Senior Technical Program Manager

Semtech • Alhambra, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The role of Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) is to drive execution across complex, cross-functional programs within the SPP organization. This role sits at the center of product development, manufacturing ramp, and customer delivery, ensuring that programs progress with clear ownership, alignment, and on-time execution. This role leads end-to-end execution of product and customer programs from development through production ramp. It establishes structured program plans, defines milestones, and ensures alignment across R&D, Fab Operations, Reliability Engineering, and Product Line Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field required
• 10+ years in program management, engineering, or operations in semiconductor/photonics/advanced manufacturing with preference for experiences with InP lasers and other related devices.
• Proven track record managing cross-functional programs from development to production
• Strong understanding of NPD, NPI, and manufacturing processes
• Ability to influence and drive execution without direct authority
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple programs and resolve issues proactively
• Experience with program tools (Project, Smartsheet, etc)
• Strong Excel skills
• ERP exposure (SAP, Oracle) preferred

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead NPD, NPI, and customer programs with clear timelines, milestones, and deliverables
• Drive cross-functional coordination across R&D, Ops, Reliability Engineering, and PLM
• Maintain visibility into program status, risks, and dependencies
• Identify risks early and drive mitigation with accountable owners
• Establish execution cadence including program reviews and reporting
• Coordinate Tier-1 customer programs and qualification timelines
• Align program execution with manufacturing readiness and capacity ramp
• Bring structure to complex, ambiguous situations and drive accountability

Benefits

• On-call availability expected for critical process excursions, equipment outages, or cleanroom environmental events.
• Occasional travel to parent company headquarters, customer sites, supplier facilities, and industry conferences.

What This Job Offers

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