager (Electron Microscopy R&D)
$31,200–$31,200 year
On-siteHillsboro, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Lead large-scale, multi-disciplinary programs from concept through development, launch, and commercialization within the Semiconductor Business Unit. Establish and manage program governance, including scope, milestones, budgets, resources, risks, decision forums, and executive reporting. Partner with R&D, Operations, Service, Product Marketing, Quality, and Regulatory stakeholders to ensure successful product development and launch readiness. Drive alignment across global teams to ensure program objectives, timelines, and business outcomes are clearly understood and actively managed. Identify program risks early, develop mitigation plans, and escalate critical decisions with clear options and business impact. Manage complex budgets and resource plans across multiple workstreams while supporting product roadmap execution. Report status of the program to stakeholders and management on regular reviews.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Life Sciences, Business Administration, or a related technical field
- 8+ years of experience in program management within complex technical environments
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Physics, Life Sciences, Business Administration, or a related technical discipline
- 6+ years of relevant experience
- Proven experience leading large-scale, cross-functional technical programs from concept through delivery
- Strong technical acumen with the ability to understand, communicate, and make decisions around complex technical concepts
- Demonstrated experience managing program budgets, resources, schedules, risks, and executive-level reporting
- Strong stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence without direct authority in a matrixed organization
- Experience working with global, geographically dispersed teams
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously
- Proficiency with project management tools and software
- Ability to travel up to 30% as business needs require
Desired Qualifications
- PMP certification or equivalent project/program management certification
- Experience with project management methodologies such as Agile, Critical Chain, Stage Gate, or similar structured development processes
- Experience in scientific instrumentation, semiconductor equipment, life sciences tools, advanced hardware/software systems, or a similarly complex technical industry
- Experience supporting product commercialization, launch readiness, or new product introduction
- Understanding of regulatory requirements, compliance standards, quality systems, or controlled product development environments
- Experience mentoring, developing, or leading program/project team members
- Experience working across R&D, Operations, Service, Product Management, Marketing, Quality, and Regulatory functions
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