Brooks Automation, Inc.

Program Manager (Vacuum Automation)

Brooks Automation, Inc.$132K — $179K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field with a minimum of 6 years of program management or related experience.
  • Proven experience leading cross-functional teams for hardware product solutions.
  • Knowledge of NPI processes, phase gate governance, and production readiness.
  • Proficiency with program management tools like Microsoft Project and Smartsheet.
  • Experience in customer-facing programs or product lifecycle management.
  • Ability to manage schedules, risk registers, and executive reviews.
  • PMP Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead NPI programs through the entire product development lifecycle.
  • Develop and communicate integrated program schedules and milestones.
  • Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering on executable plans.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams for timely deliverables.
  • Manage and document program risks, including schedule and cost.
  • Drive escalation and mitigation planning for at-risk programs.
  • Facilitate program meetings and executive status updates.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Company paid holidays and Flexible Vacation policy
Full Job Description
Program Manager (Vacuum Automation)

Job Description

At Brooks Automation, we provide best-in-class automation solutions for the semiconductor industry. We are an innovative company with a customer reputation for delivering high performing solutions.  Our team members are a diverse group of driven individuals that are continually advancing our industries through teamwork and innovation. 


Are you looking for a place where you can be part of a transformation?  Our organization is seeking highly motivated Program Managers to join our rapidly transforming team. We are seeking to hire individuals who want to expand their Program Management skill sets with an eye on personal career progression.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

  • Lead assigned NPI programs through the full product development lifecycle, including program initiation, phase gate readiness, design release, alpha and beta builds, production readiness, customer shipment, and closure.
  • Develop, maintain, and communicate integrated program schedules, milestones, dependencies, resource needs, risks, and recovery plans.
  • Partner with Product Management and Engineering to translate business objectives, customer requirements, and technical scope into executable program plans.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure deliverables are completed on time and meet defined exit criteria for each program phase.
  • Identify, document, and manage program risks related to schedule, resources, product cost, scope, quality, customer satisfaction, and return on investment.
  • Drive mitigation planning and escalation when program commitments are at risk, ensuring issues are visible, owned, and actively managed.
  • Manage scope changes through formal change control processes and ensure impacts to schedule, cost, resources, and customer commitments are clearly understood.
  • Facilitate regular program team meetings, stakeholder reviews, phase gate reviews, and executive status updates focused on priorities, blockers, decisions, and recovery actions.
  • This role typically operates in a fast-paced, cross-functional technical environment and may require periodic travel to company sites, customer locations, supplier locations, or manufacturing facilities to support program execution, issue resolution, production readiness, and customer commitments.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with a minimum of 6 years of experience in program management, engineering, product management or another related field.
  • Proven experience leading cross-functional teams to execute successful hardware product solution programs.
  • Experience or strong working knowledge of NPI (New Product Introduction) processes, phase gate governance, design release, prototype and production builds, verification readiness, and production ramp requirements.
  • Proficiency with program management and productivity tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and related reporting or dashboard tools.
  • Experience with customer-facing programs, customized product development, product life cycle management, or production transfer activities.
  • Experience managing schedules, resource plans, risk registers, action trackers, change requests, and executive-level program reviews.
  • PMP Certification is a plus.

Compensation

Base Salary Range: $132,456.81 USD to $179,206.28 USD

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits

At Brooks, we offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability Insurance

  • 401(k) Plan

  • Exempt employees are provided company paid holidays and Flexible Vacation to enjoy personal time off and incidental sickness.

Have a question about our benefits and compensation package? Your recruiter can share more with you during the hiring process.

Work Location & Flexibility
At Brooks, we aim to foster a collaborative and engaging environment while offering flexibility where possible. Work arrangements may include a mix of in-office and remote work, depending on the nature of the role and business needs. Specific expectations will be shared during the interview process.

About Brooks Automation, Inc.

Azenta was founded in 1978 and is based in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. The company is a provider of automation, vacuum and instrumentation equipment for multiple markets, including semiconductor manufacturing, technology device manufacturing, and life sciences.
Learn more about Brooks Automation, Inc.
Size
3,200 employees
Market Cap
$8.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$77.8 million
5 Year Trend
-6.8%
Revenue
$936.2 million
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