Senior Project Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities:

• Execute product development plans in coordination with Product Managers, focusing on timely delivery, resource alignment, and cross-functional coordination.
• Lead engineering programs that resolve material procurement challenges, especially those related to the PON process.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules, budgets, and execution plans across engineering and supply chain teams.
• Coordinate efforts across functional groups (engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality) to ensure alignment and timely execution.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to keep programs on track.
• Facilitate regular program reviews, status updates, and stakeholder communications.
• Support Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), BOM updates, and documentation workflows in collaboration with Product Managers and technical leads.
• Ensure validation, verification, and release activities are executed according to plan.
• Collaborate with Product Managers to translate product requirements into actionable engineering tasks and milestones.
• Drive continuous improvement in program execution processes and tools.

Basic Qualifications:

• Project or demonstrated program management experience in capital equipment product development.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in program or project management within a technical or engineering environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing complex engineering programs with multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle phases and engineering development workflows.
• BS in Engineering (ME, EE, CS, CSE, Physics) or equivalent technical degree preferred
• MBA or PMP certification is a plus.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

It is the policy of Axcelis to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment for all persons free from discrimination based on race, sex, religion, age, color, national origin, disability status, medical condition (including pregnancy), veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.  Axcelis will provide reasonable accommodation necessary to enable a disabled candidate or employee to perform the essential functions of the position, unless the accommodation would create an undue hardship for the Company.
 

U.S. BASE SALARY RANGE

This base salary range reflects the typical compensation for this role across U.S. locations.

Our salary ranges are determined by role and level; individual pay is determined based on

multiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, work

location, and internal equity. The range provides the opportunity for growth and progression as

you develop within the role.

Base pay is one part of our U.S. total compensation package which includes eligibility in the

Axcelis Team Incentive bonus plan, and comprehensive benefits package (for regular

employees working 20+ hours a week).