Senior Technical Program Manager, Organizational Strategy & Business Operations

Keysight Technologies; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 261,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

401(k) Plan

Flexible Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Keysight Technologies is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to partner with HFTC Operations leadership in building the organization and shaping its operating rhythm and priorities. The role demands an experienced organizational development leader who can anticipate needs, implement mechanisms, and drive change with minimal direction.

The ideal candidate merges deep OD expertise with engineering/manufacturing experience and strong business judgment, capable of acting as a strategic

Qualifications

• Significant organizational development experience, with success building leadership teams and improving effectiveness.
• 10–15+ years of engineering, manufacturing, semiconductor operations, or other complex technical environments.
• 5+ years in technology strategy, business development, product strategy, or similar work linking tech with organizational priorities.
• 5–10+ years in a high-level strategic Technical Program Manager role leading cross-functional programs.
• Demonstrated ability to be a strategic partner to senior leadership and translate needs into action.
• Proven ability to anticipate needs, work independently in ambiguity, and create structure without direction.
• Strong understanding of organizational design, change management, and leadership development.
• Strong strategic thinking, business judgment, and bias for action.
• Financial acumen to translate budget and resource decisions into business outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for executive audiences.
• High EQ and ability to influence across functions and levels.
• Ownership and discretion to move between strategic thinking and execution.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HFTC Operations leadership to develop and mature the organization, leadership team, and operating model.
• Anticipate organizational and leadership needs, identify gaps, and drive actions without waiting for direction.
• Lead organizational development initiatives including team effectiveness, capability, leadership practices, change management, and integration.
• Drive the leadership team operating rhythm, including staff meetings, planning cycles, objectives, business reviews, decisions, and follow-through.
• Ensure staff and organizational forums are well prepared with clear expectations and outcomes.
• Integrate organizational, operational, technical, and business inputs into executive presentations and updates.
• Collaborate on business and organizational planning including headcount, workforce planning, and resource allocation.
• Drive departmental execution to budget with finance and leadership; manage risks and align with commitments.
• Plan and drive leadership engagements such as face-to-face meetings and team development activities.
• Own complex organizational issues, identify necessary actions, engage stakeholders, and push for resolution.

Skills

Organizational development

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Education

BS/MS/PhD in engineering or related

Tools

Budgeting

Job description

Overview

Keysight is a mission-critical design enablement partner for organizations solving the world’s most complex engineering challenges. With deep engineering expertise and leading design, emulation, and test solutions, our ~16,800 employees help customers in over 100 countries accelerate innovation across communications, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace and defense, semiconductor, and artificial intelligence markets. Learn more about what we do

At Keysight, people come together to explore new ideas, challenge what's possible, and advance the technologies defining the future. Here, you'll find opportunities to do your best work, take your career further, and thrive in an award-winning culture. Learn more about our benefits.

Responsibilities

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager to partner with HFTC Operations leadership in developing the organization and driving its operating rhythm and business priorities.

This role requires a strong organizational development leader who can anticipate what the organization and leadership team need, create the mechanisms to address it, and drive the work forward without waiting for direction. The individual will help strengthen the leadership team, develop organizational capabilities and operating practices, and ensure the organization stays ahead of its people, planning, and execution needs.

The ideal candidate combines deep organizational development expertise with relevant engineering and manufacturing experience, strong business judgment, and the ability to operate independently in ambiguity. Success requires someone senior enough to serve as a strategic thought partner to leadership while also taking ownership of the work required to turn ideas into sustained organizational change.

• Partner with HFTC Operations leadership to develop and mature the organization, leadership team, and operating model
• Anticipate organizational and leadership needs, identify gaps and opportunities, and proactively drive actions without waiting for direction
• Lead organizational development initiatives including team effectiveness, organizational capability, leadership practices, change management, and integration
• Drive the leadership team operating rhythm, including staff meetings, planning cycles, objectives, business reviews, decisions, and follow-through
• Ensure staff and organizational forums are well prepared, with clear expectations, effective discussions, and appropriate follow-through
• Integrate organizational, operational, technical, and business inputs into executive-level presentations, communications, recommendations, and leadership updates
• Partner with leadership on business and organizational planning, including headcount, workforce planning, resource allocation, and organizational priorities
• Drive departmental execution to budget, working with Finance and leadership to identify risks, manage tradeoffs, and maintain alignment with financial commitments.
• Plan and drive leadership and organizational engagements, including face-to-face meetings, planning sessions, and team development activities
• Take ownership of complex or ambiguous organizational issues, determine what needs to happen, engage the right stakeholders, and drive them to resolution

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in engineering, business, organizational development, organizational psychology, or a related discipline
• Significant organizational development experience, with demonstrated success developing leadership teams and improving organizational effectiveness
• 10-15+ years of Overall relevant experience in engineering, manufacturing, semiconductor operations, or another complex technical environment
• 5+ years of proven experience in technology strategy, business development, product strategy, or similar work connecting technology with broader organizational and customer priorities.
• 5-10+ years in a high level strategic Technical Program Manager role leading complex, cross-functional technical programs.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership and translate organizational needs into action
• Proven ability to anticipate needs, operate independently in ambiguity, and create structure without waiting for direction
• Strong understanding of organizational design, change management, team effectiveness, and leadership development
• Strong strategic thinking, business judgment, and bias for action
• Financial acumen and ability to translate budget, resource, and financial considerations into sound business decisions.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex inputs for executive audiences
• High EQ, strong interpersonal judgment, and demonstrated ability to influence across functions and levels
• Strong ownership and discretion, with the ability to move fluidly between strategic thinking and detailed execution

Candidates must be local or willing to relocate to Santa Rosa, CA

This position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these laws and regulations, U.S. persons (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) working for Keysight can access export-controlled items without authorization from the U.S. government. For any individual who is not a U.S. person, Keysight may need authorization from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency before the individual can access export-controlled items. Employment in this position for non-U.S. persons is contingent on Keysight’s ability to obtain any required government authorizations.

Careers Privacy Statement

Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

The level of role and salary will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

California Pay Range: MIN $156,740- MIDPT $208,980- MAX $261,230

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region.

This role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program

US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

• - Medical, dental and vision
• - Health Savings Account
• - Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• - Life, Accident, Disability insurance
• - Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
• - 401(k) Plan
• - Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
• - Paid Family Leave
• - Discounts, Perks
• - Tuition Reimbursement
• - Adoption Assistance
• - ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)

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