Technical Project Manager

We are looking for Technical Project Manager for our client in Santa Clara, CA.

Job Title: Technical Project Manager

Job Location: Santa Clara, CA

Job Type: Contract

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $60.00hr - $65.00hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• 12+ years of Project/Program Management experience.
• 8+ years managing AI/ML, Data Science, Advanced Analytics, or Generative AI programs.
• Strong understanding of Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Generative AI / LLMs, RAG Architecture, Agentic AI, MLOps / LLMOps, and Data Engineering & Analytics.
• Experience with Azure AI, AWS AI, Databricks, Snowflake, Python, and SQL.
• Familiarity with AI governance, model evaluation, security, and compliance.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Experience managing globally distributed teams.
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes, yield optimization, and process control.
• Experience with equipment analytics and predictive maintenance.
• Familiarity with Fab automation and smart manufacturing.
• Experience with anomaly detection and equipment failure prediction.
• Knowledge of Process Diagnostics & Control (PDC) tools.
• Experience with Digital Twin and Computer Vision solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead large-scale AI/ML and Generative AI programs from ideation through deployment.
• Manage cross-functional teams including Data Scientists, ML Engineers, Data Engineers, Architects, and Product Owners.
• Drive requirements gathering, roadmap definition, planning, budgeting, and stakeholder management.
• Coordinate AI model development, MLOps deployment, validation, governance, and production rollout.
• Partner with business teams to identify and prioritize AI use cases.
• Manage Agile/Scrum delivery, sprint planning, risk management, and executive reporting.
• Drive AI adoption, change management, and business value realization.
• Present program updates to senior leadership and customer executives.
• Manage vendor and offshore delivery teams.

Nice to Have:

• Experience working directly with semiconductor business units.
• Semiconductor Data Analytics and Manufacturing Intelligence programs.
• Enterprise AI platform implementations including Microsoft Copilot, Agentic AI, and AI Assistants.
• Knowledge of SAP, MES, PLM, and semiconductor engineering systems.

Skills:

• AI/ML.
• Data Science.
• Advanced Analytics.
• Generative AI.
• Azure AI.
• AWS AI.
• Databricks.
• Snowflake.
• Python.
• SQL.
• Enterprise AI platform implementations.
• Data Engineering.
• Project Management.

Qualification And Education:

• PMP / PgMP certification preferred.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) preferred.
• SAFe Agilist certification preferred.
• Microsoft Azure AI Engineer certification preferred.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities