Beacon Hill · 6 hours ago
Sr Technical Program Manager-Imaging & Sensor Systems
Rochester, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expBeacon Hill is a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, and they are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of complex mixed-signal imaging and sensor modules. This role involves overseeing programs across various engineering disciplines and ensuring technical milestones and schedules align for successful project execution.
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Responsibilities
Lead program delivery from design through prototype, validation, and customer sampling, including:
Mixed-signal IC and ROIC design cycles
Sensor material integration (VOx-based or similar technologies)
Module and optical assembly (camera systems, shutters, or IR modules)
Software driver and firmware integration
Manufacturing readiness with contract partners
Operate as the program's central coordinator, managing internal engineering, external manufacturing, and supplier relationships
Interface with foundry and hardware manufacturing partners (e.g., GlobalFoundries, Teledyne) to drive deliverables and resolve dependencies
Own and continuously refine program governance, including:
Risk and issue management
Critical path definition and dependency mapping
Resource alignment across disciplines (design, lab, lab, manufacturing)
Early identification of schedule threats and proactive mitigation
Drive cross-department accountability through structured reporting and decision forums
Mature internal project tooling and execution discipline (e.g., transition from Excel-based tracking to more robust PM systems)
Coordinate with government stakeholders on defense-funded programs, ensuring compliance, communication, and reporting standards are met
Provide clear executive-level communication and concise program updates to leadership
Foster collaboration among tenured engineering talent while introducing scalable program structures suitable for a growing, well-funded organization
Qualification
Required
10+ years of hands-on technical project or program management in hardware, semiconductor, or imaging environments (minimum 5+ acceptable if deep technical alignment)
Proven ability to manage complex, multi-phase hardware programs, integrating analog/digital systems and manufacturing readiness
Experience with sensor technologies, MEMS modules, ROICs, or mixed-signal ICs
Strong understanding of hardware development lifecycles, including tape-out, fab, assembly, and validation
Comfortable operating in a lab-based, engineering-driven environment with limited prior PM infrastructure
Track record of developing repeatable frameworks for schedule, risk, and dependency management
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills; able to influence senior engineers and leadership
Experience working with distributed or multi-site teams and third-party manufacturing vendors
Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational abilities
Preferred
Background in imaging or infrared camera systems, sensor arrays, or aerospace/defense imaging solutions
Experience collaborating with government-funded or defense-related programs (clearance not required)
Familiarity with VOx imaging materials, MEMS, or thermal imaging sensors
Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing partners (GlobalFoundries, Teledyne, TSMC, etc.)
Prior experience in legacy engineering organizations (e.g., Kodak, Raytheon, L3Harris) where technical rigor meets process evolution
PMP or equivalent PM certification beneficial but not necessary-technical credibility and program delivery skill matter most
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Beacon Hill
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