Staff Program Manager - Advanced Packaging Technology
Overview
The Staff Program Manager will manage one or more very large scale Advanced Packaging manufacturing projects, through the entire lifecycle from greenfield factory construction, to tool procurement, and all the way to production ramp. Extensive collaboration is required with all stakeholders (R&D and Factory Teams, internal Project Team members & executives, Partners, EPC Contractor and Tool Vendors worldwide) to achieve all project milestones on schedule and within budget, with proven yield and quality in production
Key Responsibilities
Technology Development and Transfer for Production
• Achieve on time Technology Qualification, through collaborate with in-house and partner R&D teams developing disruptive technologies.
• Facilitate successful Technology Transfer from R&D into High Volume Manufacturing (HVM)
Factory Construction
• Coordinate greenfield construction of a very large scale advanced packaging manufacturing facility
• Manage the EPC contractor and other local architectural, engineering, and sub- contractor firms to ensure strict timeline and safety compliance.
• Oversee compliance with local codes / requirements for land development, civil engineering, cleanroom construction, and facility hook-up.
• Report program status, budget variances, and milestone achievements directly to executive leadership.
Tool Procurement & Integration
• Work with Factory and R&D Teams on Tool selection, procurement, logistics, and installation of next generation equipment for Heterogeneous Integration from global tier-one vendors
• Coordinate complex international logistics to import highly sensitive tooling and materials
• Oversee the hook-up, facility integration, and initial hardware qualification of all manufacturing lines.
Production Ramp & Yield Optimization
• Partner with Factory & R&D teams and Tool vendors, for operational transition from tool qualification to HVM readiness
• Accelerate yield learning curves and meet target defect-density metrics in collaboration with process engineering and quality teams
• Manage manufacturing cycle time, line balancing, and factory automation deployment during the ramp phase.
• Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training pipelines to upscale the local workforce for stable production.
Financial & Local Regulatory Compliance
• Manage multi-billion-dollar CapEx and OpEx budgets and cash flows, in collaboration with Finance teams.
• Ensure compliance with local Regulatory Agency requirements
• Implement strict risk-mitigation frameworks to handle supply chain bottlenecks and labor market constraints.
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
• Education: Master's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or related STEM field. MBA preferred.
• Experience: 6+ years managing very large projects, with explicit experience in greenfield factory construction and factory ramps.
• Domain: Deep technical understanding of advanced packaging and semiconductor manufacturing technologies (Heterogeneous Integration, Substrates, Co-packaged Optics).
• Ramp Expertise: Proven track record transitioning a semiconductor facility from construction to high-volume production.
• Geography: Foundational knowledge of delivering large-scale offshore industrial projects
Skills & Certifications
• Certifications: PMP, PgMP, or equivalent senior-level project management credentials.
• Operations: Strong grasp of factory physics, statistical process control (SPC), yield management, and Lean manufacturing.
• Supply Chain: Expertise in managing global semiconductor tool and material vendors.
• Software: Advanced mastery of enterprise scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Soft Skills: Exceptional stakeholder management skills for navigating dynamically changing business and product requirements
Additional Job Description:
Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is $109,700 - $175,500
This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents, and equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity award agreements.
As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements
