Engineering Project Manager


San Diego
Permanent
$140,000 - $225,000 USD a year
Engineering
PR/614473_1792001997
Engineering Project Manager
About the Opportunity
Our client, a global leader in semiconductor test and automation technologies, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join its Program Management Office. This individual will provide project leadership and governance for complex semiconductor test solution programs supporting major global customers across North America, Europe, and Asia.
This is a highly visible role requiring strong cross-functional leadership, customer engagement, and the ability to drive execution across globally distributed engineering and applications teams.
What You'll Do
  • Lead complex semiconductor test solution projects for global customers.
  • Coordinate project execution across engineering, field applications, and customer teams.
  • Drive collaboration across North America, Europe, and Asia.
  • Conduct project reviews and ensure adherence to project management best practices.
  • Track deliverables, risks, dependencies, and resource needs.
  • Facilitate communication among project teams, leadership, and customers.
  • Escalate critical issues and drive resolution to closure.
  • Develop project status reports and communicate program health to senior leadership.
  • Help standardize and improve project management processes and methodologies.
What You'll Bring
  • BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics, or a related technical field.
  • 8+ years of project management experience within software and hardware product development environments.
  • Experience leading globally distributed project teams.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
  • Experience within semiconductor, test, applications engineering, or R&D organizations.
  • Experience improving or standardizing project management processes.
  • PMP certification preferred.
  • ATE (Automated Test Equipment) industry experience strongly preferred.
Why This Role
  • Join a global technology leader supporting cutting-edge semiconductor innovation.
  • Lead highly visible customer-facing programs with executive exposure.
  • Work across international teams and major semiconductor customers.
  • Opportunity to shape project management processes and best practices.
  • Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits.

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