Senior, Project Manager

Job Title:

Senior, Project Manager

Job Description:

The Role

Entegris is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Business Operations team at our San Luis Obispo, California location.

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading strategic, cross-functional initiatives that optimize the end-to-end order lifecycle within a complex manufacturing environment. This role drives operational efficiency, improves delivery predictability, and enhances customer satisfaction by ensuring seamless execution from order intake through production and final delivery.

Serving as a central orchestrator across Sales, Supply Chain, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Customer Operations, this individual identifies systemic bottlenecks, leads process improvements, and ensures scalable, reliable execution. The role requires strong program leadership, operational insight, and the ability to translate business priorities into measurable outcomes.

What You’ll Do

Lead end-to-end ownership of order lifecycle execution, from order intake and validation through production, fulfillment, and delivery

Drive cross-functional alignment across Sales, Production, Supply Chain, Quality, and Customer Service to ensure on-time and accurate order fulfillment

Develop and manage integrated project plans aligned to production schedules, identifying critical paths, dependencies, and risks

Serve as the primary escalation point for order execution challenges, coordinating rapid issue resolution and recovery planning

Drive improvements in schedule adherence, delivery predictability, and execution timelines across operations

Monitor and analyze key performance metrics, including cycle time, on-time delivery (OTD), backlog, WIP aging, and material availability

Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for operational inefficiencies and delivery delays

Identify systemic bottlenecks (capacity, materials, logistics, quality) and implement scalable process improvements

Facilitate daily/weekly operational reviews to track execution progress, address risks, and remove barriers

Build and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to provide visibility into order and project performance

Coordinate contract execution requirements, including scope adherence, deliverables, and customer acceptance criteria

Partner with internal and external stakeholders to manage customer expectations and ensure high levels of satisfaction

Lead change management efforts by assessing cross-functional impacts and ensuring alignment across processes and systems

Drive adoption of project management tools, methodologies, and best practices to enhance execution efficiency

Support contract negotiations, change orders, and dispute resolution in partnership with commercial and legal teams

Represent operations in customer-facing engagements, including status updates, risk discussions, and executive reviews

Create a healthy and safe work environment for all employees .

Any other duties as assigned.

What We Seek

Bachelor’s degree in B usiness , Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

8–12+ years of experience in project or program management within manufacturing or operations environments

Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain dynamics, and order fulfillment workflows

Demonstrated ability to improve operational performance, delivery timelines, and process efficiency

Experience with project planning, risk management, and performance tracking tools

Experience in semiconductor, high-tech manufacturing, or regulated industries

Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools

Strong data analysis and visualization capabilities (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau)

Certification in Project Management (PMP, Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent)

Experience leading global or multi-site initiatives

Why Work at Entegris

Lead. Inspire. Innovate. Define Your Future.

Not everyone who works for a global company shares the same background, experiences and perspectives. We leverage the differences of our employees to bring new ideas to the table. Every employee throughout the company is encouraged to share input on projects and initiatives. Our decision-making process is truly a collaborative effort as we realize there are leaders at every level of the organization. We put our values at the core of how we operate as an organization — not just when it’s convenient, but in a lasting and meaningful way. We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact on your life inside and outside of the office.

What We Offer

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match

Compensation: $120,000-$135,000 per year range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role

Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs

Flexible work schedule and 11 paid holidays a year

Paid time off (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge

Education assistance to support your learning journey

Values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence

Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.

At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.