About the role

The Project Manager Principal is responsible for leading major internal projects, overseeing complex multi-year initiatives, and managing project budgets and vendor relationships. They will define and execute site-wide vision while fostering a culture of winning and collaboration across the organization.

What they look for

Project management Strategic planning Budget management Vendor management Relationship building Influencing without authority Critical path analysis Data analytics Semiconductor manufacturing Start-up environment experience Problem solving Leadership Process improvement Technical business management Cross-functional collaboration

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a technical business-related discipline and possess at least 5 years of experience in semiconductor, high-tech manufacturing, or IT roles. Demonstrated success in a start-up environment and strong project management skills are required.

Benefits

401k match Life insurance Stock purchase plan Medical insurance Dental insurance Mental health benefits Vision insurance Legal planning Short-term disability Long-term disability Paid time off Paid holidays On-site fitness facility On-site self-serve market

Full description

Bold Thinking. World Changing. At SkyWater, our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. Automotive safety enhancements, life-saving medical devices, consumer electronics and American security require semiconductors. Working in our Minnesota headquarters, Florida, or Texas location — employees join together to improve the world.

Explore what’s possible. Joining our U.S. - based team means contributing to and learning about the commercialization of some of the most exciting technologies the world has ever seen. We are turning “science fiction” into everyday reality through technologies such as superconducting, 3D integrated circuits or computer chips, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, micro electro-mechanical systems and other emerging device topologies. We manufacture products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer and industrial markets, to name a few. Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services.

Step into the future. SkyWater’s values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset guide us to cultivate an empowered, learning environment. We also invest in developing highly skilled, dedicated employees — and employees who are entering the workforce for the first time, from the military, and a variety of educational backgrounds.

Are you bold thinking? Find your place on our team and help us change the world!

Primary Objective:

The Project Manager Principal is responsible for major internal projects for Skywater FL. Must have ability/interest to understand complex system interactions in business and IT environments. Demonstrated success functioning in a start-up environment. Excellent understanding of project dependencies and defining critical path. Possess ability to influence without position authority, direct resources, enforce processes and ensure projects are executed on time and in budget. Position offers opportunity to define and execute vision for entire site and high degree of exposure to executive management.

Major Areas of Accountability:

Project Leadership – Work closely with leadership to overcome challenges, ensuring project aligns with company strategic goals and provide structure to execute project Project Planning – Oversee complex multi year projects. Detailed planning, execution, and tracking of projects; escalate issues and change of scope requests Project Execution – Taking full ownership of project lifecycle and evangelizing team success as a high-impact leader. This dual responsibility enables high-quality delivery while building a strong, visible culture of winning in FL Project Financial Management – Report on project budget including vendor management; work with customers and data analytics team to support project scope Relationship Management – Build a common team and mission for site. Empowered to host workshops, hold team celebrations and create a culture of winning and excitement in the work Skywater FL does.

Required Qualifications:

Education. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or technical business-related discipline Experience: 5 + years in semiconductor, high-tech manufacturing or IT roles. Demonstrated project management skills and history of successes in past work. Previous experience required working in a startup environment. Skills: Curious problem solver, ability to understand and present complex information simply and with confidence. Desire and ability to work at different levels of the organization seamlessly. Special focus on excellent skills in relationship building and influencing without position authority. Deep understanding of project critical path and relentless drive for execution.

Citizenship: US Citizen OR US Person

Preferred Qualifications:

Atlassian Certificate or medium + Jirra/Confluence skills CAPM/PMP Understand the basics of databases and using SQL/Scripting methods to retrieve data, develop insights to drive solutions to problems Basic understanding of AI in workflows and processes Ability to develop Tableau reports that provide clarity and actionable data that support site/project objectives Demonstrated capability in building new IT/Business process frameworks and greenfield factory setup experience.

The annual salary range for this role is $136,960 - $205,440. Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate.

SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well other employee financial benefits including 401k match, life insurance and opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate.

Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site fitness facility, and an on-site self-serve market.

SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or Recruiting@SkyWatertechnology.com.

EOE, including disability/vets

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