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

LitePoint; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 189,000 - 302,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Teradyne in San Jose, CA, is seeking a Senior Manager, Engineering Program Management to lead the Memory Test Division Program Management function. You will build a high-performing PM team and drive disciplined product development across the organization.

This role requires deep expertise in product development, strong leadership, and the ability to push for timely decisions and alignment across engineering, operations, and support functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field 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 track record of disciplined execution across cross-functional organizations.
• Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing Program Management teams.
• Proven ability to lead organizational change, influence stakeholders, and increase adoption of strong program and product development practices.
• Strong executive communication and organizational leadership skills, with the ability to create alignment, drive decisions, and elevate program management maturity.
• Experience leading teams and programs across global or multi-site organizations.
• Experience developing talent and building a culture of accountability and execution excellence.
• PMI affiliation and PMP certification are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Program Management team to strengthen capability and execution excellence.
• Establish and reinforce disciplined product development and program management practices across the division.
• Drive high-quality planning and execution with strong structure, schedule rigor, resource alignment, and clear accountability.
• Partner with engineering, marketing, applications, operations, and support to align priorities and improve cross-functional execution.
• Provide leadership visibility into program health, risks, scope changes, and decision points; escalate when needed.
• Build organizational awareness and adoption of PM practices through change leadership and coaching.
• Oversee risk, issue, and change management across the portfolio to support predictable outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement in PM processes, tools, and operating rhythms.

Skills

Executive communication

Leadership

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Education

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

Job description

Senior Manager, Engineering Program Management

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 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.

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 timely escalation and resolution when needed.
• Build organizational awareness and adoption of strong program management practices through change leadership, communication, and coaching.
• Oversee risk, issue, and change management across the portfolio to support predictable product development outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement in PM processes, tools, and operating rhythms to improve execution effectiveness across the organization.

All About You

We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you’re ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.

• 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 adoption of strong program and product development practices.
• Strong executive communication and organizational leadership skills, with the ability to create alignment, drive decisions, and elevate program management maturity.
• Experience leading teams and programs across global or multi-site organizations.
• Experience developing talent, strengthening organizational capability, and building a culture of accountability and execution excellence.
• PMI affiliation and PMP certification are preferred.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $188,800 - $302,100. This range is a good faith estimate, and the amount of base salary will correspond with experience and skill set. This range can also fluctuate depending on demand and location.

Incentive Plan

This job is eligible for discretionary bonus(es) based on financial performance.

Benefits

Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more.