Senior Technical Program Manager

About Syenta 

Syenta is pioneering a new era in semiconductor manufacturing with our groundbreaking Localised Electrochemical Manufacturing (LEM) technology. Our platform enables advanced packaging by combining patterning and metallisation into a single tool. We achieve high-speed, high-resolution metallisation at lower costs and energy use, while minimising emissions and waste. 

Founded in Australia, we are building a world-class team of engineers and scientists tackling some of the toughest challenges in semiconductor manufacturing. Our collaborative, people-first culture empowers individuals to take ownership, innovate, and deliver breakthrough results. 

About the Role 

Syenta is seeking a high-ownership Program Manager to directly lead and execute several critical and highly impactful company projects. In this role, you will not just facilitate but own the end-to-end project lifecycle under tight deadlines. 

You will serve as the central driving force aligning multiple international departments to ensure seamless execution. This position requires an autonomous, self-directed leader who thrives within complex and dynamic ecosystems. The ideal candidate will possess the analytical mindset to proactively mitigate risks before they impact timelines. 

Responsibilities 

Program & Project Leadership 

• Owns the end-to-end project lifecycle, driving execution against tight, technically complex deadlines 
• Applies strong project management principles across small to large-scale programs 
• Owns projects and processes of significant technical importance, with outcomes spanning process development, materials, and engineering teams 

Planning, Risk & Governance 

• Creates and manages core PM artifacts including schedules, resource forecasts, and risk/issues logs 
• Proactively identifies and mitigates risks before they impact timelines 
• Drives process and methodology improvements to increase project and team efficiency 

Cross-Functional & External Coordination 

• Aligns multiple international departments (materials scientists, chemists, process engineers) to ensure seamless execution 
• Manages external supplier and fab relationships to ensure on-time delivery against program milestones 

Reporting, Ownership & Continuous Improvement 

• Collects, analyzes and publishes program performance data via dashboards and status reports 
• Translates metrology and experimental data into actionable process improvements 
• Works independently with minimal supervision, taking initiative and making decisions that advance team goals 

Requirements  

• 10+ years managing complex technical programs 
• Formal program/project management education. PMP certification or Scrum Master 
• Experience managing programs in semiconductor, MEMS, or advanced packaging environments 
• Experience in a startup/scale-up setting, comfortable with ambiguity 
• Experience coordinating with external fabs/foundries and managing supplier delivery schedules 
• Experience leading cross-functional, global technical teams 
• Strong technical fluency to engage credibly with process/fabrication engineers 
• Excellent communication skills, with experience reporting to executive/founder-level stakeholders 

Why Choose Syenta? 

We’re passionate about building a diverse, people-first company. Our culture of collaboration and mutual respect fuels innovation capable of redefining an industry. At Syenta, you’ll have the opportunity to take ownership, lead high-impact teams, and shape the future of semiconductor manufacturing. 

What We Offer 

• Salary Range: $140k – $180k 
• Early-stage equity opportunities 
• 12% superannuation contributions 
• Flexible leave policies and a strong work-life balance 
• Professional growth in a high-impact, fast-growing deep-tech startup 
• Team events and collaborative culture, including company-wide gatherings in Australia