Senior Manager, Engineering Program Management (Teradyne, San Jose, CA)

Teradyne; California; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Teradyne is seeking a Senior Manager of Engineering Program Management in California to lead memory test division program management. You will build and mentor a high-performing PMO, embedding disciplined development practices across programs and ensuring timely decisions and execution excellence.

You will partner with engineering, marketing, applications, operations and support to align priorities, drive risk management, and improve cross-functional delivery in a fast-paced, technology-driven

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in program and project management.
• Deep expertise in product development best practices.
• Experience leading PMOs in complex technology environments.
• Ability to drive disciplined execution across cross-functional teams.
• Proven success building and developing high-performing Program Management teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Program Management team to strengthen capability, consistency, and execution excellence.
• Establish and reinforce disciplined product development and program management practices across the division.
• Drive high-quality planning and execution by ensuring strong program structure, schedule rigor, resource alignment, and clear accountability.
• Partner with engineering, marketing, applications, operations, and support functions to align priorities, resolve issues, and improve cross-functional execution.
• Provide leadership visibility into program health, risks, scope changes, and decision points, and drive tactical resolutions during complex programs.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Product development practices

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field

Job description

We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's test technology ensures your device works right the first time, every time! Our portfolio of automation solutions help manufacturers to develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Together, Teradyne (http://www.teradyne.com/) companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications around the world!

We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce, comprised of people with diverse backgrounds and a shared drive for excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that helps employees, and communities, thrive.

Senior Manager, Engineering Program Management

Our Purpose

TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought and in our workforce. Our employees are supported to innovate and learn something new every day. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.

Opportunity Overview

Teradyne is a global leader in test and automation solutions, enabling next-generation technologies through innovative, high-value products. Across industries and applications, Teradyne helps manufacturers develop and deliver products with greater speed, quality, and efficiency.

The Senior Manager, Engineering Program Management leads the Memory Test Division Program Management function in San Jose, California, with responsibility for building a high-performing PM team and strengthening program execution across the organization. This role requires deep expertise in product development best practices, strong people leadership, and the ability to drive adoption of a disciplined product development approach. The successful candidate will partner closely with Central PM leadership and cross-functional teams to elevate PM capability, improve organizational awareness, and advance consistent, high-quality execution.

This leader will strengthen execution rigor across the division by embedding disciplined product development practices into how programs are planned, governed, and delivered. Success in this role requires the ability to lead organizational change, raise program management maturity, and drive clear, timely decisions that keep complex product development efforts aligned and on track.

The Teradyne Program Management Office enables effective product development execution by partnering with leaders and technical teams to manage complexity, navigate challenges, and maintain alignment across programs. The PMO helps ensure timely issue resolution, clear visibility into budget and schedule impacts, and informed decision-making by program sponsors.

In this role, you will:

• + Lead, coach, and develop the Program Management team to strengthen overall capability, consistency, and execution excellence.
• + Establish and reinforce disciplined product development and program management practices across the division.
• + Drive high-quality planning and execution by ensuring strong program structure, schedule rigor, resource alignment, and clear accountability.
• + Partner with engineering, marketing, applications, operations, and support functions to align priorities, resolve issues, and improve cross-functional execution.
• + Provide leadership visibility into program health, risks, scope changes, and decision points, and drive tactical resolutions during ...
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All About You

We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile.

• + Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field required or equivalent experience.
• + 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in program and project management within a complex technology environment.
• + Deep expertise in product development best practices, with a strong track record of driving disciplined execution across cross-functional organizations.
• + Demonstrated success building, leading, and developing high-performing Program Management teams.
• + Proven ability to lead organizational change, influence stakeholders, and increase ado