Associate Operations Program Manager

Lightmatter's Supply Chain Operations team designs and executes the complex, global manufacturing networks required to build our world-first photonic engines at scale. We partner seamlessly with critical component vendors and Tier-1 manufacturing partners to deliver a resilient, cost-effective, and rapid flow of cutting-edge hardware.

As an Operations Program Manager, you will serve as a key operational coordinator supporting supplier execution, Statement of Work (SOW) tracking, and master build planning across silicon foundries, Tier-1/Tier-2 OSATs, and Contract Manufacturers.

Operating collaboratively alongside senior supply chain leadership, you will help bridge internal R&D, Packaging Engineering, Quality, and Commercial (GSM) teams with external vendors to support NPI builds transitioning into High-Volume Manufacturing.

In this role, you will support the operational execution of active Passage and/or Guide programs. You will assist in maintaining multi-tier material availability tracking, updating Clear-To-Build (CTB) readiness, monitoring vendor milestones, and facilitating cross-functional schedule alignment.

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.

Required Qualifications

• 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 Qualifications

• 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.