Program / Project Manager III

Aleron; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Aleron is seeking an experienced Program / Project Manager III to lead a portfolio of sustaining engineering, obsolescence management, and lifecycle projects in Fremont, CA. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and operations, drive ECR/ECO processes, and ensure on-time releases in a complex manufacturing environment.

This hybrid role offers visibility and collaboration with suppliers and internal teams to influence product

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in PM/Project Management or related roles across hardware, manufacturing, or operations.
• 3+ years leading cross-functional projects within hardware, manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, or operations.
• 2+ years supporting ECRs/ECOs, configuration management, or change control processes.
• 2+ years managing product lifecycle, sustaining engineering, obsolescence management, or manufacturing improvement projects.
• 2+ years coordinating engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and supplier teams.
• 2+ years managing project schedules, risks, issues, dependencies, and deliverables.
• 1+ years providing executive-level reporting, stakeholder communications, or portfolio status updates.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Materials Science, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 6-8 concurrent sustaining engineering and obsolescence programs.
• Develop project plans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and resource requirements.
• Lead component, material, supplier, and system obsolescence replacement initiatives.
• Coordinate execution across Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Service, and Supplier teams.
• Drive ECR and ECO processes through qualification and release.
• Manage program risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation plans with structured PM methods.
• Coordinate qualification testing, validation activities, and manufacturing readiness reviews.
• Provide executive-level status reporting, risk assessments, and portfolio updates.
• Lead cross-functional meetings to drive decisions and remove roadblocks.

Skills

Program Management

Project Management

Lifecycle Management

Operations

Manufacturing

Executive reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations or related

Tools

PLM tools

Job description

Program / Project Manager III

Location: Fremont, CA

Employment Type: Contract

Industry: Semiconductor

Compensation: $79.75/hour

About the Opportunity

We're seeking an experienced Program / Project Manager to lead a portfolio of sustaining engineering, obsolescence management, and lifecycle projects within a complex manufacturing environment. In this role, you'll manage multiple concurrent programs focused on component replacements, supplier transitions, engineering changes, and continuity-of-supply initiatives while partnering with engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams.

This position is ideal for a project leader who excels at coordinating cross-functional teams, managing competing priorities, and driving programs from concept through qualification and release.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Lead a diverse portfolio of impactful engineering and supply chain programs
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, operations, quality, and supplier teams
• High-visibility role with direct influence on product continuity and operational success
• Hybrid work environment offering flexibility and collaboration

Why This Opportunity is Exciting

This role provides the opportunity to influence product lifecycle strategy and continuity planning for complex manufacturing programs. You'll work on meaningful projects that directly impact customer deliveries, product availability, manufacturing readiness, and long-term business success.

What You'll Do

• Manage a portfolio of 6-8 concurrent sustaining engineering and obsolescence programs
• Develop project plans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and resource requirements
• Lead component, material, supplier, and system obsolescence replacement initiatives
• Coordinate execution across Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Service, and Supplier teams
• Drive Engineering Change Request (ECR) and Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes through qualification and release
• Manage program risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation plans using structured project management techniques
• Coordinate qualification testing, validation activities, manufacturing readiness reviews, and release planning
• Provide executive-level status reporting, risk assessments, and portfolio updates
• Lead cross-functional meetings to drive decisions, remove roadblocks, and maintain schedule commitments

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, Engineering Program Management, Lifecycle Management, Operations, or Manufacturing Project Leadership
• 3+ years of experience leading cross-functional projects within hardware, manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, or operations environments
• 2+ years of experience supporting Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), configuration management, or change control processes
• 2+ years of experience managing product lifecycle, sustaining engineering, obsolescence management, NPI support, or manufacturing improvement projects
• 2+ years of experience coordinating engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and supplier teams
• 2+ years of experience managing project schedules, risks, issues, dependencies, and deliverables
• 1+ years of experience providing executive-level reporting, stakeholder communications, or portfolio status updates
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Materials Science, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience

What Sets You Apart

• Experience with obsolescence management programs
• Experience supporting Product Change Notifications (PCNs), End-of-Life (EOL) transitions, and Last Time Buy (LTB) strategies
• Experience supporting both electrical and mechanical engineering change initiatives
• Knowledge of qualification testing, reliability validation, and supplier qualification processes
• Experience with manufacturing release and implementation planning
• Experience with semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or high-tech product environments
• Familiarity with configuration management systems and PLM tools
• Lean, Six Sigma, or structured problem-solving methodology experience
• Strong facilitation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced PowerPoint presentation and executive communication abilities

Additional Information

• Hybrid work schedule:
  • 3 days onsite
  • 2 days remote
• Interview Process:
  • Initial phone interview
  • Final onsite interview
• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen
• Overtime: May be required to support project milestones and business priorities
• Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.