Technical Program Manager Team Lead

OUR STORY

At STMicroelectronics, we believe in the power of technology to drive innovation and make a positive impact on people, businesses, and society. As a global semiconductor company, our advanced technologies and chips form the hidden foundation of the world we live in today.

When you join ST, you will be part of a global business with more than 115 nationalities, present in 40 countries, and comprising over 50,000 diverse and dedicated creators and makers of technology around the world.

Developing technologies takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration and respect. People with passion and the desire to disrupt the status quo, drive innovation, and unlock their own potential.

Embark on a journey with us, where you can innovate for a future that we want to make smarter and greener, in a responsible and sustainable way. Our technology starts with you.

YOUR ROLE

- Lead major programs from requirements definition through deployment, identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimations, and implementation plans, including risk mitigation.
- Responsible for proactively identifying potential roadblocks and facilitating solutions that enable seamless product launches.
- Build, develop, coach, and lead the project team to ensure maximum performance, providing purpose, direction, motivation, and accountability.
- Lead and support program managers within the team, ensuring clear priorities, effective execution, and consistent alignment with business objectives.
- Coordinate internal and external resources, ensuring projects remain within scope, schedule, and defined budgets, in collaboration with project staff from various functional departments.
- Analyze project progress and, when necessary, adapt scope, timelines, and costs to ensure that the project team adheres to project requirements.
- Establish and maintain relationships with appropriate stakeholders, providing day-to-day contact on project status and changes.
- Leverage industry best practices in project management while continuously seeking ways to optimize processes and enhance cross-team collaboration.
- Support Manufacturing Test and Finishing Strategies and roadmaps based on new product needs.
- Foster a positive, collaborative team culture that encourages ownership, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
- Ensure effective workload balancing, prioritization, and development of team members to meet program and organizational goals.

Key Job Accountabilities:

- Lead and coordinate program schedules, ensuring tactical plans are executed to support product development.
- Proactively identify and resolve program dependencies, issues, and risks to keep projects on track.
- Oversee budget planning and management to enable successful product development execution.
- Build strong relationships and facilitate effective decision-making across various teams and organizational levels.
- Oversee Product Life Cycle Management, including phase gate reviews and milestone tracking.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with outside resources, including third-party vendors and researchers.
- Monitor and assign resources appropriately to streamline project efficiency and maximize deliverable outputs.
- Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels as needed—escalating issues as necessary based on project work plans.
- Oversee multiple project teams, ensuring program goals are reached.
- Analyze, evaluate, and overcome project risks, and produce project reports for management and stakeholders.
- Lead, coach, and mentor program managers and project team members to strengthen performance, engagement, and capability.
- Support team development through regular feedback, performance management, and succession planning.
- Drive accountability within the team to ensure timely delivery, high-quality execution, and adherence to organizational standards.

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCES

- Senior candidate with at least  5 years of experience in a similar position .
- Proven ability to execute complex projects and deliver results, with expertise in program management and proficiency in a range of program management tools.
- Track record of successfully defining, managing, and delivering key initiatives and project schedules, while driving cross-functional collaboration.
- Experience working effectively across multiple sites and within diverse, multicultural teams.
- Demonstrated people management and team leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring, performance development, and prioritization of team workload.
- Ability to lead and develop program managers, set direction, and ensure alignment across multiple workstreams.
- Familiarity with test processes, engineering test methodologies, manufacturing operations, and/or product engineering experience.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong presentation skills.

The expected salary range for this position is €70,000 – €85,000 gross annual salary (RAL).

In accordance with the EU Pay Transparency Directive and applicable Italian legislation, this compensation range has been determined based on objective, gender-neutral criteria, including job responsibilities, required skills, relevant experience, qualifications, and market benchmarks. Placement within the range will depend on the candidate’s profile and demonstrated competencies. We are committed to equal pay for equal work and equal opportunities for all candidates.​

ST is proud to be one of the 17 companies certified as a 2025 Global Top Employer and the first and only semiconductor company to achieve this distinction. ST was recognized in this ranking thanks to its continuous improvement approach and stands out particularly in the areas of ethics & integrity, purpose & values, organization & change, business strategy, and performance.

At ST, we endeavor to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we do not tolerate discrimination. We aim to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the societies around us. We strive for equity in career development, career opportunities, and equal remuneration. We encourage candidates who may not meet every single requirement to apply, as we appreciate diverse perspectives and provide opportunities for growth and learning. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is woven into our company culture.

To discover more, visit st.com/careers.