Technical Program Manager I (Optical/Display)

BCforward
Redmond, United States of America
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Junior
Compensation
$ 216K

Job location

Redmond, United States of America

Tech stack

JIRA
Computer Engineering
Smartsheet
Tools for Reporting

Job description

We are seeking a Display Silicon Technical Program Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in hardware and silicon program execution, cross-functional coordination, and vendor management and a proven ability to translate milestones into actionable schedules and drive programs from development through high-volume manufacturing., * Internal cross-functional coordination with uLED, test, packaging, and sourcing teams, including recurring meetings and program reviews.

  • External vendor interface management with foundry and silicon partners, including joint working sessions and milestone reviews.
  • Program tracking and reporting with authoritative status trackers, milestone readouts, and decision logs for leadership and stakeholders.
  • Risk management through a living risk register, mitigation plans with owners and dates, and concise risk summaries for leadership readouts.

Requirements

  • 1-3 years as a technical program manager or equivalent project management in hardware or silicon development.
  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Demonstrated coordination across silicon, hardware, test, and packaging teams, converting commitments into schedules with owners and dates.
  • Experience with external vendors, contract manufacturers, or foundries.
  • Exposure to prototype, qualification, and mass production phases.
  • Strong written and verbal communication with experience presenting status and risks to engineering and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Analytical problem-solving with disciplined follow-through in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience supporting semiconductor programs across foundry, OSAT, or silicon vendor interfaces.
  • Familiarity with display silicon, uLED, or electro-optical technologies.
  • Experience managing programs with multiple external vendors and across time zones.
  • Working knowledge of Smartsheet, Jira, or similar program tracking and milestone reporting tools.
  • Experience translating engineering status and risk into leadership briefings.
  • Experience supporting consumer device programs from prototype validation through mass production.

Benefits & conditions

  • Competitive compensation and benefits.
  • Opportunities for growth with global clients.
  • A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

About the company

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

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