R&D Technical Project Manager-Vector Network Analysis

Run a single PLC across Labs technologies (NCI, NSI, Subsystems) that feed VNA NPIs; maintain a unified, auditable view of scope, cost, schedule, risk, and benefits.

Define and track gate criteria and closure plans; ensure cross‑functional readiness for each PLC gate.

Maintain a concise executive dashboard highlighting status, deltas, critical risks, dependencies, and ROI realization.

Planning & Execution

Run regular project meetings (with IC, SIP and subsystem attendees together) and track progress from all contributors, raising and resolving any technical/non-technical issue appropriately

Align with CoEs on NCI/NSI/Subsystem deliverables (scope, schedule, acceptance criteria) tied to NPI milestones.

Sequence/coordinate fab runs and builds with the Labs Materials Planner; ensure end‑to‑end priority alignment with PICO and PMTC.

Manage integration plans for MMICs, SiPs, and subsystems into VNA architectures, including validation and qualification dependencies.

Resourcing, Risk & Dependency Management

Partner with Labs TPMs and Technology Managers to broker staffing tradeoffs and resolve bottlenecks.

Drive proactive risk identification/mitigation (supply, process, yield, packaging, test throughput, firmware dependencies).

Maintain what‑if scenarios for critical paths and long‑lead items (masks, substrates, specialized materials, fixtures).

Requirements & Roadmapping

Meet regularly with CoE and IST PMs/planners: capture future requirements (performance, cost, reliability, manufacturability) for ICs, SiPs, subsystems; translate into capability roadmaps.

Partner with design leads and architects to balance performance vs. cost vs. schedule; validate feasibility against fab and assembly/test constraints.

Stakeholder Communication

Provide regular program updates to Labs senior management, with sharp narratives and decision asks.

Keep customer/partner divisions synchronized on progress and risks.

Technical Context (VNA‑Focused)

Manage building blocks typical of VNA front ends and frequency‑domain chains (e.g., mixers, LNAs/PAs, T/R modules, couplers/attenuators/switches, LO distribution, frequency extenders, calibration and metrology modules, multi‑chip SiPs, and integrated subsystems).

Ensure test strategies and DVT/qualification align with VNA performance targets, including stability, linearity, noise, dynamic range, and calibration integrity.

What Success Looks Like (Examples of KPIs)

Predictable execution: forecast accuracy on schedule/cost; green trend on risk burndown.

Cycle‑time reduction for fab/build/test loops; improved yield/first‑pass success on critical MMICs/SiPs.

Stakeholder satisfaction: positive feedback from CoEs, Solutions Groups, and external customers (where applicable).