Technical Project Manager (Temp)

Compensation Range: $50.00 - $66.00 per hour

the exact compensation may vary based upon skills and experience

The Technical Project Manager (Temp) position is responsible for managing technical and supply-chain projects that are ultimately developed into global industry standards. Standards are voluntary technical agreements between suppliers and customers, aimed at improving product quality and reliability at a reasonable price and steady supply. Standards ensure compatibility and inter-operability of goods and services.

The position has the responsibility for facilitating various SEMI technology industry groups in identifying critical standardization areas, architecting the standardization framework, and then driving these initiatives successfully through a consensus-based process. This role will work in collaboration with global, cross-functional team members to drive these SEMI's technology initiatives, grow membership base and deepen SEMI Standards presence in the microelectronics and adjacent industries.

This is a highly visible, customer-facing position that requires strong communication and presentation skills. The role must provide public presentations, information, and articles pertaining to SEMI Standards and other SEMI technology initiatives. The position must ensure that programs and initiatives meet SEMI's charter and can be provided within the existing budget. Responsibilities also include collaboration with SEMI internal marketing in determining the right methods and activities for marketing of SEMI Standards initiatives.

This is a full-time, temporary position with a term of approximately 4 months and reports to the Director of Standards at our SEMI Milpitas Office

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Drive technical and supply chain projects supporting SEMI Technology Community Initiatives and SEMI Standards development

Coordinate and manage standards development projects derived from various SEMI industry groups and technology communities

• Plan, organize, and help facilitate meetings
• Document and distribute minutes
• Manage action items
• Communicate status and updates to both internal and external stakeholders
• Recruit project contributors and drivers as well as other subject matter experts
• Identify and recruit subject matter experts and project contributors, including those from non-SEMI member companies
• Work with a matrixed team of industry volunteers and staff to ensure projects and deliverables are completed on time and on budget
• Assure project success by coordinating efforts with industry associations that may hold similar objectives.

Raise visibility of SEMI Standards Initiatives and Grow SEMI Standards branding

• Promote and raise industry awareness of initiatives via web articles, newsletters, speaking opportunities, webinars, social media and other SEMI marketing channels

Build and strengthen connections with critical stakeholders

• Provide regular updates of ongoing projects to various SEMI business units including regional offices
• Present on status and updates to related SEMI Standards Program committees and task forces

Champion SEMI Standards Development

Provide technical writing support in drafting standards documentation

Facilitate the transition of completed projects to formal SEMI Standards development

• Assist in appointing leadership
• Provide guidance on the Standards development process
• Assist activity initialization steps such as task force formation and new activity statement of work (SOW)

Promote Usage of SEMI Standards

• With subject matter experts, develop Standards training and e-learning courses
• Assist in the Standards publication process to speed up time to market

What Success Looks Like:

• SEMI being sought to drive standards engineering projects, not only in the current industries it serves but also in emerging technology & application spaces.
• More companies join SEMI (and existing members renew their membership) to engage in these Technology Community and Standards initiatives.
• SEMI grows its Standards portfolio, providing the industries we serve valuable, high-impact standards leading to increased sales and revenue.
• SEMI Standards brand is recognized in non-established markets as well as in future SEMI growth areas.

Critical Skills:

• Applying an engineering mindset in driving technical projects from idea to product
• Operate within the organization's formal and informal structures, build allies and relationships across departments, use allies to build consensus and create results, appropriately diplomatic, understand others' roles and perspectives, sell projects and ideas across the organization.
• Possess positive, team-oriented attitude
• Ability to take direction and execute independently
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong presentation and documentation skills
• Ability to work in project and cross-functional teams
• Self-starter, flexible, and proactive
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to work with different cultural orientations and range of business, technology, government, and academia backgrounds
• Possess a persistent, focused, and non-egotistic attitude
• Time management and project management skills
• Social media marketing skills
• Meeting facilitation skills
• Event coordination skills

Knowledge or Experience:

• B.S./B.A. in business or engineering
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the semiconductor industry and/or trade association industry is required
• 2-3 years of experience in program/project management, PMP certification preferred
• Demonstrated experience in working with culturally diverse staff and customers preferred - multilingual abilities in a language of SEMI presence (e.g., China, Korea, Taiwan) is a plus
• Hands-on experience in the development of standards (if from industry) or management of standards development (if from a trade association or professional association) is preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel. Experience with project management software is a plus
• Expected travel < 10%

The Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will have program management experience with prior roles in the semiconductor industry and demonstrates working knowledge of semiconductor technology, industry players, challenges, and trends. She/he has an extreme customer focus mindset and has worked with international teams especially in a collaborative environment. The candidate is a process-oriented problem-solver who can manage multiple issues and projects with limited resources. You demonstrate strong inter-personal skills and embodies a can-do, positive attitude.

ABOUT SEMI STANDARDS

The SEMI International Standards Program is a key service offered by SEMI for the benefit of the worldwide electronics design and manufacturing industries. Standards help the industry meet the challenges of increasing productivity, encouraging innovation, global expansion and training new workers. The program operates as a neutral forum for exchanging information between suppliers and users, which results in the production of timely and technically accurate specifications and guidelines. Companies utilizing standards can decrease manufacturing costs, increase reliability and productivity, and access global markets. Standards transcend international boundaries. More importantly, SEMI Standards development conducted on an international basis spurs the dialogue that results in joint ventures, technology licenses, and sales. Standards are not just developed by and for engineers; their use is also a management tool, often a business strategy, and consequently should be accompanied by high level support for standards-setting activities. The program, started over 50 years ago in North America, was expanded in 1985 to include programs in Europe and Japan, and now also has technical committees in China, Korea and Taiwan. Over 5,000 technologists worldwide, representing all levels of the supply chain, convene to resolve an increasing variety of process and product related issues.

ABOUT SEMI

SEMI is the global industry association representing the electronics manufacturing and design supply chain, connecting over 3,000 member companies and 1.3 million professionals worldwide. SEMI members are responsible for the innovations in materials, design, equipment, software, devices, and services that enable smarter, faster, more powerful, and more affordable electronic products. Since 1970, SEMI has built connections that have helped its members prosper, create new markets, and address common industry challenges together. SEMI maintains offices in Berlin, Brussels, Hsinchu, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, Milpitas and Washington, D.C. For more information about SEMI, please visit us at SEMI.org.

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