Senior Program Manager – R&D Integration

Photronics

Senior Program Manager at Photronics executing and integrating complex global R&D initiatives. Driving coordination across engineering disciplines and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeBoise • Idaho • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end integration and execution of complex R&D programs aligned with the company’s global technology and product roadmap
Drive cross-functional collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and business teams to deliver strategic, multi-disciplinary initiatives
Scale R&D initiatives from localized or site-specific efforts into globally coordinated programs supporting technology advancement and operational alignment
Serve as the primary integration lead for high-priority, company-critical R&D programs involving multiple technologies, applications, and process nodes
Establish program structures, priorities, timelines, and communication cadences to ensure alignment, accountability, and execution across globally distributed teams
Partner closely with technical leadership to align innovation priorities with long-term business and technology objectives
Apply deep systems-level technical expertise to integrate complex engineering efforts across multiple functional disciplines
Actively contribute to hands-on engineering and R&D activities to accelerate technical problem solving, integration efforts, and project execution
Identify technical risks, dependencies, and integration challenges while driving solutions in fast-paced, high-complexity environments

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in R&D, engineering, technology development, or technical program leadership roles
Strong background in systems integration, process integration, or multi-disciplinary engineering with deep technical expertise and systems-level thinking
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence complex global programs across cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and organizational alignment capabilities in highly technical environments
Ability to balance strategic program leadership with hands-on technical execution and problem solving
Strong analytical, technical, and decision-making skills within complex and ambiguous environments
Experience operating within fast-paced R&D, engineering, or advanced technology organizations
Ability to navigate and influence across cultures, functions, and organizational structures
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline required
Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering or related technical field preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and annual bonus program
Equity compensation eligibility
Full suite of health and welfare benefits
401k with company match

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Hard Skills & Tools

systems integrationprocess integrationmulti-disciplinary engineeringtechnical problem solvingproject executionanalytical skillsdecision-making skillsengineeringtechnology developmentR&D

Soft Skills

leadershipinfluencecommunicationstakeholder managementorganizational alignmentstrategic thinkingcollaborationadaptabilitycross-cultural navigationproblem solving