Senior TPM - Engineering Strategy & Operations Lead

MRL Consulting Group | Global Niche Technology Recruitment; California; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

MRL Consulting Group seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead Engineering Strategy and Business Operations initiatives for a global technology leader in semiconductors. You will partner with engineering, fabrication, manufacturing, and product teams to drive complex programs from concept through execution.

You will thrive in ambiguity, shape recommendations, and own delivery while expanding capabilities in business operations and executive support over time.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (Bachelor/Master/PhD) in engineering, science, or related field.
• Experience in semiconductor development, fabrication, or manufacturing environments.
• Proven track record leading complex, cross-functional initiatives without direct authority.
• Ability to create structure, work independently, and drive issues to closure.
• Strong strategic thinking and sound business judgment with bias for action.
• Background in business operations, organizational planning, and resource management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with executive-level clarity.
• High emotional intelligence and ability to influence at all levels.
• Ownership mindset and ability to balance big-picture thinking with hands-on detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic, cross-functional programs across engineering, manufacturing, R&D, product and the wider company.
• Own complex, undefined problems, set direction, align stakeholders, drive decisions and delivery with minimal oversight.
• Translate leadership priorities into clear, actionable plans and ensure completion.
• Anticipate needs and resolve issues before they require senior leadership time.
• Prepare concise executive presentations incorporating technical, operational, and financial information.
• Identify risks and dependencies early and drive resolution.
• Collaborate on headcount, budget, workforce planning, and operating reviews with leadership.
• Support and, over time, lead the leadership team’s operating rhythm and cadences.
• Coordinate engagement with executives, customers, suppliers, and partners.
• Foster strong relationships across engineering, manufacturing, R&D, product, finance and other functions.

Skills

Semiconductor experience

Cross-functional leadership

Independent work style

Strategic thinking

Business operations

Executive communication

Stakeholder influence

Ownership

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

MRL Consulting Group seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead Engineering Strategy and Business Operations initiatives for a global technology leader in semiconductors. You will partner with engineering, fabrication, manufacturing, and product teams to drive complex programs from concept through execution.

You will thrive in ambiguity, shape recommendations, and own delivery while expanding capabilities in business operations and executive support over time.