Semiconductor Program Manager – NPI & Cross-Functional Lead

AMETEK, Inc.; Connecticut; On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK Zygo in Middlefield, CT, is seeking a Program Manager for semiconductor initiatives. You will lead cross-functional teams, align internal and external partners, and deliver high-precision products with safety and quality at the forefront.

You will drive milestones, manage KPIs, and coordinate with product management and R&D to translate customer needs into actionable priorities. Domestic and international travel is required, and a strong leadership background is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• 6–8 years in semiconductor industry with leadership in complex programs.
• Proven ability to deliver with measurable business outcomes.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally; knowledge of global customers.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end execution of key semiconductor programs; define milestones, deliverables, success criteria, track KPIs, milestones, risk, and dependencies.
• Deliver structured, data-driven updates to senior leadership on program status, business impact, and forward-looking needs.
• Drive escalation and resolution of critical issues impacting program success.
• Drive accountability for program success metrics including delivery performance, customer satisfaction, and achievement of key business and technical outcomes.
• Partner with product management and R&D to define and prioritize inputs into New Product Introduction programs and translate customer needs into actionable internal priorities.
• Work closely with product owners and Agile teams to ensure alignment between program priorities, backlogs, and PI planning cycles.
• Drive early-stage alignment on feasibility, scope, and cross-functional readiness to support successful NPI outcomes.
• Function as the key owner and interface for semiconductor customers and external partners, collaborating closely with regional teams.
• Lead across functions, ensuring collaboration and accountability across engineering, product management, applications, and operations to identify risks, dependencies, and execution gaps to drive resolution plans to maintain program performance.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Strong communicator

Execution driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

AMETEK Zygo in Middlefield, CT, is seeking a Program Manager for semiconductor initiatives. You will lead cross-functional teams, align internal and external partners, and deliver high-precision products with safety and quality at the forefront.

You will drive milestones, manage KPIs, and coordinate with product management and R&D to translate customer needs into actionable priorities. Domestic and international travel is required, and a strong leadership background is essential.