Principal, Program Manager- Business Operations

Entegris•Aurora, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Entegris is seeking a Principal Program Manager- Business Operations to lead large-scale strategic initiatives affecting the broad market. Based in Aurora, Illinois, or Hillsboro, Oregon, this role provides cross-functional integration and execution leadership for complex programs spanning product development, customer qualification, manufacturing readiness, operational scale-up, supply chain, quality, and commercial execution. The role also supports the development of Business Unit operating mechanisms, performance visibility, and governance processes that enable effective execution and leadership decision-making. The successful candidate will serve as the primary integrator across multiple functions, aligning business objectives, technical execution, customer requirements, and operational readiness. The role requires influencing senior leaders, driving decisions in ambiguous environments, and executing high-impact initiatives that support long-term business growth. The position delivers strategic value by influencing business growth, customer satisfaction, execution excellence, and long-term organizational success. Entegris offers a total rewards package that includes annual bonus eligibility, a progressive paid time off policy, a 401(k) plan with employer match and no delayed vesting, health, dental, and vision insurance, and education assistance. The stated salary range is $148,000–$197,000 per year, with actual pay dependent on the candidate’s overall skills for the role. Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.
12+ years of experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives in a manufacturing, technology, engineering, operations, or product development environment.
Demonstrated success leading strategic initiatives requiring coordination across multiple global functions.
Experience driving commercialization, manufacturing readiness, product launches, operational scale-up, or technology implementation programs.
Strong executive presence and ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
Proven ability to influence decision-making without direct organizational authority.
Experience managing multiple priorities in highly dynamic environments.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD, or equivalent).
PMP, PgMP, or similar program management certification.
Experience supporting major product launches and customer qualification programs.
Experience within CMP, semiconductor, advanced materials, specialty chemicals, or related industries.

Responsibilities

Lead complex cross-functional initiatives from planning through implementation, aligning technical, operational, commercial, and customer requirements.
Develop integrated execution plans, establish governance, and resolve risks, dependencies, resource conflicts, and organizational barriers.
Coordinate product, customer qualification, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial readiness for broad market launches and other strategic transitions.
Determine where alternative materials or technologies should intercept product qualifications and lead execution of the approach.
Provide visibility into progress, risks, decisions, and resource needs, and drive accountability across functions without direct authority.
Apply lessons learned to improve execution of future strategic initiatives.
Partner with business leaders to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, align functions, and support timely execution of business objectives.
Develop and improve business operating mechanisms, performance metrics, and governance processes that support leadership decision-making, organizational effectiveness, and execution against business objectives.