Hardware Strategy & Operations Senior TPM Lead

Keysight Technologies; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

Health Savings Account

Health Care and Dependent Care FSAs

Life, Accident, Disability insurance

Business Travel Accident and Business…

401(k) Plan

Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays

Paid Family Leave

Discounts, Perks

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Santa Rosa, CA, seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager for Hardware Strategy & Operations to lead critical hardware initiatives and drive cross-functional execution. The role partners with the Hardware VP and leadership to align priorities, set programs, and deliver strategic outcomes across R&D, Finance, Product Planning, and Manufacturing.

This role requires strong technical credibility, executive communication, and a track record of turning ideas into results in a

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.
• Experience developing semiconductor, IC/ASIC, packaging, interconnect, photonics, or related hardware technologies.
• 7+ years of experience within technology organizations, with experience in technical program management, R&D operations, business operations, engineering management, or similar roles.
• Strong technical foundation and ability to work effectively with engineers, researchers, and technical leaders.
• Proven ability to drive alignment, coordinate across functions, and deliver results in complex organizational environments.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and ambiguity.
• Experience supporting planning activities, including budgets, capital investments, headcount management, resource allocation, and operational reviews.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, leadership, and executive stakeholders.
• Self-starter with strong execution skills, sound judgment, and a demonstrated track record of turning ideas into results.

Responsibilities

• Lead program management for critical hardware technology initiatives, managing risks and establishing frameworks to ensure effective cross-functional alignment and execution.
• Facilitate coordination among R&D, Finance, Product Planning, Manufacturing, HR, and business organizations to drive execution of strategic initiatives and commitments.
• Track key actions, decisions, risks, and dependencies across the Hardware organization and drive timely resolution and follow-through.
• Establish and maintain operating cadences, reviews, and governance mechanisms that improve organizational execution and accountability.
• Develop program plans, milestones, metrics, and executive-level reporting to provide visibility into organizational priorities and progress.
• Partner with the Hardware VP and leadership team to drive annual planning processes, operating reviews, budget management, capital expenditure planning, and workforce planning activities.
• Serve as a central point of coordination across the Hardware leadership team, ensuring alignment, follow-through, and execution of key organizational priorities.
• Develop and maintain organizational operating mechanisms, leadership reviews, metrics, dashboards, and governance processes that improve visibility, accountability, and execution.
• Manage organizational communications, business updates, leadership presentations, and executive review materials for internal and executive audiences.
• Support organizational planning activities including hiring plans, headcount management, resource allocation, organizational health metrics, and investment tracking.
• Craft targeted communications for diverse stakeholder audiences on key business and technology initiatives.

Skills

Technical program management

Cross-functional leadership

R&D operations

Engineering management

Budget planning

Resource planning

Executive communication

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Keysight Technologies in Santa Rosa, CA, seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager for Hardware Strategy & Operations to lead critical hardware initiatives and drive cross-functional execution. The role partners with the Hardware VP and leadership to align priorities, set programs, and deliver strategic outcomes across R&D, Finance, Product Planning, and Manufacturing.

This role requires strong technical credibility, executive communication, and a track record of turning ideas into results in a