Project Manager (Semiconductors)

TL;DR

Project Manager (Semiconductors): Managing end-to-end delivery of multi-site Research, Study, and New Product Introduction (NPI) projects with an accent on scope, schedule, and resource management. Focus on driving high-value projects exceeding $1M and coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure global business impact.

Location: Hybrid (Stockport, UK). No visa sponsorship available

Company

Global semiconductor manufacturer producing over 100 billion devices every year.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end delivery of multi-site Research, Study, and New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.
• Define and maintain robust delivery plans covering scope, schedule, resources, dependencies, and costs.
• Manage project changes, risks, and issues to ensure delivery within agreed quality, time, and cost boundaries.
• Interface with senior management and executive stakeholders to provide concise updates and enable decision-making.
• Lead diverse, cross-functional teams within a matrixed organization.
• Apply agile or hybrid project delivery approaches in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Electronics Engineering, or a relevant discipline.
• Proven track record of managing multiple concurrent high-value projects with budgets exceeding $1M.
• Strong expertise in risk, change, resource, and budget management (including CAPEX).
• Experience leading diverse cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.
• Fluency in English.
• Must be based in the UK or have the right to work; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Nice to have

• Understanding of Power MOSFET design.
• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes and packages.

Culture & Benefits

• Remuneration including a bonus (10-20%) and a contributory pension scheme up to 9%.
• 33 days annual leave, flexible benefits, and enhanced parental leave.
• On-site medical centre, subsidised canteen, and employee assistance programme.
• Professional development with possible funded academic support up to PhD level.
• Global commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2035 and paid time off for charitable work.
• Strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) with dedicated Employee Resource Groups.

Hiring process

• Stage 1: Recruiter Review.
• Stage 2: 30-60 minute Technical Interview.
• Stage 3: 60 minute Behavioural & Competency Interview.