Technical Program Manager

TEKsystems•Kirkland, WA

1d•$50 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Technical Program Manager to drive end-to-end execution of advanced display silicon (uLED) programs, from early development through high-volume manufacturing. This role partners closely with internal engineering teams and external vendors to manage complex dependencies, align stakeholders, and deliver critical silicon programs on schedule. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong ownership, thrives in ambiguity, and has a proven ability to translate high-level milestones into structured execution plans with measurable results.

Requirements

1–3 years of Technical Program Management or equivalent project management experience in hardware or silicon development
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Proven ability to coordinate execution across multiple engineering teams and translate high-level plans into actionable schedules
Experience working with external vendors, contract manufacturers, or semiconductor foundries
Exposure to full hardware development lifecycle (prototype, validation, mass production)
Experience supporting semiconductor programs across foundry, OSAT, or vendor interfaces
Familiarity with display silicon, uLED, or related electro-optical technologies
Experience managing multi-vendor programs and working across international teams/time zones
Working knowledge of program tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet)
Ability to communicate program status, risks, and decisions effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated end-to-end program ownership with clear outcomes (timelines met, risks mitigated, milestones delivered)
Strong cross-functional leadership with measurable impact across engineering teams
Proven vendor and partner management in complex, multi-organization environments
High level of execution rigor, including structured planning, tracking, and communication

Responsibilities

Lead silicon programs across all development phases (prototype → validation → mass production), ensuring milestones are met and risks are proactively managed.
Drive alignment across silicon, hardware, test, packaging, and sourcing teams; resolve dependencies and enable timely decision-making.
Partner with external foundries, OSATs, and silicon vendors to manage schedules, deliverables, and escalations across organizations and time zones.
Build and maintain detailed program schedules, track execution, and provide regular milestone reporting to stakeholders and leadership.
Maintain a comprehensive risk register and drive mitigation plans with clear ownership and timelines.
Deliver clear, concise updates and decision briefs to engineering and sourcing leadership, ensuring alignment across all stakeholders.