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Title: Technical Program Manager I
Location: Onsite (5 days/week) - Redmond, WA OR Sunnyvale, CA
Duration: 12 Months
Position Summary
We are seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to drive program execution and manage stakeholders and dependencies for uLED backplane silicon programs, from early development through high-volume manufacturing. In this role, you will operate across two primary axes:
Internal Alignment: Bridging internal display silicon teams with cross-functional partners (uLED, test, packaging, sourcing).
External Vendor Management: Interface between internal engineering and external foundry/silicon vendor partners.
You will translate high-level vendor milestones into task-level schedules, track cross-functional dependencies, facilitate 2-way and 3-way communications, and ensure decisions are effectively cascaded to all dependent teams. The ideal candidate brings strong cross-functional execution, top-tier communication skills, and the discipline to translate ambiguity into clear, actionable, and well-tracked deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
Internal Cross-Functional Coordination:
Lead recurring meetings and program reviews connecting uLED, test, packaging, and sourcing teams.
Track critical decisions, surface dependencies/risks, and resolve operational gaps prior to escalation.
External Vendor Interface Management:
Facilitate recurring reviews, joint working sessions, and face-to-face meetings with external foundry and silicon vendor partners.
Drive vendors to meet technical requirements and maintain integrated program schedules that align vendor commitments with internal milestones.
Identify schedule and technical misalignments early.
Program Tracking & Reporting:
Risk Management:
Maintain a comprehensive risk register covering technical execution, vendor delivery, IP/confidentiality, and schedule risks.
Drive targeted mitigation plans with designated owners and target resolution dates.
Synthesize risk summaries for executive briefings.
Minimum Qualifications
1-3 years of experience as a Technical Program Manager (or equivalent project management experience) within a hardware or silicon development environment.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
Demonstrated experience coordinating execution across multiple engineering disciplines (silicon, hardware, test, packaging) and converting high-level goals into actionable task schedules.
Hands-on experience managing external vendors, contract manufacturers, or semiconductor foundries.
Direct exposure to hardware development lifecycle phases (e.g., prototype validation, qualification, mass production).
Proven track record of operating effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments with evolving requirements and tight timelines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting program status and risk assessments to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting semiconductor programs across foundry, OSAT, or silicon vendor interfaces.
Familiarity with display silicon, uLED, or related electro-optical technologies.
Proven experience managing programs involving multiple concurrent external vendors across international time zones.
Proficiency with program tracking and milestone reporting tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Jira) tailored for complex hardware initiatives.
Experience supporting consumer device programs from prototype validation through mass production.
Skill in translating technical engineering status into strategic briefings for sourcing and procurement leadership.
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Spectraforce Technologies
Jul 28, 2026