Senior Technical Program Manager-Hardware Strategy & Operations
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ResponsibilitiesRole Summary
The Senior Technical Program Manager, Hardware Strategy & Operations combines technical program management, leadership operations, and portfolio planning for the Advanced Technology Labs Hardware organization. The individual will partner closely with the Hardware VP and leadership team to drive execution of critical technical initiatives, support technology investment and resource planning decisions, and establish the operating mechanisms needed to align resources, decisions, and organizational priorities.
This role requires a strong blend of technical credibility, operational excellence, business judgment, and cross-functional leadership. The successful candidate will help ensure key organizational priorities are aligned, executed, and delivered while supporting long-term technology and business objectives.
Core Responsibilities
Technical Program Execution
- Lead program management for critical hardware technology initiatives, managing risks and establishing frameworks to ensure effective cross-functional alignment and execution.
- Facilitate coordination among R&D, Finance, Product Planning, Manufacturing, HR, and business organizations to drive execution of strategic initiatives and commitments.
- Track key actions, decisions, risks, and dependencies across the Hardware organization and drive timely resolution and follow-through.
- Establish and maintain operating cadences, reviews, and governance mechanisms that improve organizational execution and accountability.
- Develop program plans, milestones, metrics, and executive-level reporting to provide visibility into organizational priorities and progress.
- Partner with the Hardware VP and leadership team to drive annual planning processes, operating reviews, budget management, capital expenditure planning, and workforce planning activities.
- Serve as a central point of coordination across the Hardware leadership team, ensuring alignment, follow-through, and execution of key organizational priorities.
- Develop and maintain organizational operating mechanisms, leadership reviews, metrics, dashboards, and governance processes that improve visibility, accountability, and execution.
- Manage organizational communications, business updates, leadership presentations, and executive review materials for internal and executive audiences.
- Support organizational planning activities including hiring plans, headcount management, resource allocation, organizational health metrics, and investment tracking.
- Craft targeted communications for diverse stakeholder audiences on key business and technology initiatives.
- Partner with senior leadership to support prioritization of Advanced Technology Labs hardware technology investments and initiatives.
- Provide analytical support for program, headcount, capital, and budget prioritization discussions across the Hardware organization.
- Develop data-driven insights and business cases to support investment decisions and organizational priorities.
- Monitor industry and technology trends, competitive offerings, and market opportunities relevant to the hardware technology portfolio.
- Support evaluation of external partnerships, licensing opportunities, and corporate development activities that complement Keysight’s technology roadmap and strategic objectives.
Success Profile
Success in this role requires strong technical credibility, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a bias for action. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguous environments, builds effective partnerships across the organization, and helps ensure key priorities are aligned, executed, and delivered.
- BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline
- Experience developing semiconductor, IC/ASIC, packaging, interconnect, photonics, or related hardware technologies
- 7+ years of experience within technology organizations, with experience in technical program management, R&D operations, business operations, engineering management, or similar roles
- Strong technical foundation and ability to work effectively with engineers, researchers, and technical leaders
- Proven ability to drive alignment, coordinate across functions, and deliver results in complex organizational environments
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and ambiguity
- Experience supporting planning activities, including budgets, capital investments, headcount management, resource allocation, and operational reviews
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, leadership, and executive stakeholders
- Self-starter with strong execution skills, sound judgment, and a demonstrated track record of turning ideas into results
Candidates must be local or willing to relocate to Santa Rosa, CA
This position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these laws and regulations, U.S. persons (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) working for Keysight can access export-controlled items without authorization from the U.S. government. For any individual who is not a U.S. person, Keysight may need authorization from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency before the individual can access export-controlled items. Employment in this position for non-U.S. persons is contingent on Keysight’s ability to obtain any required government authorizations.
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The level of role and salary will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.
California Pay Range: MIN $138,960- MIDPT $185,280 MAX $231,600
Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region.
This role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program
US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical, dental and vision
- Health Savings Account
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life, Accident, Disability insurance
- Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
- 401(k) Plan
- Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
- Paid Family Leave
- Discounts, Perks
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Adoption Assistance
- ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)