Non-Technical Project/Program Manager II (AI)

Location: Santa Clara, CA, United States; onsite role. Relocation is not available.

Salary: $78,000.00–$107,500.00 per year.

Company

hirify.global develops materials science and engineering solutions, equipment, and services for semiconductor chips and advanced displays, including technologies that support AI and next-generation semiconductor manufacturing.

What you will do

• Support Technical Project Managers with project objectives, milestones, deliverables, planning, status reporting, resource coordination, and risk management.
• Coordinate materials, hardware, technical drawings, equipment, and resources for prototype builds, engineering experiments, system development, and laboratory activities.
• Create material demand through requisitions, monitor project and laboratory budgets, and track spending and expenditures.
• Track material readiness, procurement status, supplier deliverables, dependencies, and schedule risks.
• Coordinate with suppliers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to resolve quality, cost, reliability, and schedule issues.
• Analyze project, material, and financial data and apply AI-enabled tools, automation, and analytics to improve reporting, project visibility, and execution efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting engineering development, R&D, laboratory operations, prototype builds, or new product development.
• Experience coordinating materials, hardware, procurement, and supplier deliverables in engineering or manufacturing environments.
• Experience creating requisitions, managing material demand, and tracking project or departmental budgets.
• Working knowledge of SAP for requisitions, purchase order tracking, material management, budgeting, and reporting.
• Familiarity with technical drawings, engineering documentation, bills of materials (BOMs), and product development processes.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity, automation, or data-analysis tools for project execution and reporting.
• Strong organizational, communication, coordination, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Technical Project Managers, cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting semiconductor, display, capital equipment, or other complex hardware development programs.
• Experience with prototype builds, technology development, or New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical Built-to-Print part manufacturing methods and processes.
• Advanced SAP proficiency in requisitions, purchase orders, material planning, budgeting, and reporting.
• Experience managing development budgets and tracking expenditures.
• Familiarity with engineering change processes, BOM structures, PLM systems, and document control.
• Experience coordinating long-lead materials, supplier schedules, and hardware readiness.
• Knowledge of project management, risk management, resource planning, and project reporting tools.
• Experience applying AI-enabled tools, automation, or advanced analytics to streamline workflows, improve reporting, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Strong analytical skills focused on material readiness, supplier coordination, and execution efficiency.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive work culture focused on learning, development, and career growth.
• Employee health and wellbeing programs and support for personal and professional growth.
• Comprehensive benefits package, with possible bonus and stock award participation where applicable.
• Regular employee position with full-time status.