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# Program Manager - Factory Optimisation Software Solutions

- **Company:** Inficon
- **Location:** Inconnu, France (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Migration, Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Oracle (Applications), Software Engineering, Statistical Process Control (SPC), SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/program-manager-factory-optimisation-software-solutions-m-f-d-semiconductor-industry-emea-inficon-10762063

## About the Role

* Master's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
 * 5+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing or enterprise software deployments, including leading complex, multi-stakeholder programs
 * Strong project management skills in planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution; PMP or similar certification is a plus
 * Knowledge of MES, data warehouses, ETL, and dashboards, plus hands-on experience with SQL and relational databases (e.g., Oracle)
 * Understanding of semiconductor process control (FDC, APC), factory automation, and statistical process control
 * Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with customers and colleagues
 * Independent, analytical, and solution-oriented
 * Professional proficiency in English (spoken and written) plus one of French, German, or Italian
 * Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (approx. 30%)

## Description

* Own the deployment program lifecycle from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and contractual commitments
 * Define, document, and track SOWs, schedules, milestones, issues, and resource plans for customer projects
 * Manage scope, budget, schedule, and resources; identify variances early and implement corrective actions
 * Identify, manage, and escalate project risks with clear mitigation strategies

Customer & Stakeholder Management

 * Act as the primary escalation point and direct contact for customer project managers across EMEA
 * Chair weekly update meetings with customers and internal teams to review project performance and resolve technical escalations
 * Collaborate with the IFO consulting team, global and regional sales, and software development on all project aspects

Team & Delivery

 * Lead and develop your project team, steering performance toward customer deliverables
 * Coordinate cross-functional teams (development, QA, support, sales) to drive integrated delivery

Technical Deployment

 * Support the deployment and operation of FPS software and Industrial Engineering systems, including scheduling and process control
 * Contribute to ETL development and data migration to ensure successful system integration
 * Provide technical assistance, onsite training, and product demonstrations to customers and sales teams

Reporting, Governance & Improvement

 * Prepare weekly deployment status reports and KPI reporting (schedule and budget variance, quality, customer satisfaction)
 * Ensure adherence to standardized project management processes and best practices
 * Drive continuous improvement based on lessons learned