Program Manager

HyperLight • Cambridge, MA

5h • $120,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

HyperLight is a company founded in 2018, backed by leading venture capital, and is at the forefront of commercializing thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) integrated photonics. This technology enables high-performance, scalable optical components for various applications including AI/datacom infrastructure, hyperscale computing, quantum computing, and sensing. The company's core offering is the TFLN Chiplet™ platform, a modular, integrated architecture designed for scalability, manufacturability, and seamless system integration, offering a combination of performance and industrial readiness. HyperLight partners with customers and suppliers from conceptualization through mass production to ensure rapid deployment of TFLN photonic technology. The company prides itself on a world-class team covering engineering, business, and operations, valuing integrity, innovation, collaboration, and pragmatic solutions. They foster a diverse team that thrives on challenges, united by a commitment to excellence, curiosity, humility, and care for one another. HyperLight is expanding its team and seeking a Program Manager to drive projects for its industry-leading customers. This role involves project planning, resource management, performance tracking, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to produce and deliver cutting-edge chips at scale for mission-critical customers and partners. The Program Manager will be crucial in achieving HyperLight's ambitious goals and accelerating its growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
• Technical familiarity with photonic integrated circuits, semiconductor processing, volume production, and telecom and datacom products
• 5+ years of experience in program management in the semiconductor, electro-optical components and fiber-optic transceiver hardware development industry, with a successful track record of managing engineering projects
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects effectively
• Experience with project management tools and methodology, including the generation of executive dashboards for stakeholder updates and to monitor the health of complex projects
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to engage and motivate cross-functional teams
• Strong communication skills, capable of presenting complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining flexibility in response to changing priorities

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Establish project plans and oversee product deliverables, customer engagements, product qualification efforts, contract manufacturing and global supply chain activities and deliverables
• Collaborate closely with Product, Sales, Operations, and Engineering leaders on planning, resource allocation, and timeline management to meet product and customer milestones and ensure effective execution against project plans and expectations
• Be a a force multiplier by participating in technical and operational discussions with multiple stakeholders and organically collect necessary details to update status, dependencies and efficiently drive timelines with minimal overhead for functional teams
• Own and improve communication and documentation among cross-functional teams including design, manufacturing, and testing to ensure seamless handoffs
• Monitor and report on project performance metrics and adjust plans as necessary to ensure timely delivery
• Inform stakeholders regularly on project progress, gathering and incorporating key feedback into project plans, and ensuring continuous alignment

Benefits

• Competitive market-based compensation (Salary range $120,000 - $180,000 per year)
• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, vision, and dental plans for individuals and families
• 401(k) retirement plans with employee matching
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Commuter benefits and subsidies
• Professional growth and mentorship opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees