Manager, Technical Project Management

Comet•San Jose, CA

2d•$180,000 - $195,000

About The Position

Comet’s Plasma Control Technologies division is seeking a Manager, Technical Project Management for its San Jose site. The role leads a technical project management team overseeing complex, multidisciplinary engineering projects from concept through high-volume production. The manager improves processes to accelerate time-to-market and improve quality, develops team members, and manages project schedules, budgets, and resources. The position also coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, product engineering, and new product introduction (NPI) cross-functional teams. Comet develops and produces high-tech components and systems based on X-ray and radio-frequency technology. Its Plasma Control Technologies division manufactures components used to precisely control plasma processes, including in the production of memory chips and touch screens. The target salary range is approximately $180,000 to $195,000 annually. The role is not eligible for work-authorization sponsorship. Candidates may be required to provide documentation for U.S. export-control compliance. Comet considers direct applications only; submissions from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a technology field, or equivalent.
At least 10 years of technical project management experience.
At least 3 years in a management or team-lead role leading complex hardware technology projects from inception to high-volume production.
Proficiency in MS Project and Microsoft Office tools.

Nice To Haves

Hardware and software/firmware product development experience is preferred.
Mastery of the Atlassian platform, including Jira and Confluence, is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead a highly experienced technical project management team.
Evaluate, improve, and develop processes to accelerate time-to-market and improve quality.
Mentor team members and set knowledge and career development goals and plans.
Develop and manage development project schedules, budgets, and resources.
Communicate project status to internal and external stakeholders.
Work with internal partners on product development schedules, dependencies, and budgets.
Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and facilitate conflict resolution.
Interface between customers, product engineering, and NPI cross-functional teams.
Synthesize large amounts of data into a clear story and communicate it to stakeholders across all levels.