Senior, Project Manager

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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., H

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