Program Manager

Title: Program Manager

Reports To: Chief Business Officer

Position Type: Regular, Full-Time, Exempt

Location: San Jose, CA

Type: On-Site/In-Person

Job Summary:
Eugenus, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and disciplined Program Manager to support New Product Introduction (NPI), production transfers, product enhancements, and production optimization initiatives. This role is critical to ensuring effective cross-functional coordination and consistent execution in a fast-paced semiconductor equipment environment.

The Program Manager will serve as a key liaison between U.S. and Korea-based operations, helping to align global stakeholders and improve communication across core functions including Sales, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing. This role will also support coordination across the order-to-execution process, enhancing process visibility and ensuring smooth handoffs between Sales and Supply Chain teams.

The position will contribute to operational scalability and IPO readiness by supporting process standardization and strengthening execution discipline.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end program management for NPI, production transfers, product enhancements, Customer Improvement Programs (CIPs), and Customer Engineering Programs (CEPs)
• Drive cross-functional alignment to achieve program objectives across scope, schedule, cost, and quality, ensuring on time and successful execution
• Develop, maintain, and execute detailed program plans, including milestones, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies
• Serve as the primary liaison between U.S. and Korea operations, ensuring alignment on priorities, deliverables, and execution timelines
• Coordinate across Sales, CRE, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to ensure integrated program execution
• Facilitate coordination across the order-to-execution process, supporting effective handoffs between Sales and Supply Chain teams
• Establish structured communication and follow-up mechanisms to drive transparency and accountability across teams
• Provide clear and concise executive-level updates and manage stakeholder communications effectively
• Contribute to process improvements and standardization of workflows across functions
• Support operational scalability and IPO readiness through improved coordination and execution discipline

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations, or a related technical field (Master’s degree preferred)
• 5-10 years of program or project management experience in semiconductor equipment or high-tech manufacturing environments
• Strong knowledge of NPI processes and transitioning products from development to high-volume production
• Experience working cross-functionally across Sales, Engineering, Finance, and Supply Chain
• Solid understanding of manufacturing operations, supply chain processes, and product lifecycle management
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in semiconductor capital equipment or wafer processing systems
• Familiarity with ERP, MRP, and PLM systems (e.g. SAP, TeamCenter, Monday.com), and program management tools
• Experience working with global teams, particularly across the U.S. and Korea/Asia
• Knowledge of quality systems, Design V&V, and change management practices
• Korean language proficiency (written and spoken) is a plus

Key Success Factors:

• Strong ownership and accountability for program outcomes
• Ability to influence and drive alignment without direct authority
• Structured, detail-oriented approach to managing tasks and processes
• Clear and proactive communication across technical and business teams

Travel:

• Occasional travel may be required to support coordination with global teams and project execution

Eugenus, Inc. provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes multiple medical plan options, dental and vision coverage, Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions, 401(k) with company matching, company-paid life and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, and voluntary programs to support physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Take accountability and responsibility to develop and support people and to promote a culture in Eugenus that supports and ensures continual improvement in the following Eugenus systems:

• ISO 14001:2015 - Environmental Management to manage our environmental responsibilities such as audits, communications, life-cycle analysis, and environmental challenges.
• ISO 45001:2018 - Occupational Health and Safety for Employee safety, reducing our workplace hazards and providing safer working environments.
• ISO 9001 - Quality Management System to give Eugenus the tools we need to win more business, reduce costs, and improve productivity, while also providing our customers with assurance that they will receive consistent, quality products and services.