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Technical Program Manager (Semiconductor/Hardware/Electronics/Electrical)

Tellus SolutionsSanta Rosa, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 9 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Technical Program Manager role offers a fantastic opportunity to drive critical hardware initiatives and shape organizational effectiveness within a reputable company. You'll thrive here if you possess strong cross-functional leadership skills and a passion for operational excellence, making a significant impact on strategic projects. Apply now to leverage your expertise and grow your career in a dynamic environment.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Santa Rosa, CA, United States
Posted
7 hours ago

Job Description

Responsibilities
Technical Program Execution
  • Lead program management for critical hardware technology initiatives, managing risks and establishing frameworks to ensure effective cross-functional alignment and execution.
  • Facilitate coordination among R&D, Finance, Product Planning, Manufacturing, HR, and business organizations to drive execution of strategic initiatives and commitments.
  • Track key actions, decisions, risks, and dependencies across the Hardware organization and drive timely resolution and follow-through.
  • Establish and maintain operating cadences, reviews, and governance mechanisms that improve organizational execution and accountability.
  • Develop program plans, milestones, metrics, and executive-level reporting to provide visibility into organizational priorities and progress.
Leadership Operations and Organizational Effectiveness
  • Partner with the Hardware VP and leadership team to drive annual planning processes, operating reviews, budget management, capital expenditure planning, and workforce planning activities.
  • Serve as a central point of coordination across the Hardware leadership team, ensuring alignment, follow-through, and execution of key organizational priorities.
  • Develop and maintain organizational operating mechanisms, leadership reviews, metrics, dashboards, and governance processes that improve visibility, accountability, and execution.
  • Manage organizational communications, business updates, leadership presentations, and executive review materials for internal and executive audiences.
  • Support organizational planning activities including hiring plans, headcount management, resource allocation, organizational health metrics, and investment tracking.
  • Craft targeted communications for diverse stakeholder audiences on key business and technology initiatives.
Technology Strategy and Portfolio Planning
  • Partner with senior leadership to support prioritization of Advanced Technology Labs hardware technology investments and initiatives.
  • Provide analytical support for program, headcount, capital, and budget prioritization discussions across the Hardware organization.
  • Develop data-driven insights and business cases to support investment decisions and organizational priorities.
  • Monitor industry and technology trends, competitive offerings, and market opportunities relevant to the hardware technology portfolio.
  • Support evaluation of external partnerships, licensing opportunities, and corporate development activities that complement client's roadmap and strategic objectives.
Qualifications
  • BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.
  • Experience developing semiconductor, IC/ASIC, packaging, interconnect, photonics, or related hardware technologies.
  • 7+ years of experience within technology organizations, with experience in technical program management, R&D operations, business operations, engineering management, or similar roles.
  • Strong technical foundation and ability to work effectively with engineers, researchers, and technical leaders.
  • Proven ability to drive alignment, coordinate across functions, and deliver results in complex organizational environments.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and ambiguity.
  • Experience supporting planning activities, including budgets, capital investments, headcount management, resource allocation, and operational reviews.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, leadership, and executive stakeholders.
  • Self-starter with strong execution skills, sound judgment, and a demonstrated track record of turning ideas into results.
Success Profile
Success in this role requires strong technical credibility, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a bias for action. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguous environments, builds effective partnerships across the organization, and helps ensure key priorities are aligned, executed, and delivered.

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