Principal Product Line Manager, Silicon Photonics Products

Work Options Group; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Company paid Life Insurance

Company paid Disability

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Birthday Leave

Gym Membership Discounts

Job summary

Skorpios Technologies, Inc. seeks a Product Line Manager for its Communications Products unit to oversee the full lifecycle of silicon photonics products, bridging Operations, Engineering, and Sales.

You will manage project schedules, contracts, and financial health, interfacing with customers and internal teams in a highly technical environment. The role requires an engineering background with semiconductor expertise, strong program management, and strategic account management to ensure

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Experience: 3–7 years in program management, account management, sales operations, or order management in semiconductor or high-tech.
• Systems proficiency: Advanced MS Office Suite (Excel) for forecasting and project tracking.
• Technical literacy: Advanced Excel skills for forecasting and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Onboarding new projects and coordinating kickoff meetings with Finance, IT, and Ops.
• Establish project plans, schedules, and deliverables; identify risks and provide solutions.
• Procure 3rd-party services, manage MES changes, and track materials.
• Identify external suppliers and manage purchase requisitions for project needs.
• Lead QBRs and manage NPS surveys to drive quality improvements.

Skills

Silicon Photonics

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Operational discipline

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MES (Manufacturing Execution System) experience

Job description

Job Summary

The Product Line Manager (PLM) for the Communications Products Business Unit is a high-impact, customer-facing role that bridges the gap between Operations, Engineering, and Sales. This position is responsible for the full lifecycle of communications-centric silicon photonics products. Oversee revenue lines for communications-specific products and serve as the primary internal and external contact for project schedules, contracts, and financial health. An Engineering degree and strong background in Silicon Photonics or the semiconductor industry is required, as this is a highly technical position. The ideal candidate will combine rigorous program management—tracking schedules, deliverables, and spend—with strategic account management to ensure world-class customer satisfaction within our communications integration platform.

Essential Responsibilities

• Customer Onboarding: Facilitate new project setups (code names/IDs) across Finance, IT, and Ops. Lead customer kickoff meetings and establish regular status review cadences.
• Execution & Tracking: Establish project plans, schedules, and deliverables. Identify issues in project spend or timelines and provide creative solutions. Coordinate weekly status updates and proactively identify risks.
• Vendor & Material Management: Procure 3rd-party services, manage WIP starts/changes in the Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and track customer-supplied materials.
• Resource Procurement: Identify external suppliers and manage purchase requisitions for materials needed to support communications projects.
• Customer Feedback: Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and manage Net Promoter Score (NPS) surveys to drive quality improvements.

Import/Export & ITAR Management

Compliance Leadership

• Registrations: Maintain SAM.gov and ITAR registrations to facilitate government-related communications contracts.
• Financial Resolution: Resolve issues related to budgets and invoicing. Assemble credit memos and resolve financial discrepancies or NCR (Non-Conformance Report) errors.
• Revenue Forecasting: Generate and monitor revenue forecasts weekly, reporting directly to senior management on the health of the communications business line.
• Revenue Growth: Identify opportunities within existing accounts to amplify the communications product footprint.
• Commercial Strategy: Support Sales VPs in contract negotiations, initial project scoping, and the execution of NDAs.
• Efficiency Advocacy: Suggest internal measures to increase profitability and operational efficiency within the CPBU.
• Logistics & MES: Manage shipment notifications, customer-supplied material tracking, and lot change requests in the MES.

Competencies & Skills

• Industry Knowledge: Working knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes, particularly the complexities of Silicon Photonics or III-V materials.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to effectively set priorities across functional areas (Finance, Ops, Sales) to meet company revenue goals.
• Communication: Extraordinary written and verbal communication skills; ability to present technical status and business metrics to diverse stakeholders.
• Operational Discipline: Self-starter with extreme attention to detail and the ability to multi-task across competing priorities.
• Professionalism: Maintains a positive, professional attitude in a fast-paced environment.
• Project Mastery: Proven track record of managing multiple concurrent technical programs with strict deadlines.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Experience: 3–7 years of professional experience in program management, account management, sales operations, or order management within the semiconductor or high-tech industry.
• Systems Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in the MS Office Suite (specifically Excel for forecasting and project tracking).
• Technical Literacy: Advanced Excel skills for forecasting and financial modeling.
• Vendor & Material Management: Procure and schedule 3rd-party services as required. Manage WIP starts/changes in the Manufacturing Execution System (MES), track customer-supplied materials, and oversee order shipments.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify project bottlenecks and elevate critical issues to senior management with proposed recovery plans.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Environment: Temperature-controlled, open cubicle setting with conversational noise.
• Physical: Stationary positioning for 8+ hours; prolonged viewing of computer monitors.
• Travel: Less than 25% anticipated.

Why Skorpios?

At Skorpios, you will be at the forefront of the silicon photonics revolution. We offer the chance to work on truly disruptive technology that is changing how the world connects. You will be part of a team where technical excellence is celebrated and where your contributions have a direct impact on the success of our next-generation product lines.

Skorpios Offers An Excellent Benefits Package Which Includes

• Competitive Salary
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Company paid Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Birthday Leave
• Gym Membership Discounts

Export Control / ITAR Statement

This position is located at a facility that operates under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be 'U.S. persons' within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a 'U.S. person' as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Skorpios Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, protected leave status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

As a federal contractor, Skorpios Technologies, Inc. takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Skorpios Technologies, Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at or [e-mail].

Work Environment

Work is primarily performed in a temperature-controlled, open cubicle setting. Frequent interruptions and conversational noise can be expected. This role may also require occasional work in a manufacturing or cleanroom environment.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements

Authorization may be required to release covered technology to employees who are not U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, asylees, or refugees.

Compensation And Benefits

Skorpios embraces a Total Compensation philosophy that includes a base salary and eligibility for overtime for non-exempt roles.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employee health, welfare, and retirement. Highlights include healthcare benefits, a 401(k) savings plan, and paid time off.

Expected salary range: 160,000 to $190,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

The actual starting rate will be determined based on role-related criteria, including educational qualifications or equivalent experience, relevant work history, and the skills required for the role.