Project Manager, Texas Institute for Electronics

Phase2 Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits with family premiums at 50%

Paid vacation and sick time

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Phase2 Technology, collaborating with the Texas Institute for Electronics, is seeking a Project Manager in Austin, TX. This role involves overseeing teams of engineers in novel research related to semiconductor manufacturing.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience in project management. Strong communication, time management, and scheduling skills are essential. The position offers comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in technical project management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong scheduling skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee research and development by teams of engineers.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Interface with external contractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Budget tracking

Technical project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, project management, engineering or a related field

Master's degree in business, project management, engineering or a related field

Tools

Project management software

Industrial controls

Job description

Job Title

Project Manager, Texas Institute for Electronics

Location

Austin, TX

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Job Details

Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is a University of Texas at Austin-supported semiconductor consortium of state and local government, pre‑eminent defense electronics and semiconductor companies, national labs and nationally recognized academic institutions. Our mission is to develop and execute a state‑of‑the‑art 3D Heterogeneous Integration manufacturing technology roadmap, and to provide critical pilot manufacturing capabilities to address national security needs and catalyze domestic economic growth. Join TIE and help us push the boundaries in critical semiconductor domains, including advanced packaging, with the aim of reestablishing U.S. prominence in semiconductor manufacturing.

With over $1 billion in funding from the U.S. DoD and the state of Texas, we are at the forefront of creating cutting‑edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes that will set the course for future advancements in semiconductor logic, memory, heterogeneous integration, chip cooling and more.

UT Austin offers outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include health benefits, vision, dental, life, disability insurance, paid vacation, sick time, holidays, Teachers Retirement System benefits, additional voluntary retirement programs, flexible spending accounts, free training access, tuition assistance, employee discount programs, library & museum access, shuttle and bus benefits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee work by a team of mechanical systems engineers in the research and development of novel electrical, mechanical, software and systems related to advanced 3D HI processes.
• Develop, coordinate, oversee, and ensure completion of multiple project task lists and schedules related to the design, fabrication, assembly, and tests of equipment systems.
• Manage and direct assigned projects with emphasis on time schedule control, coordination of project development and implementation, and communication with designated clients.
• Develop project plans including project life cycle, budgets, resource requirements, change management processes, risk management, key milestones, communication mechanisms, test plans, and deliverables.
• Implement and recommend policies and procedures to ensure compliance of all applicable laws, university policies, rules and regulations.
• Manage project implementation, including emergent issues with emphasis on time schedule control to ensure all tasks are completed within established deadlines and budgets.
• Prepare detailed reports on project progress with stakeholders and teams to include project plans, barriers and solutions, milestones, financial costs/projections and analyses, and coordinate with key stakeholders and team leads to manage scope changes.
• Manage, develop, direct and evaluate assigned projects utilizing accepted project management methodologies, communication and consultation with stakeholders and project team members.
• Interface with facilities and outside contractors to coordinate and manage resources.
• Track requirements/specifications and changes throughout the product lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, project management, engineering, or a related field.
• Three or more years of experience in technical project management.
• Knowledge of project management software and practices.
• Experience with industrial controls.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work.
• Attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong budget tracking, labor tracking, and scheduling skills.
• Proficiency in information analysis and budget setup.
• Strong scheduling skills and team vision.
• You must qualify as a U.S. Person as defined in 22 CFR 120.62.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in business, project management, engineering, or a related field.
• Five or more years of experience in technical project management.
• Experience with semiconductors, automation, and hardware/software.
• Project Management Professional certification.
• Experience in Engineering.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%).
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options.
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning and professional conference opportunities.
• Tuition assistance.
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets.
• Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card.
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card.

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished).
• May work in all weather conditions.
• May work in extreme temperatures.
• May work around chemical fumes.
• May work around standard office conditions.
• May work around biohazards.
• May work around chemicals.
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Use of manual dexterity (e.g., using a mouse).
• Climbing of stairs.

Salary Range

TIE Pays Industry Competitive Salaries.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not disclose pay for other employees or applicants to employees without access to compensation information, unless required by law or official investigation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.