Global Senior Program Manager

Benchmark; Almelo; On-site; EUR 91,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Development path

Paid leave

Travel opportunities

Engineering culture

Job summary

Benchmark Electronics Almelo invites a Senior Program Manager to lead large-scale engineering programs in the semiconductor sector. You will drive global, multidisciplinary projects from concept to delivery, coordinating customers, engineering teams and operations to ensure business outcomes align with technical ambitions.

You will manage scope, schedule and risk across up to 50 engineers, partner with operations and supply chain for industrialization, and serve as the main customer contact with

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience leading complex technical programs in a high-tech semiconductor environment.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven track record delivering complex systems from concept to customer delivery.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex Design & Engineering programs from concept to production.
• Drive program execution across global teams up to 50 engineers.
• Own scope, planning, budget, risks, and key decisions throughout the lifecycle.
• Align experts and stakeholders around goals and deliverables.
• Coordinate with operations and supply chain for industrialization.
• Act as the primary customer contact with clear communication on progress and business impact.
• Create structure and momentum in complex environments where tech, customers and business meet.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Program management

Travel readiness

Job description

Are you ready to lead complex engineering programs within the semiconductor industry? As Senior Program Manager, you drive multidisciplinary global projects from concept to delivery, working closely with leading customers, engineering teams and operations.

You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of development programs, from the initial customer request and concept phase through industrialization and customer delivery. Working closely with engineering, operations, supply chain and our customers, you ensure technical ambitions are translated into successful business outcomes.

Your main responsibilities are:

• Lead complex Design & Engineering programs from concept development through manufacturing ramp-up and customer delivery.

• Drive program execution across multidisciplinary teams of up to 50 engineers located across multiple global Benchmark sites.

• Take ownership of program scope, planning, budget, risks and key decision-making throughout the entire lifecycle.

• Align technical experts, project leaders and stakeholders around shared goals, priorities and deliverables.

• Work closely with operations, supply chain and external partners to ensure products are ready for successful industrialization and production.

• Act as the primary point of contact for customers, providing clear communication on progress, risks, decisions and their business impact.

• Create structure, alignment and momentum in technically complex environments where customer expectations, engineering challenges and business objectives come together.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the frontier of semiconductor technology, leading strategic programs that have a direct impact on both our customers' success and Benchmark's future growth.

Why do you want this position?

Because few roles offer this combination of technical complexity, global collaboration and strategic impact. You will lead high-profile semiconductor programs, work directly with industry-leading customers, and drive the successful delivery of innovative products from concept through manufacturing, leaving a visible mark on both our organization and the future of semiconductor technology.

What do we offer?

At Benchmark, you work on products that truly matter. We are an organization where you are given freedom, where entrepreneurship is rewarded, and where you have the opportunity to turn your ideas into reality. We offer a dynamic environment with plenty of room to grow, take ownership, and advance your career. You will be part of a global company while still enjoying the down-to-earth culture that Twente is known for.

At Benchmark, you will find challenging work, a high level of trust, and extensive opportunities for personal and professional development. You will work alongside pragmatic colleagues in an informal culture, supported by attractive employment conditions that enable long-term success.

In addition, we offer:

• A competitive salary of up to €9,000 gross per month, based on full-time employment, depending on your experience, expertise, and background.

• revenue-based quarterly bonus scheme with a maximum payout of 5% of your quarterly salary.

• Enjoy 40 days of paid leave per year (27 vacation days plus 13 additional ADV days).

• Personal growth and development, with a tailored development path that aligns with your ambitions and the needs of the business.

• Flexibility in how you organize your workweek, enabling you to balance work and personal life in a way that works for you.

• A strong engineering-driven knowledge culture, where collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation are central. Through initiatives such as Lunch & Learn Sessions and Pitch Discovery Sessions, you will have ample opportunities to learn, inspire others, and develop new ideas.

Who are you?

Whether you're already leading large-scale engineering programs or ready to take on a broader strategic role, you thrive in complex, technology-driven environments. You know how to align stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and guide multidisciplinary teams towards a common goal. With your leadership skills, business acumen and ability to bring structure to complexity, you successfully translate ambitious plans into tangible results.

Furthermore, we are looking for:

• 7+ years of experience leading complex technical programs in a high-tech semiconductor environment, preferably within system development and with a background in mechatronics or mechanical engineering.

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align multidisciplinary teams around common goals and priorities.

• Proven track record in delivering complex systems and development programs, from concept and design through industrialization and customer delivery.

• Strong technical affinity, capable of translating engineering challenges into clear plans, decisions and results.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, combined with the flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced international environment and willingness to travel.

Serious Tech

At Benchmark, you work on products that make a real impact through innovation, whether by improving safety, enhancing healthcare, or making everyday life easier. From product design and engineering to volume production and, in some cases, direct delivery to end users, the entire process takes place at our Almelo facility, where you will work alongside approximately 650 colleagues.

We develop and manufacture innovative solutions for industries including semiconductor, healthcare, aerospace, and industrial markets. From concept to production, the complete product lifecycle comes together under one roof. While the technical challenges are significant, our culture remains down-to-earth and approachable. You will work with people who take ownership, support one another, and continuously strive for improvement.

Seriously you?

We are looking for people who are energized by complex technology and are motivated by challenging work. People who take initiative, share ideas, and enjoy working together to make things better every day. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

For more information, please contact Nathan Seedorf via [e-mail].

A Certificate of Conduct (VOG) is a standard part of our recruitment process.