Program director Jobs in Phoenix, AZ

Job Title: Director, Program ManagerLocation: Phoenix, AZEmployment Type: Direct Hire Industry: Semiconductor ManufacturingCompensation: $170K - $200K + 20%/YearSchedule: 40 Hours/Week About the Opportunity:-We're seeking an experienced Director, Program Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of a large-scale, multi-billion-dollar semiconductor assembly and test facility. This senior leadership role will oversee multiple integrated projects spanning design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational start-up, ensuring successful execution against program objectives, budgets, timelines, and contractual 'll Do:-Develop and drive the overall program execution strategy, ensuring alignment across project scope, schedules, funding, and delivery objectives.-Establish program governance, reporting frameworks, and decision-making protocols to maintain visibility into performance, risks, and mitigation plans.-Lead cross-functional collaboration across facilities, factory operations, finance, IT, security, and legal teams, while coordinating general contractors, design teams, and owner vendors.-Oversee commissioning and operational readiness, including Operational Readiness and Acceptance Testing (ORAT), system validation, and transition from construction to operations.-Manage facility handover, documentation, training, tool installation readiness, production ramp-up, and overall project closeout. Why You'll Love Working Here:-Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.-Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.-People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.-Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates. Why This Opportunity is Exciting:This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally. About Acara SolutionsAcara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. Sound like a good fit?APPLY TODAY What You'll Bring:-High School Diploma or GED-10+ years of experience in managing large-scale industrial, manufacturing, or semiconductor capital projects, including projects valued in the hundreds of millions to multi-billion-dollar range, with responsibility for project execution, schedule, budget, and stakeholder management.-10+ years of experience in leading cross-functional project teams, including engineering and design firms, contractors, equipment vendors, tool suppliers, and commissioning teams. What Sets You Apart:-Strong expertise in semiconductor facility design and construction, including cleanroom environments (ISO-classified), contamination control, and operational readiness.-Working knowledge of semiconductor facility infrastructure and process utilities, including Ultra Pure Water (UPW), Process Cooling Water (PCW), Clean Dry Air (CDA), specialty gases, electrical distribution systems, and redundancy design.-Demonstrated understanding of semiconductor equipment installation and startup, including facility-to-tool integration, utility connections, tool move-in planning, equipment qualification, and manufacturing ramp readiness.-Strong cross-functional leadership-Ability to challenge contractor and design professional assumptions-Executive communication and reporting capability. Additional Information:-Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check. 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