Technical Program Manager I

Spectraforce Technologies; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies is seeking a Technical Program Manager I to drive execution for uLED backplane silicon programs from development through high-volume manufacturing. You will coordinate internal silicon teams with cross-functional partners and manage external foundry/vendor interfaces, turning milestones into actionable tasks.

The role emphasizes strong communication, risk management, and the ability to navigate ambiguity in fast-paced hardware initiatives across multiple time zones; you

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of TPM or equivalent project management experience in hardware or silicon development.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Experience coordinating across silicon, hardware, test, and packaging teams.
• Hands-on experience managing external vendors or foundries.
• Exposure to hardware development lifecycle phases and mass production.
• Proven ability to operate in ambiguous, fast-paced environments with tight timelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal cross-functional coordination across uLED, test, packaging, and sourcing teams.
• Interface with external foundry and silicon vendor partners to align schedules.
• Drive vendors to meet technical requirements and maintain integrated program milestones.
• Maintain tracking mechanisms for internal and external workstreams and deliver milestone readouts.
• Develop and monitor risk registers with mitigation plans and owner assignments.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Vendor management

Program tracking

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Smartsheet

Jira

Job description

Title: Technical Program Manager I

Location: Onsite (5 days/week) - Redmond, WA OR Sunnyvale, CA

Duration: 12 Months

Position Summary

We are seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to drive program execution and manage stakeholders and dependencies for uLED backplane silicon programs, from early development through high-volume manufacturing.

In this role, you will operate across two primary axes:

1. Internal Alignment: Bridging internal display silicon teams with cross-functional partners (uLED, test, packaging, sourcing).

2. External Vendor Management: Interface between internal engineering and external foundry/silicon vendor partners.

You will translate high-level vendor milestones into task-level schedules, track cross-functional dependencies, facilitate 2-way and 3-way communications, and ensure decisions are effectively cascaded to all dependent teams. The ideal candidate brings strong cross-functional execution, top-tier communication skills, and the discipline to translate ambiguity into clear, actionable, and well-tracked deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Internal Cross-Functional Coordination:

  • Lead recurring meetings and program reviews connecting uLED, test, packaging, and sourcing teams.

  • Track critical decisions, surface dependencies/risks, and resolve operational gaps prior to escalation.

• External Vendor Interface Management:

  • Facilitate recurring reviews, joint working sessions, and face-to-face meetings with external foundry and silicon vendor partners.

  • Drive vendors to meet technical requirements and maintain integrated program schedules that align vendor commitments with internal milestones.

  • Identify schedule and technical misalignments early.

• Program Tracking & Reporting:

  • Maintain authoritative tracking mechanisms for internal and external workstream status.

  • Deliver clear milestone readouts and actionable decision items for leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Risk Management:

  • Maintain a comprehensive risk register covering technical execution, vendor delivery, IP/confidentiality, and schedule risks.

  • Drive targeted mitigation plans with designated owners and target resolution dates.

  • Synthesize risk summaries for executive briefings.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience as a Technical Program Manager (or equivalent project management experience) within a hardware or silicon development environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent practical experience).

• Demonstrated experience coordinating execution across multiple engineering disciplines (silicon, hardware, test, packaging) and converting high-level goals into actionable task schedules.

• Hands‑on experience managing external vendors, contract manufacturers, or semiconductor foundries.

• Direct exposure to hardware development lifecycle phases (e.g., prototype validation, qualification, mass production).

• Proven track record of operating effectively in ambiguous, fast‑paced environments with evolving requirements and tight timelines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting program status and risk assessments to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting semiconductor programs across foundry, OSAT, or silicon vendor interfaces.

• Familiarity with display silicon, uLED, or related electro‑optical technologies.

• Proven experience managing programs involving multiple concurrent external vendors across international time zones.

• Proficiency with program tracking and milestone reporting tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Jira) tailored for complex hardware initiatives.

• Experience supporting consumer device programs from prototype validation through mass production.

• Skill in translating technical engineering status into strategic briefings for sourcing and procurement leadership.