Program Manager or Sr. Engineering Program Manager

Cohu • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and customer-focused Program Manager to lead a
mission-critical projects for strategic customers. This role requires
exceptional cross-functional leadership, stakeholder management, and delivery
execution to ensure the success of critical programs. The ideal candidate will
be a proactive problem solver with a strong background in mechanical
engineering, program management, customer engagement, and technical delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or directly related equivalent experience required.
• 10+ years of semiconductor equipment industry experience; backend test segment preferred with 5+ years of engineering product marketing or program management experience.
• Strong communication skills (written/verbal) and with credible executive presence.
• Expert in delivering executive presentations spanning technical, business and strategic topics.
• Knowledgeable about semiconductor capital equipment market and customer requirements with the ability to navigate deeply technical discussions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent people and management skills to interact with staff, colleagues, cross-functional teams, and third parties.
• Attention to detail and an eye for quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program execution for a high-visibility customer project, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the customer, building strong relationships and ensuring alignment on goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with internal teams including engineering, product, support, and sales to drive project milestones and resolve blockers.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, risk registers, and status reports tailored for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate regular executive briefings and meetings with customer and internal leadership.
• Proactively identify risks and issues and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, SLAs, and quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and best practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level