Principal Technical Program Manager

Insight Global is looking for a Senior or Principal Technical Program Manager that will be working on site in Austin, TX and support a public-private partnership of preeminent semiconductor systems and defense electronics companies, national labs, and academic institutions. Their mission is to advance the state-of-the-art in critical semiconductor domains such as advanced packaging, and in the process to help restore U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing. They are developing cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes that will define future roadmaps of semiconductor logic, memory, heterogenous integration, chip cooling, etc. They are Backed by $1.4 billion in combined funding from DARPA, Texas state initiatives, and strategic partners, they are building foundational capabilities in advanced packaging and integrated design infrastructure to restore U.S. leadership in microelectronics manufacturing.

Purpose

This role leads complex multi-disciplinary initiatives that drive innovation in microsystems technology. By orchestrating collaboration across internal teams and external partners, it ensures strategic alignment, timely execution, and clear communication of progress. The position also plays a key role in shaping program direction through industry insight and proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of cross-disciplinary programs supporting their advanced microsystems roadmap.

Develop and manage program scopes, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation plans to ensure predictable delivery across engineering and manufacturing teams.

Coordinate efforts across internal R&D, process development, design automation, and partner organizations to align execution with technology and business objectives.

Serve as the central liaison between their technical teams, university researchers, and external stakeholders-including DoD partners, national labs, and commercial collaborators.

Drive metrics-based accountability and communication across all program tracks to ensure transparency and stakeholder confidence.

Identify dependencies, anticipate bottlenecks, and proactively resolve issues to maintain momentum in a fast-moving environment.

Support the generation of technical documentation, customer deliverables, and integration roadmaps that communicate progress and align with contract requirements.

Monitor industry trends in advanced packaging, 3DHI, and chiplet-based architectures, informing program direction and partnership strategy.

Other related functions as assigned.

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Required Skills & Experience

10+ years of experience in semiconductor packaging, microsystems integration, or related microelectronics product development, with a deep understanding of the advanced packaging ecosystem and market trends.

Education : BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Technical Expertise : Proven expertise in advanced packaging technologies (e.g. 2.5D interpo , through-silicon vias, wafer-level packaging, 3D stacking, RDL / interposer technologies) and heterogeneous integration techniques. You have direct experience developing or managing cutting-edge packaging solutions and understand the nuances of modeling, simulation, and reliability across electrical, thermal, and mechanical domains.

Process & EDA Familiarity : Working knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes and electronic design automation (EDA) flows for PDK / ADK creation and integration with major EDA vendor flows. You can effectively interface with process engineers and EDA teams, ensuring packaging solutions integrate smoothly with design and manufacturing workflows.

Exceptional communication skills. You know how to simplify the complex, create clear deliverables, and build trust with both technical and business stakeholders. You excel at translating between engineering and market / customer contexts.

Startup DNA. You're energized by ambiguity, act with urgency, and take ownership of outcomes. You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and aren't afraid to wear many hats to get the job done.

Execution mindset. You have demonstrated experience driving progress across multiple initiatives in a hands-on role, without the need for layers of management. You plan, execute, and deliver-reliably and proactively.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Advanced Degree : MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.

Program Leadership : Proven program management chops - you can demonstrate end-to-end ownership of complex programs involving multiple customer or partner stakeholders. You know how to define success metrics, manage interdependencies, and keep teams aligned and motivated even as projects grow in complexity.

Vendor / Partner Management : Experience working directly with subcontractors, vendors, or external partners to define clear expectations, manage deliverables, and hold teams accountable to milestones.

Industry Background : Prior experience at a leading semiconductor foundry or packaging house is a strong plus, giving you firsthand insight into advanced packaging processes and the broader industry ecosystem

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and / or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.