Senior Program Manager - R&D Integration

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end integration and execution of complex R&D programs aligned with the company’s global technology and product roadmap.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and business teams to deliver strategic, multi-disciplinary initiatives.
• Scale R&D initiatives from localized or site-specific efforts into globally coordinated programs supporting technology advancement and operational alignment.
• Serve as the primary integration lead for high-priority, company-critical R&D programs involving multiple technologies, applications, and process nodes.
• Establish program structures, priorities, timelines, and communication cadences to ensure alignment, accountability, and execution across globally distributed teams.
• Partner closely with technical leadership to align innovation priorities with long-term business and technology objectives.
• Apply deep systems-level technical expertise to integrate complex engineering efforts across multiple functional disciplines.
• Actively contribute to hands-on engineering and R&D activities to accelerate technical problem solving, integration efforts, and project execution.
• Identify technical risks, dependencies, and integration challenges while driving solutions in fast-paced, high-complexity environments.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance across multiple engineering domains, technologies, and product platforms.
• Support the transition of emerging technologies and R&D developments into scalable manufacturing and operational environments.
• Influence and align global stakeholders across functions, regions, and technical disciplines without direct authority.
• Drive communication, transparency, and decision-making across geographically dispersed teams and leadership groups.
• Mentor engineers and technical leaders while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Support strategic planning and roadmap discussions by providing technical insights, integration expertise, and execution guidance.

Qualifications

• Strong background in systems integration, process integration, or multi-disciplinary engineering with deep technical expertise and systems-level thinking.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence complex global programs across cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and organizational alignment capabilities in highly technical environments.
• Ability to balance strategic program leadership with hands-on technical execution and problem solving.
• Strong analytical, technical, and decision-making skills within complex and ambiguous environments.
• Experience operating within fast-paced R&D, engineering, or advanced technology organizations.
• Ability to navigate and influence across cultures, functions, and organizational structures.
• Experience 8+ years of experience in R&D, engineering, technology development, or technical program leadership roles.
• Proven track record leading complex, cross-functional programs within global organizations.
• Experience scaling R&D initiatives from local execution to globally coordinated programs preferred.
• Prior experience in technical leadership roles such as: Principal Engineer, Technical Program Manager, Engineering Integration Lead.
• Experience within semiconductor, photonics, advanced manufacturing, or related high-technology industries strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with multiple technology nodes, platforms, or product lines preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline required.
• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering or related technical field preferred.