Senior Program Manager

Digital Dynamics; Scotts Valley (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Dynamics in Scotts Valley, CA is seeking a Program Manager to oversee development programs from concept to production. You will coordinate deliverables across Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Application Engineering, owning program execution and communicating status to executive management.

The role requires strong listening, writing, and technical skills to drive schedules, risks, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of industry experience with technology products involving hardware and software.
• 4+ years in a program leadership role; Semiconductor Equipment Product Development a plus
• Demonstrated ability to manage technical programs and multiple initiatives

Responsibilities

• Develop overall program plan and drive execution on scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to secure commitments on schedule, cost, and resources
• Understand dependencies between technology, operations, and business needs
• Prepare and present weekly program status including progress on deliverables and risks
• Drive continuous improvement in development processes
• Lead project teams to deliver on time with required product attributes
• Resolve resource conflicts with functional managers and escalate issues as needed
• Analyze program risk and develop mitigation plans with SMEs and managers

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Technical program mgmt

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Visio

Confluence

Jira

Job description

The Program Manager will be responsible for the overall planning and execution of development programs from concept through production. They will coordinate deliverables from Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Application Engineering to schedules. The Program Manager will have ownership and accountability for program execution. This position involves regular communication with executive management on project status and product strategy. Excellent listening, writing skills, and strong technical competency are essential.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Cross-functional project lead responsible for developing overall program plan and driving execution to deliver on approved scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives
• Collaborate with team members, functional managers, and other key stakeholders to secure commitments on schedule, cost, and required resources
• Understand dependencies between technology, operations, and business needs
• Prepare and present weekly program status to management, communicating progress on deliverables, schedule, cost, risks, and key technical issues
• Be an ambassador to the development process and possess the ability to effectively drive changes that are necessary for continuous improvement action
• Lead and motivate project teams to execute deliverables on time and without sacrificing required product attributes and quality
• Work closely with functional managers to resolve resource conflicts or gaps and to facilitate issue resolution as needed
• Escalate critical program issues and project roadblocks as necessary, and in a timely manner.
• Analyze program risk and develop risk mitigation or contingency plans by working with appropriate subject matter experts and managers

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or Science. MBA or other graduate degree is a plus
• 8+ years of industry experience with technology products/solutions that involve both Hardware and Software, 4+ years in a program/project leadership role; experience in Semiconductor Equipment Product Development a plus
• Demonstrated ability to manage technical programs and drive several programs simultaneously
• Extensive understanding of project and program management principles, methods, and techniques
• Excellent judgment, seasoned analytical skills, superior oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and be effective in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate ability to consistently deliver results
• Proficient with various project tools, including MS Project and/or Smartsheet, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Confluence; Jira experience a plus

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