Technical Program Manager

Overview

Job Description

Ichor Systems has an opening for a Technical Program Manager based in Tualatin, Oregon.

The Technical Program Manager leads cross-functional manufacturing capability deployment programs, partnering with engineering, operations, supply chain, and other stakeholders to define project scope, coordinate technical activities, manage risks, and track execution. The role supports NPI and product development programs and provides clear updates to leadership on milestones, dependencies, and program performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Leadership: Manage technical programs supporting manufacturing capability deployment, including NPI and product development initiatives.
• Project Management: Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, milestones, resource plans, and dependencies; monitor progress and drive timely issue resolution.
• Operational Scope Definition: Partner with stakeholders to clarify deliverables, operational scope, process requirements, and technical dependencies.
• Execution Strategy: Coordinate capability rollout plans, identify program risks, and support change management and cross-functional execution.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate collaboration across engineering, operations, supply chain, and site leadership to maintain alignment and accountability.
• Leadership Reporting: Provide concise program updates, status reports, and escalations to leadership.
• Compliance & Quality: Coordinate with relevant teams to ensure program activities align with applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in technical program or project management in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience coordinating NPI or product development programs with cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, technical integration, and operational requirements.
• Experience coordinating work across multiple teams or locations.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira) and schedule development.
• Strong communication, organization, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in semiconductor, cleanroom manufacturing, or high-purity systems.
• Familiarity with manufacturing technologies such as test systems, orbital welding, or electropolish.
• Experience supporting manufacturing program launches or process improvement initiatives.
• PMP, Agile, or Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Strong analytical skills and experience communicating program performance to leadership.