Mgr Sr Program

Cohu’s Semiconductor Test Group deliveries leading edge technology to some of the largest semiconductor manufacturers in the world. We are looking for experienced and motivated individuals to join our Program Management Office (PMO) to lead the complete development cycle for our cutting-edge products. This role reports to the PMO Director and will have the opportunity to lead cross functional teams of Engineers and Product/Technical Specialists to plan, execute and launch these leading-edge products. The individual who thrives in this role will be comfortable leading a cross-disciplined engineering team. They can effectively grasp and keep the big picture in clear focus while identifying and executing on many details. They have excellent communication skills, are comfortable working with all levels of the organization, and have strong personal leadership - holding first themselves and then their team members accountable. They have strong organizational skills and diligent follow through to assist their teams in meeting commitments. 

Responsibilities:
• Lead all phases of the Product Development Process to deliver Cohu Products (fuzzy front end through production ramp and successful customer adoption)
• Owner of execution plan (scope, budget, schedule) to meet internal and customer requirements
• Lead cross functional engineering teams (Hardware, Software, Firmware, Mechanical, System Integration, Applications, Test, Marketing) to meet program objectives and successful release of the product
• Monitor, identify, and drive mitigation/resolution of any threats/impediments/risks to program goals and commitments
• Oversight of the product portfolio roadmap and contribute to the business success/growth
• Serve as the focal point for project communications for internal and external stakeholders. Compile regular project status to different levels of management and communicate them through formal and informal presentations
• Drive near-term goals/priorities, meetings, and communications to ensure alignment across the teams while optimizing performance of the project
• Ensure the project is developed in compliance with specified internal, customer or industry standards, processes, and procedures
• Champion for advancing Project Management Process Improvements, Best Practices and Methodologies 

Requirements:
• 5 years technical experience/engineering role in new product development
• Mix-signal, RF, SW product solutions for semiconductor industry
• Min 5 years of Technical Project Management experience with system and capital equipment (integration of mechanical, hardware and software)
• Experience in analyzing project/program ROI, product requirements, product positioning, competitive analysis, and the business side of project/program approvals
• Experience with KPI to evaluate program performance and EVA to track the status of the program as well as forecast its success per benchmark plan
• Experience with risk management in new product development
• Experience with contractors, subcon, vendors contract management
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills and a proven ability to effectively interact with multiple layers of management and cross-department/business units
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong planning, and organizations skills
• Proven success to drive geographically and culturally diverse cross functional project teams

Demonstrates good analysis, collaboration and problem solving while multi-tasking on multiple projects simultaneously (strong time management and prioritization skills)
• A nature of staying focused on solutions and ability to remain positive even under pressure
• Mentor to other Program Managers and drive a culture of continuous improvement
• Nimble to change of priorities and ability to redirect the project teams to quickly execute to those changes 

Education:
• Bachelor and/or Master of Science degree in Engineering (EE, ECE).
• MBA and/or PMP preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools or equivalent PM collaboration tools
• ScrumMaster certification and experience on Agile teams is a plus