Technical Program Manager, Global Manufacturing Capabilities

Ichor Systems, Inc.

Portland (OR)

On-site

USD 132,000 - 224,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time-off program

Paid holidays

401K with generous employer match

Life insurance

Short term disability

Job summary

Ichor Systems is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional programs that deploy and scale manufacturing capabilities across our multi-site footprint (Tualatin, Sparks, Fremont). This role covers NPI, product development, volume readiness and operational execution, with emphasis on program leadership, business case development and executive reporting.

You will align engineering, operations, supply chain and site leadership, define scope and risk strategies, ensure safety and

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical field; Master’s preferred.
5+ years of experience in technical program management within manufacturing or industrial environments.
Proven track record managing NPI and product development programs with cross-functional teams.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including system integration, test, welding, and surface treatment.
Experience with multi-site deployments and global operations.
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira) and Gantt chart development.
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

Program Leadership: Manage end-to-end technical programs for manufacturing capability deployment, including NPI and product development initiatives.
Volume Readiness: Ensure manufacturing sites are prepared to support ramp plans, including capacity modeling, equipment readiness, staffing, and process maturity.
Manufacturing Readiness: Oversee installation and integration of systems across sites.
5M&E Analysis: Conduct assessments to ensure site readiness and process stability.
Project Management: Develop and maintain Gantt charts, timelines, and resource plans to track progress.
Business Case Development: Build and present business cases to justify investments, including ROI and strategic alignment.
Operational Scope Definition: Define operational scope, process flows, and equipment requirements.
Execution Strategy: Develop scalable execution strategies for capability rollout with risk mitigation.
Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across engineering, operations, supply chain, and site leadership.
Executive Reporting: Prepare and deliver executive summaries and dashboards to senior leadership.
Compliance & Quality: Ensure deployments meet safety, regulatory, and quality standards.