Program Manager 3

Onto

$96K — $145K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MS/BS in Engineering or equivalent experience with 3-5 years in the field, or 8+ years of related experience.
  • Capital equipment experience required; semiconductor industry experience preferred.
  • Strong communication, organization, and planning skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and maintain composure under pressure.
  • Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail.
  • Self-motivated and proactive in approach to responsibilities.
  • Exceptional oral and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Familiarity with project management tools.

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end program execution from initiation to delivery, overseeing all aspects including scope and scheduling.
  • Develop and maintain detailed program plans, milestones, and deliverables.
  • Track program progress and proactively resolve issues affecting cost, schedule, or quality.
  • Coordinate activities across various departments including Product Management and Manufacturing.
  • Facilitate regular program reviews and updates for executives.
  • Act as a key interface for program status with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Identify program risks and develop mitigation plans while managing scope changes.

Benefits

  • Annual bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance.
  • Potential long-term incentives tied to success.
Full Job Description
Job Summary & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Program Planning & Execution
  • Own end-end program execution from initiation through delivery, including scope definition, scheduling, risk management, and reporting
  • Develop and maintain detailed program plans, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables
  • Track progress against commitments and proactively resolve issues impacting cost, schedule, or quality

Cross Functional Leadership
  • Coordinate activities across Product Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Sales, Finance, and Customer Support
  • Facilitate regular program reviews, PLC / gate meetings, and executive updates
  • Drive alignment across stakeholders and ensure timely decision making

Stakeholder Management
  • Act as a key interface for internal and external stakeholders on program status, risks, and deliverables
  • Support customer requirements, reviews, demos, and special/custom requests as part of program execution
  • Translate customer and business requirements into executable plans

Risk, Issue & Change Management
  • Identify program risks and develop mitigation plans
  • Manage scope changes through formal change control processes
  • Ensure corrective actions are implemented and tracked to closure

Process & Continuous Improvement
  • Apply program management best practices, tools, and methodologies
  • Drive continuous improvement in execution processes, communication, and reporting
  • Ensure lessons learned are captured and applied to future programs


Qualifications
  • MS / BS in Engineering plus 3-5 years of relevant experience or a combination of equivalent knowledge and 8+ years of related experience
  • Experience in the semiconductor industry preferred. Capital equipment experience is required.
  • Excellent communication, organization and planning skills to complete tasks in a timely manner
  • Must be able to multi-task and work well under pressure
  • Strong sense of urgency, organization, accountability and attention to detail
  • Self-motivated and self-starting disposition are necessary to be successful in this position
  • Exceptional oral and interpersonal communication skills
  • Experience with project management tools.


Compensation & Growth
• Base Salary Range:
$96,800.00 - $145,200.00, offered in good faith and based on experience, location, and qualifications.

  • Additional Rewards: Annual bonus opportunities and potential long-term incentives tied to both company and individual success.

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