Associate Operations Program Manager

Mountain View, CAfull time

On Site

entry

$11k–$129k

H1B: yes

Lightmatter Associate Operations Program Manager at Lightmatter supports supplier execution and master build planning for photonic engine manufacturing. The role coordinates cross-functional teams and manages project schedules and vendor milestones.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities
Support end-to-end operational execution and master build planning across silicon foundries, OSATs, and Contract Manufacturers.
Assist in tracking multi-tier material availability and maintaining line-item Clear-To-Build matrices to ensure factory builds remain unblocked.
Coordinate cross-functional dependencies between internal engineering, quality, and commercial teams to keep hardware build schedules on track.
Execute daily Bill of Materials (BOM) management, Engineering Change Order (ECO) routing, and revision control within Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and ERP environments.
Maintain accurate project schedules, track internal engineering deliverables, and monitor external vendor milestone progress against defined Statements of Work.
Prepare build readiness reports, consolidate material trackers, and present operational updates to internal supply chain and engineering teams.

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain1 to 3 years of relevant experience

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, Engineering, or a related field.
1 to 3 years of relevant experience, or a highly successful internship in hardware operations, technical program management, or supply chain within the tech sector.
Foundational understanding of hardware manufacturing processes, contract manufacturing environments, or NPI build cycles.
Hands-on experience or demonstrated ability to navigate PLM systems (e.g., Arena, Agile) and ERP/MRP environments for BOM and material management.
Strong cross-functional communication skills with the ability to clearly coordinate tasks across highly technical engineering and operations teams.
Detail-oriented execution with a track record of maintaining accurate schedules, trackers, and project documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

Direct internship or prior project experience at Lightmatter, specifically supporting electro-optical hardware, semiconductor, or advanced packaging programs.
Familiarity with Clear-To-Build tracking, material shortage mitigation, and component lead-time management.
Prior exposure to executing engineering change orders and hardware lifecycle transitions.

Benefits

Dental
Vision
Equity/RSU
Parental Leave
Life Insurance

Company

Lightmatter

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