FAST Labs - Microelectronics Program Manager I

About the role

FAST Labs™ is a world-class research and microelectronics production organization. Our vision, ‘we secure the future through fearless innovation’, fuels our curiosity and propels our teams to take on ‘never been done before’ challenges. In the advanced electronics domain of FAST Labs™, we further the mission by developing and delivering some of the most advanced microelectronics technology and products that enable our customers to differentiate their offerings across commercial and warfare/defense markets. These technologies and products are based on a multitude of microelectronics fabrication technologies in silicon, SiGe, GaN, GaAs, and experimental processes.

The Microelectronics (µE) Product Line performs cutting-edge microelectronics research in its Science & Technology (S&T) area and delivers advanced microelectronic offerings in its Products & Services (P&S) area, advancing mission capabilities across commercial and warfare/defense applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead production and development execution of P&S products through the entire lifecycle, from quoting through delivery, including demand forecasting, quoting, purchase orders, and deliveries.
• Interface with customers, cross-functional teams, the foundry team, and vendors to collaborate and provide status updates.
• Support the management of programs in different stages of maturity ranging from development to full production.
• Support all aspects of program initiation, planning, execution (cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, customer engagement, etc.) and ensure program commitments are met.
• Support the development of strategic and financial plans.
• Track, lead, and directly contribute to forecasting and demand planning.
• Oversee the creation and management of budgets and schedules.
• Identify and address order- and program-related issues, prioritize tasks, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop effective solutions.
• Act as a point of contact for other program managers, operations personnel, and internal stakeholders regarding order-related matters and ensure stakeholders are engaged in addressing any deficiencies.
• Support the tracking of resources, personnel, and processes to ensure the successful execution and completion of orders and programs.
• Monitor and report on key order and program performance metrics, such as on-time delivery, budget adherence, and overall performance, and prepare regular status reports.
• Ensure that products are fully prepared for production and delivery, coordinating with engineering, operations, and quality assurance teams to verify that all requirements are met and address any identified deficiencies.
• Engage with the internal foundry team and vendors to ensure alignment on order or program requirements, including deliverables, cost structures, and timelines.
• Manage and support proposals, as required.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

This role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work and can take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite (> 50% of time) and remotely, or an on-site format. The work location is Nashua, NH.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years of work experience, a Master’s Degree with 6+ years of experience, or a PhD with 4+ years of experience.
• Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates business acumen and presence at the leadership level.
• Experience in structured problem solving with demonstrated ability to systematically determine root cause.
• Knowledge of defense contract types.
• Ability to obtain DoW Secret clearance with SAP access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoW TOP SECRET/SCI and SAP Security clearances.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) in an Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
• 3+ years’ experience as a Program Manager (PM), Program Engineering Manager (PEM), or Technical Project Manager.
• Experience as primary customer point of contact.
• Experience in a Semiconductor Foundry and the development, fabrication, and/or testing of microelectronics or electronic subsystems.
• Demonstrated experience successfully leading cross-functional teams and supervising individuals.
• Experience developing product roadmaps.
• Experience interfacing with microelectronics foundries and suppliers.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $132,962 - $226,035. This range is based on market pay structures. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• A 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program and a legal plan.
• Perks including discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.