Lightmatter
Senior Technical Program Manager
Lightmatter, Mountain View, California, us, 94039
Lightmatter builds chips that enable extreme-scale artificial intelligence computing clusters. If you're a collaborative engineer or scientist with a passion for innovation, solving challenging technical problems, and doing impactful work like building the world's first optical computers, consider joining the team at Lightmatter!We are hiring a Senior Technical Program Manager to help coordinate the engineering effort behind Lightmatter’s AI and Chiplet Interconnect products. You will lead program management for Lightmatter’s silicon hardware engineering team from design through production, collaborating with engineering teams across the company to plan and drive the team's objectives. This role will span silicon development, packaging, assembly, and test phases.In this role, you will collaborate constantly with engineering teams across the company to plan and drive objectives for the group. You will gather requirements, drive quality initiatives, manage technical risks, and plan for all phases of the silicon design process. In addition, you’ll partner with executives and engineering leadership to develop and manage milestones and schedules for the many moving parts that need to come together.Responsibilities
Organize and expertly drive planning, scheduling, and day-to-day execution to support Lightmatter’s silicon, package and systems developmentCollaborate with leads and engineering teams in effectively estimating and prioritizing tasks in order to maintain excellent quality on a realistic delivery scheduleDevelop and lead project plans (scope, schedule, and budget) to ensure alignment with key partners and business needsManage project schedules and quality, identify possible issues and risks, and clearly communicate them to project stakeholdersFacilitate recurring project meetings and operational checkpoint activities throughout the life cycle of projectsSet clear and targeted communication to management of project information, including project plan, key dates, and project statusProvide the required hands-on project management, cross-functional coordination, and internal and external team communications to deliver outstanding program outcomesTake responsibility for release schedules and milestones in a fast-paced environmentOpportunities to engage with vendors and customers in external programMinimum Qualifications
8+ years of experience in semiconductor technologies and participation in multiple tapeoutsBachelor’s degree in a technical fieldExperience with silicon design, package, and system semiconductor technologiesHands-on experience in hardware program/project managementExperience influencing decisions and leading teams in a matrix environmentAttention to detail and strong ability to multitask in an ever-changing fast-paced environmentProven ability to identify and implement process improvements, characterized by a high level of responsiveness and passion for enhancing operational efficiencyExpert user of program management tools such as MS-Project, Asana, Smartsheet, or similarExcellent communications and technical presentation skillsStrong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate with multiple functional teams across a variety of fieldsPreferred Qualifications
Knowledge of photonic structures, optical communication, and laser solutionsExperience setting up project management initiatives from scratch in either a startup or a new business unit environmentBenefits
Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)Group Retirement Savings Plan MatchingLife Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)Paid Family LeaveShort Term & Long Term DisabilityTraining & DevelopmentFlexible, hybrid workplace modelStock Option PlanWe offer competitive compensation. The base salary range for this role, including all US locations, is $160,000 - $200,000. Your base salary will be determined based on location, experience, educational background, and market data.Lightmatter recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
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Organize and expertly drive planning, scheduling, and day-to-day execution to support Lightmatter’s silicon, package and systems developmentCollaborate with leads and engineering teams in effectively estimating and prioritizing tasks in order to maintain excellent quality on a realistic delivery scheduleDevelop and lead project plans (scope, schedule, and budget) to ensure alignment with key partners and business needsManage project schedules and quality, identify possible issues and risks, and clearly communicate them to project stakeholdersFacilitate recurring project meetings and operational checkpoint activities throughout the life cycle of projectsSet clear and targeted communication to management of project information, including project plan, key dates, and project statusProvide the required hands-on project management, cross-functional coordination, and internal and external team communications to deliver outstanding program outcomesTake responsibility for release schedules and milestones in a fast-paced environmentOpportunities to engage with vendors and customers in external programMinimum Qualifications
8+ years of experience in semiconductor technologies and participation in multiple tapeoutsBachelor’s degree in a technical fieldExperience with silicon design, package, and system semiconductor technologiesHands-on experience in hardware program/project managementExperience influencing decisions and leading teams in a matrix environmentAttention to detail and strong ability to multitask in an ever-changing fast-paced environmentProven ability to identify and implement process improvements, characterized by a high level of responsiveness and passion for enhancing operational efficiencyExpert user of program management tools such as MS-Project, Asana, Smartsheet, or similarExcellent communications and technical presentation skillsStrong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate with multiple functional teams across a variety of fieldsPreferred Qualifications
Knowledge of photonic structures, optical communication, and laser solutionsExperience setting up project management initiatives from scratch in either a startup or a new business unit environmentBenefits
Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)Group Retirement Savings Plan MatchingLife Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)Paid Family LeaveShort Term & Long Term DisabilityTraining & DevelopmentFlexible, hybrid workplace modelStock Option PlanWe offer competitive compensation. The base salary range for this role, including all US locations, is $160,000 - $200,000. Your base salary will be determined based on location, experience, educational background, and market data.Lightmatter recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
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