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Job Description

The successful candidate will join the Integration, Operations, and Major Programs group in Albany, supporting one of Tokyo Electron's (TEL) premier global R&D facilities. This role serves as a key partner to research and engineering teams, driving operational excellence, strategic initiatives, and project execution across the organization.

The Program Manager will play a critical role in enabling successful delivery of high-priority research programs by providing expertise in project management, process improvement, risk management, and business operations. This individual will collaborate closely with technical teams and leadership to ensure projects and strategic initiatives achieve defined objectives on schedule and within organizational expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Project Management

• Support and manage assigned business operations, R&D programs, and facility planning initiatives from initiation through execution.

• Define and monitor project objectives, success criteria (Definition of Success), schedules, milestones, and deliverables.

• Partner with technical teams and stakeholders to develop project plans, identify dependencies, and proactively address execution challenges.

• Track project progress, communicate status updates, and ensure timely completion of key deliverables.

Strategic Initiative Support

• Monitor and report on strategic initiative goals and performance metrics.

• Collaborate with initiative owners to establish action plans and drive achievement of organizational objectives.

• Facilitate cross-functional alignment and promote accountability for successful outcomes.

Risk Management & Process Improvement

• Facilitate the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of risk registers aligned with business and R&D priorities.

• Partner with leadership and project teams to identify, assess, and mitigate project and operational risks.

• Drive adoption of risk management best practices and support implementation of mitigation strategies.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency, recommending and implementing sustainable solutions.

Information & Data Management

• Collaborate with the Information Security organization to strengthen confidential information management practices.

• Support initiatives related to document classification, access controls, information storage, and compliance with corporate security standards.

• Leverage data-driven insights and reporting tools to enhance visibility, decision-making, and operational performance.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with technical teams, business partners, and leadership across the organization.

• Facilitate effective communication and reporting across all organizational levels.

• Support a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.

• Demonstrated experience in project management, program management, business operations, or process improvement environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management credential.

• Experience working in R&D, technology, semiconductor, or engineering-focused organizations.

• Knowledge of advanced semiconductor technologies and development environments.

• Proven success leading cross-functional initiatives and driving organizational change.

Preferred Skills

• Strong project and program management capabilities, including planning, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.