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Regular Full-Time Brookfield, CT, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1948

For more than 50 years, Photronics has been a global leader in photomask technology—powering the innovation behind smartphones, computers, automotive technology, and countless devices used every day. Our success is built on quality, collaboration, and the dedication of our people. Join us and be part of a company recognized for cutting-edge technology, exceptional service, and strong customer partnerships.

Photronics is seeking a Project Manager to lead software development and application modernization initiatives across our global IT and business environment. This role will manage projects involving internally developed software, integrations, workflow automation, manufacturing systems, and business application enhancements. The ideal candidate is a strong cross-functional leader who can translate business needs into clear project scope, manage delivery through Agile or hybrid methods, and drive successful outcomes across technical and non-technical teams.

Photonics' Brookfield Headquarters. This is an on-site position, and we are not open to remote candidates at this time.

Ability to travel as needed, less than 10%

• Lead software development, application modernization, integration, automation, and business process improvement projects.
• Work with business stakeholders and IT teams to define scope, gather requirements, align priorities, and manage delivery expectations.
• Manage the lifecycle of internally developed software, including intake, prioritization, development coordination, testing, release planning, deployment, and support transition.
• Coordinate enterprise application implementation workstreams, including process alignment, requirements, configuration dependencies, data readiness, testing, cutover planning, and post-go-live stabilization.
• Build and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, RAID logs, dependency tracking, cutover plans, and status reports.
• Manage delivery using Agile/Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid methods based on project needs.
• Coordinate releases across development, QA, DevOps, infrastructure, security, business users, and external partners.
• Communicate project status, risks, dependencies, decisions, and next steps to stakeholders and leadership.

• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements, design, development, testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), deployment, release management, and post-production support.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, including Agile/Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid delivery models.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD concepts, DevOps practices, release management, environment coordination, deployment controls, and ITIL principles.
• Understanding of ERP, MES, systems integrations, reporting, workflow automation, and enterprise business applications.
• Strong project planning, organization, and execution skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, documentation, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to gather business requirements, manage scope, risks, issues, and dependencies, and deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Lead and influence cross-functional teams across IT, business functions, vendors, and global stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and successfully deliver projects in a fast-paced, global environment.

• 3+ years of project management experience supporting software development, application modernization, enterprise systems, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience partnering with IT and business teams to define requirements, manage scope, resolve issues, and deliver successful project outcomes.
• Experience supporting internally developed software, ERP, MES, systems integrations, reporting, data, or workflow automation projects.

• Project management certification, such as PMP, PMI-ACP, Certified ScrumMaster, SAFe, or equivalent.
• Experience within semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, global operations, or other regulated enterprise environments.
• Experience supporting ERP, MES, manufacturing applications, systems integrations, or internally developed business applications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Competitive salary + bonus potential
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Career development and training opportunities
• Collaborative, inclusive workplace culture

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for team members’ disabilities and religious beliefs or practices.

Photronics does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach from search firms or employment agencies. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee regarding this opening. Resumes submitted outside of our approved agency engagement process will be considered the sole property of Photronics, and no fees will be paid if such candidates are hired. Only agencies with a valid agreement in place with Photronics and assigned to this role may submit candidates.