Senior NPI Program Manager – AR/Optics Hardware

Fresh Consulting, Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

401(k) match

Bonus program

Travel reimbursement

Coursera access

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Fresh Consulting, Inc is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager for NPI initiatives in Austin. You will lead process-development programs from early R&D to qualification, coordinating with process, integration and equipment engineers to ensure scalable, high-volume production.

The role requires 5+ years in technical program management, DOE/SPC data proficiency, and strong communication skills to inform executives and cross-functional teams. Some travel will be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical program or project management in semiconductor, MEMS, or nanofabrication environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive NPI and process-development programs from R&D through prototyping to qualification and mass production.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear project scopes, roadmaps, and work breakdown structures.
• Maintain transfer-to-manufacturing packages and manage schedule, scope and deliverables.
• Facilitate alignment between R&D, Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Quality and High-Volume Manufacturing.
• Identify risks, dead-ends and readiness gaps; develop mitigation plans to keep timelines.
• Chair phase-gate reviews and ensure timely decisions and action closure.
• Maintain dashboards and executive reporting for portfolio health and budget allocation.
• Establish metrics showing progress and readiness criteria for moving processes forward.

Skills

Technical program management

NPI program management

DOE/ SPC analysis

Executive communication

Education

Masters or Bachelor’s in CS/Engineering

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Fresh Consulting, Inc is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager for NPI initiatives in Austin. You will lead process-development programs from early R&D to qualification, coordinating with process, integration and equipment engineers to ensure scalable, high-volume production.

The role requires 5+ years in technical program management, DOE/SPC data proficiency, and strong communication skills to inform executives and cross-functional teams. Some travel will be required.