Principal, Program Manager- Business Operations
About The Position
Entegris is seeking a Principal Program Manager- Business Operations based in Aurora, Illinois, or Hillsboro, Oregon. The role leads large-scale strategic initiatives and 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. It also supports the development of Business Unit operating mechanisms, performance visibility, and governance processes to enable effective execution and leadership decision-making. The position serves as the primary integrator across functions, aligning business objectives, technical execution, customer requirements, and operational readiness. It requires influencing senior leaders, driving decisions in ambiguous environments, and executing high-impact initiatives that support long-term business growth.
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 that require 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 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 key 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.
Benefits
- Annual bonus eligibility.
- Progressive paid time off policy.
- 401(k) plan with employer match and no delayed vesting.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Education assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
