Full-Time Associate Program Manager

Natcast (short for The National Center for the Advancement of Semiconductor Technology) is a new, purpose-built, non-profit entity created to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) consortium, established by the CHIPS Act of the U.S. government.

Working at Natcast represents an opportunity to help extend America’s leadership in semiconductor technology, significantly reduce the time and cost of moving from idea to commercialization, and build and sustain a semiconductor workforce development ecosystem.

In this role, you will play a critical part in aligning and coordinating major components of various projects across Natcast, ensuring they support our overall business objectives in advancing U.S. leadership in semiconductor design and manufacturing.

You will be instrumental in streamlining internal processes, collaborating with finance on budget management, and organizing events with internal and external stakeholders.

Every day, you will work closely with Technical Program Managers to support day-to-day business functions, develop and implement effective tools and processes, and provide essential support to multiple Technical Programs.

Your focus will be on enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and user experience while alleviating organizational challenges across Natcast's operations.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Technical Program Managers to support day-to-day business functions, including proposal development, stakeholder coordination, and reporting
• Develop and streamline internal business processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Work closely with finance to manage budgets, conduct forecasting, and plan for the fiscal year
• Organize and execute executive events and meetings with both internal and external stakeholders
• Implement tools and processes that reduce redundancy, increase accuracy, and improve user experience
• Roll out, and manage a new Objectives and Key Results (OKR) creation and reporting process
• Oversee multiple projects to ensure alignment with Natcast's overall business strategy and mission
• Collaborate with various departments to define project goals, allocate resources, and identify potential risks
• Manage project budgets, create timelines, and report progress to stakeholders
• Coordinate activities across multiple projects without directly managing them
• Advocate for stakeholder requirements and ensure their needs are met throughout project execution

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or a related field
• 4+ years of work experience in project management, process management, or process improvement
• Experience in budget management, forecasting, and fiscal planning
• Ability to organize and execute events and meetings effectively
• Skilled in developing and implementing tools and processes to enhance efficiency
• Proficient in project management, product management, and change management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience in data analysis
• Effective organizational, communication, and collaborative skills for stakeholder engagement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Business Administration or a related field
• Experience in the semiconductor industry or other high-tech sectors
• Familiarity with government-funded research programs and associated reporting requirements
• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)
• Experience with OKR implementation and management

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