Program Manager, Brand Marketing

Compensation:  $103,300 - $137,400 per year (SF Bay Area Candidates Only)

The exact compensation may vary based upon skills & experience 

Although we’re small, we’re mighty and positively influence and impact society at large. At SEMI, we offer opportunities to connect and interact with world leaders, industry legends, and rising stars. We help our member companies in the semiconductor industry develop public and private policies to strengthen global supply chains and promote business growth and prosperity. As part of our team, you will have abundant opportunities to learn, grow professionally and contribute while advancing an industry that is the foundation for technology innovation. We take pride in offering work-life balance so you can live your personal and professional life to the fullest. 

Individuals of all ages, all people of color, women, women of color, individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, and all other individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 

SEMI is the leading global microelectronics industry association with a plethora of programs that help members grow their businesses and address top challenges worldwide. We bring people together in member-driven communities, initiatives, and events to create a more resilient, skilled, and environmentally sustainable industry in the long run.

THE ROLE:

We are looking for a planner and organizer to join our corporate marketing team to help take our brand to the next level. This program manager role will require a tenacious detail-oriented planner who can wrangle creative minds into delivering projects on-time and on budget. This person is a problem solver, who likes challenges and most importantly offering creative solutions to deliver consistent project outcomes.

This is a full-time, exempt position and reports to the Sr. Brand Manager at the SEMI HQ Milpitas office.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously and a strong attention to detail
• Ensure that internal teams and agency partners have ample notice of creative requirements for project completion and equip them with materials/assets necessary for success
• Manage project timelines with the internal stakeholders and agency partners
• Experience with and even comfortable working in ambiguity, building thoughtful strategies and approaches
• Determine where additional cross-functional resources are needed and use collaboration skills to deliver results
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across layered teams
• Work closely with teams such as product marketing, regional marketing, comms, product development, and sales to ensure alignment and integration of the brand identity into all aspects of the business
• Strong presentation skills to facilitate team meetings (i.e. kick-offs, status, internal/client reviews, etc.), and communicate action steps to ensure clarity and progress to goal

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:

• You will align project team needs to clear objectives and coordinate internal resources to get the job done
• Exhibit excellent oral and written communication & presentation skills 
• Drive the brand process forward to ensure adherence to repeatable, quality processes and deliverables 
• Build and foster relationships, demonstrating an ability to influence global teams to deliver successful projects 

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Highly organized and able to work independently to drive initiatives forward
• Confident communicator – convey messages clearly and effectively
• Relationship builder (both internal and external)
• Strong project management and time management skills
• Creativity and ability to lead projects independently and with collaboration from stakeholders
• Great problem-solving skills
• Proven experience managing multiple creative agencies and design partners
• Program Management in a design department, ad space or corporate branding is a plus
• Consistent track record of prioritizing workload, handling multiple assignments simultaneously, and meeting deliverables under tight deadlines
• Experience managing multiple calendars across various time zones; Ability to anticipate needs and changes, navigate ambiguity, and make decisions with independent and sound judgment
• Passionate and self-motivated, with outstanding attention to detail, sense of urgency, and follow-through

FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE OR PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE:

• B.S./B.A. or advanced degree in Communications, Marketing or related fields 
• 6+ years of experience in program management and project coordination in support of a brand, marketing or UX design function
• PMP Certification a plus
• Ideally experience in the semiconductor and or hardware industry
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Excels working in a global organization with diverse geographies/regions and cultures. 

ABOUT SEMI

SEMI® is the global industry association connecting over 3,000 member companies and 1.5 million professionals worldwide across the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain. We accelerate member collaboration on solutions to top industry challenges through Advocacy, Workforce Development, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management and other programs. Our SEMICON® expositions and events, technology communities, standards and market intelligence help advance our members’ business growth and innovations in design, devices, equipment, materials, services and software, enabling smarter, faster, more secure electronics. Since 1970, SEMI has built connections that have helped its members prosper, create new markets, and collaborate on common industry challenges. SEMI maintains offices in Milpitas, Bangalore, Berlin, Brussels, Hsinchu, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo and Washington, D.C. Visit www.semi.org and connect with SEMI on LinkedIn and X to learn more.

SEMI is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. We want to have the best available person in every job. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, (includes language use and possession of a driver’s license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the United States is authorized under federal law), ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. Discrimination can also include failing to reasonably accommodate religious practices or qualified individuals with disabilities where the accommodation does not post an undue hardship. All discrimination is unlawful.