Program Manager

Program Manager

Requirements

Qualifications

Skills

Benefits

Pay

Schedule

The selected candidate will be responsible for project planning, resource management, and performance tracking, and driving seamless cross-functional collaboration to produce and deliver our cutting edge chips at scale for mission critical customers and partners.

Establish project plans and oversee product deliverables, customer engagements, product qualification efforts, contract manufacturing and global supply chain activities and deliverables.

Collaborate closely with Product, Sales, Operations, and Engineering leaders on planning, resource allocation, and timeline management to meet product and customer milestones and ensure effective execution against project plans and expectations.

• Be a force multiplier by participating in technical and operational discussions with multiple stakeholders and organically collect necessary details to update status, dependencies and efficiently drive timelines with minimal overhead for functional teams.
• Own and improve communication and documentation among cross-functional teams including design, manufacturing, and testing to ensure seamless handoffs.
• Monitor and report on project performance metrics and adjust plans as necessary to ensure timely delivery.
• Inform stakeholders regularly on project progress, gathering and incorporating key feedback into project plans, and ensuring continuous alignment.

About the Role

We are expanding our team and seeking a Program Manager to drive projects forward for our industry-leading customers.

Responsibilities

• Establish project plans and oversee product deliverables, customer engagements, product qualification efforts, contract manufacturing and global supply chain activities and deliverables
• Collaborate closely with Product, Sales, Operations, and Engineering leaders on planning, resource allocation, and timeline management to meet product and customer milestones and ensure effective execution against project plans and expectations
• Be a force multiplier by participating in technical and operational discussions with multiple stakeholders and organically collect necessary details to update status, dependencies and efficiently drive timelines with minimal overhead for functional teams
• Own and improve communication and documentation among cross-functional teams including design, manufacturing, and testing to ensure seamless handoffs
• Monitor and report on project performance metrics and adjust plans as necessary to ensure timely delivery
• Inform stakeholders regularly on project progress, gathering and incorporating key feedback into project plans, and ensuring continuous alignment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field; advanced degree preferred
• Technical familiarity with photonic integrated circuits, semiconductor processing, volume production, and telecom and datacom products
• 5+ years of experience in program management in the semiconductor, electro-optical components and fiber-optic transceiver hardware development industry, with a successful track record of managing engineering projects
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects effectively
• Experience with project management tools and methodology, including the generation of executive dashboards for stakeholder updates and to monitor the health of complex projects
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to engage and motivate cross-functional teams
• Strong communication skills, capable of presenting complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining flexibility in response to changing priorities

Skills

• Project Management
• Communication
• Leadership
• Technical Familiarity

Benefits

• Competitive market-based compensation (Salary range $120,000 - $180,000 per year)
• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, vision, and dental plans for individuals and families
• 401(k) retirement plans with employee matching
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Commuter benefits and subsidies
• Professional growth and mentorship opportunities

Pay

This role is offered a competitive market-based compensation package, with a salary range of $120,000 - $180,000 per year.

Schedule

This role is based in-person at HyperLight's office in Cambridge, MA.