Lead, Technical Program Management

Entegris • Aurora, IL

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About The Position

As a Technical Program Manager (TPM) you will lead the execution of a strategically important portfolio of New Product Introduction (NPI) programs within our Formulated Solutions (FS) business unit. Working across R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Business, and customer-facing teams, you will drive alignment, manage risk, improve execution processes, and enable successful commercialization. You will provide leadership beyond individual projects by influencing key stakeholders, guiding cross-functional decision-making, advancing project management best practices, and delivering portfolio-level outcomes that support customer success and business growth in accordance with the company’s strategic objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related degree/discipline is required; advanced degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience leading new product development, commercialization, or technical programs within semiconductor fabrication consumables or a related industry.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes related to chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) and technical fluency in CMP - related chemistry, engineering and manufacturing; a minimum of 3 years in a CMP - related role is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, business-critical NPI programs from concept through commercialization while achieving customer, quality, schedule, and business objectives.
• Advanced program and portfolio management skills, including prioritization, risk management, stakeholder alignment, conflict resolution, governance, and executive communication; PMP certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of stage-gate NPI processes with demonstrated experience leading cross-functional gate reviews, driving decisions, and ensuring commercialization readiness.
• Demonstrated ability to influence decisions and build alignment across functions, levels, and geographies without direct authority.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, business leaders, customer-facing organizations, and executive stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree preferred
• PMP certification preferred
• a minimum of 3 years in a CMP - related role is highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of strategic, business-critical NPI programs, driving prioritization, execution, KPI visibility, risk management, and successful commercialization.
• Partner with business and functional leaders to align priorities, resources, and program outcomes with FS and divisional strategy, providing portfolio-level insights and recommendations.
• Improve NPI processes, tools, and governance to increase execution speed, resource efficiency, and organizational effectiveness.
• Serve as a TPM SME by establishing best practices, coaching teams, and promoting consistent project management excellence.
• Collaborate with business and customer-facing teams to develop customer communications that balance customer requirements, product positioning, and protection of proprietary information.

Benefits

• Progressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
• Education assistance to support your learning journey

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior