Semtech
Senior Technical Program Manager
USA - Alhambra, CA · Senior
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About the role
- This role sits at the center of product development, manufacturing ramp, and customer delivery, ensuring that programs progress with clear ownership, alignment, and on-time execution.
- It establishes structured program plans, defines milestones, and ensures alignment across R&D, Fab Operations, Reliability Engineering, and Product Line Management.
- Establish execution cadence including program reviews and reporting
Responsibilities
- This role leads end-to-end execution of product and customer programs from development through production ramp.
- Lead NPD, NPI, and customer programs with clear timelines, milestones, and deliverables
- Drive cross-functional coordination across R&D, Ops, Reliability Engineering, and PLM
- Maintain visibility into program status, risks, and dependencies
- Identify risks early and drive mitigation with accountable owners
- Bring structure to complex, ambiguous situations and drive accountability
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field required
- 10+ years in program management, engineering, or operations in semiconductor/photonics/advanced manufacturing with preference for experiences with InP lasers and other related devices.
- Proven track record managing cross-functional programs from development to production
- Strong understanding of NPD, NPI, and manufacturing processes
- Experience with program tools (Project, Smartsheet, etc)
- all applicable EHS training and certifications required prior to independent floor access.
Nice to have
- Advanced degree (MS or PhD) preferred
- ERP exposure (SAP, Oracle) preferred
Compensation
- A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $137,000 - $195,000.
Company info
- Occasional travel to parent company headquarters, customer sites, supplier facilities, and industry conferences.
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