[Hiring] Lead, Technical Program Manager @Entegris

Role Description

Entegris is currently seeking a Lead, Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our team. This position will be based in our Aurora, IL or Fremont, CA facility; however, we are open to considering candidates to work remotely in other locations. In this role, you will lead the execution of a strategically important portfolio of New Product Introduction (NPI) programs within our Formulated Solutions (FS) business unit. Working across R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Business, and customer-facing teams, you will drive alignment, manage risk, improve execution processes, and enable successful commercialization.

You will provide leadership beyond individual projects by influencing key stakeholders, guiding cross-functional decision-making, advancing project management best practices, and delivering portfolio-level outcomes that support customer success and business growth in accordance with the company’s strategic objectives.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a portfolio of strategic, business-critical NPI programs, driving prioritization, execution, KPI visibility, risk management, and successful commercialization.
• Partner with business and functional leaders to align priorities, resources, and program outcomes with FS and divisional strategy, providing portfolio-level insights and recommendations.
• Improve NPI processes, tools, and governance to increase execution speed, resource efficiency, and organizational effectiveness.
• Serve as a TPM SME by establishing best practices, coaching teams, and promoting consistent project management excellence.
• Collaborate with business and customer-facing teams to develop customer communications that balance customer requirements, product positioning, and protection of proprietary information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related degree/discipline is required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience leading new product development, commercialization, or technical programs within semiconductor fabrication consumables or a related industry.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes related to chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) and technical fluency in CMP-related chemistry, engineering and manufacturing; a minimum of 3 years in a CMP-related role is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, business-critical NPI programs from concept through commercialization while achieving customer, quality, schedule, and business objectives.
• Advanced program and portfolio management skills, including prioritization, risk management, stakeholder alignment, conflict resolution, governance, and executive communication; PMP certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of stage-gate NPI processes with demonstrated experience leading cross-functional gate reviews, driving decisions, and ensuring commercialization readiness.
• Demonstrated ability to influence decisions and build alignment across functions, levels, and geographies without direct authority.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, business leaders, customer-facing organizations, and executive stakeholders.

Requirements

• Successful management of a portfolio of NPIs that meet quality, customer, and business objectives.
• Influencing cross‑functional teams and leaders to drive alignment, accountability, and timely decision-making across complex programs.
• Proactively identifying, mitigating, and escalating portfolio risks, dependencies, and resource constraints while clearly communicating tradeoffs and recommendations.
• Improving NPI performance through enhanced processes, governance, KPIs, tools, and reporting that increase transparency, predictability, and execution effectiveness.
• Serving as a trusted TPM SME by establishing best practices, coaching teams, and driving consistent project management excellence across the organization.
• High‑quality internal and external communication, ensuring stakeholders have the right level of information at the right time to support decision‑making, trust, and strategic alignment.

Benefits

• Compensation: $120,000 - $180,000 per year range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role.
• Annual bonus eligibility.
• Progressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge.
• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting.
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs.
• Education assistance to support your learning journey.
• A values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence.