Senior Technical Project Manager

The Company

Halo Industries has invented a revolutionary technology to replace a decades-old semiconductor material slicing process. Our laser-based technology eliminates waste, improves material cost and performance, and drives advancements in high-growth markets like automotive, telecommunications, and power electronics. Founded in 2014 at Stanford University, Halo secured significant funding in 2024 and is poised for rapid growth, engaging strategic customers and preparing for volume manufacturing.

The Opportunity

The evolution of Halo’s technology and equipment, growing from an R&D focus to a production manufacturing environment, has triggered the need for an experienced Technical Project Manager who can lead the development and deployment of the company’s material slicing production tooling. You also have the opportunity to define and establish the Halo project management methodologies.

Role and Responsibilities:

Job Description

● You are responsible for preparing, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring assigned engineering projects from initiation through to closure.

● You ensure overall quality control of the work, manage the project's triple constraints, and provide regular updates on project status.

● You identify any bottlenecks and implement improvements, overseeing and advancing the risk management plan.

● You define project deliverables for engineers, allocate tasks, and closely monitor progress.

● You develop and implement a communication strategy with the project team to keep all stakeholders informed, address issues as they arise, and maintain alignment. Additionally, you work collaboratively and communicate effectively with program management and other project stakeholders.

Preferred Education & Experience:

● A Master's degree or higher in Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Physics, or a related discipline.

● A minimum of 8 years of experience in Product Development, including at least 3 years as an individual contributor and 3 years in managing projects for complex engineering systems, preferably within the semiconductor sector.

● Demonstrated track record of successful product delivery.

● Experience leading teams comprising 5 to 10 engineers.

● Proven ability to manage suppliers and contractors.

● Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.

What We’re Looking For:

● Proficiency in project management tools.

● Excellent interpersonal abilities.

● A strong ability to commit, manage multiple tasks, complete assignments with attention to detail, and maintain a high level of accuracy.

● A dedicated customer focus and commitment to delivering customer satisfaction through prioritization, quality, efficiency, and professionalism.

● Capability to mentor and coach others.

● Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

● Strong communication skills with the capability to lead and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

● Ability to build and sustain cooperative relationships with managers, colleagues, external partners, and customers.

Bonus:

• Experience with Jira and Confluence
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP)