Program/Project Manager 5

From smartphones to solar panels, innovative technology is needed to create the devices we use every day. Silfex’s silicon components help make that technology a reality.

Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company is the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make and operate semiconductor tools, which enable the trillion-dollar global electronics industry. Our company’s products are integral to the semiconductor equipment and optical markets. The outstanding team at Silfex makes that possible – through our people, we are advancing the world. 

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

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Job Descriptions:

Essential Function:

Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of projects and programs including but not limited to engineering projects, new equipment installation, new product introduction, facilities projects, and cost reduction. The Program Manager will lead US based cross-functional efforts to establish and operationalize a new manufacturing facility overseas. This role is pivotal to Silfex’s strategic expansion in the region and requires deep expertise in greenfield development, international coordination, and production ramp-up. This position will report to the Manager of Program Management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
 

Program Execution & Coordination

• Serve as the U.S.-based Program/Project Manager responsible for coordinating and executing all U.S.‑side activities supporting a greenfield manufacturing expansion in India.
• Execute against the overall program direction, integrated master schedule, and priorities defined by the Program Director located in India, who owns the end‑to‑end program plan and schedule.
• Act as the primary execution liaison between U.S. sending sites and the India greenfield site to ensure alignment, readiness, and timely delivery of all required inputs.
   

Cross‑Functional Leadership

• Assemble, coordinate, and lead cross‑functional core teams across engineering, supply chain, facilities, operations, quality, and support functions to deliver program objectives.
• Partner closely with functional leaders to gather requirements, sequence activities, and ensure deliverables are aligned with business priorities and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) objectives.
• Facilitate decision‑making across cost, schedule, and performance trade‑offs, escalating issues and recommendations as appropriate.
   

Integrated Planning & Scheduling

• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed integrated program schedules for U.S.‑owned deliverables, aligned to global milestones and the India site ramp plan.
• Coordinate timelines for equipment readiness, documentation, training, and process transfer to ensure smooth transitions across program phases.
• Support the migration and maintenance of program plans, schedules, milestones, and dependencies within Planview to enable enterprise visibility and governance.

Risk, Issue, and Dependency Management

• Establish and actively manage program risk registers, identifying schedule, resource, technical, and execution risks.
• Drive mitigation plans, track actions to closure, and escalate risks that threaten program milestones, quality, or readiness.
• Proactively manage interdependencies between U.S. sending sites and the India receiving site to maintain program momentum.

Greenfield Program Lifecycle Support

• Support the full lifecycle of greenfield expansion activities, including facility design input, equipment ramp‑up, pilot production, and transition to high‑volume manufacturing.
• Coordinate all U.S.‑side deliverables required for India site readiness, including:
  • Equipment shipments, installation plans, and commissioning support.
  • Process documentation, standard operating procedures, and manufacturing standards.
  • Training materials, knowledge transfer plans, and on‑site support resources.
  • Quality benchmarks, performance met