Communications Program Manager Jobs in Schenectady, NY

Job Title: Program Manager

Job Description

We are seeking an Engineering Program Management Lead to oversee projects at a supplier site, specifically focused on global foundries. This role requires a strong background in program management and experience working with suppliers. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of product development and be adept at handling budgets and cross-functional coordination. This position is open to candidates with advanced manufacturing backgrounds, including semiconductor, aerospace, and data center industries. Proficiency with MS Project or SmartSheet is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of detailed schedules, budgets, resource needs, and work plans for technical deliverables on complex, multi-faceted hardware R&D programs.
• Organize and coordinate efforts across multiple technical and operational teams.
• Conduct regular status meetings, project reviews, and end-of-task retrospectives.
• Ensure timely and effective communication of strategy, scope changes, risks, and progress between technical teams, partners, product and program management, and leadership through reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Identify opportunities to accelerate schedules or develop needed technologies.
• Travel up to 25% for business purposes.

Essential Skills

• 10+ years of experience in technical program management.
• Experience in product development and supplier management.
• Proficiency with program management tools such as MS Project, SmartSheet, and Jira.
• Strong understanding of risk and opportunity analysis and management processes.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree minimum; Master’s degree in a STEM field is a plus.
• background in quantum computing, optics and photonics, or experimental physics.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience managing technology-based projects through the full life cycle.
• Prior experience with first-of-its-kind, early technology-based products or projects.
• Resourcefulness and ability to predict and address challenges proactively.

Work Environment

This role is based in New York, with a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. The position requires 25% travel to locations such as Minneapolis and Broomfield. The work involves a 60% focus on program management and 40% on technical tasks, with a program size involving a multimillion-dollar effort. You will be working primarily with optics, photonics, and hardware, collaborating closely with the fabrication team. The company offers a flexible work schedule, competitive salary with bonuses, employer-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) match for student loan repayment, and equity options. Employees also receive 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, paid parental leave, and discounts.

This is a Permanent position based out of Malta, NY.

The pay range for this position is $164000.00 - $205000.00/yr.

health, dental, vision, 401k

This is a hybrid position in Malta,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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