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Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.\nOur award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.\nResponsibilities\nRole Summary\nThe Senior Technical Program Manager, Hardware Strategy & Operations combines technical program management, leadership operations, and portfolio planning for the Advanced Technology Labs Hardware organization. The individual will partner closely with the Hardware VP and leadership team to drive execution of critical technical initiatives, support technology investment and resource planning decisions, and establish the operating mechanisms needed to align resources, decisions, and organizational priorities.\nThis role requires a strong blend of technical credibility, operational excellence, business judgment, and cross-functional leadership. The successful candidate will help ensure key organizational priorities are aligned, executed, and delivered while supporting long-term technology and business objectives.\nCore Responsibilities\nTechnical Program Execution\nLead program management for critical hardware technology initiatives, managing risks and establishing frameworks to ensure effective cross-functional alignment and execution.\nFacilitate coordination among R&D, Finance, Product Planning, Manufacturing, HR, and business organizations to drive execution of strategic initiatives and commitments.\nTrack key actions, decisions, risks, and dependencies across the Hardware organization and drive timely resolution and follow-through.\nEstablish and maintain operating cadences, reviews, and governance mechanisms that improve organizational execution and accountability.\nDevelop program plans, milestones, metrics, and executive-level reporting to provide visibility into organizational priorities and progress. Leadership Operations and Organizational Effectiveness\nPartner with the Hardware VP and leadership team to drive annual planning processes, operating reviews, budget management, capital expenditure planning, and workforce planning activities.\nServe as a central point of coordination across the Hardware leadership team, ensuring alignment, follow-through, and execution of key organizational priorities.\nDevelop and maintain organizational operating mechanisms, leadership reviews, metrics, dashboards, and governance processes that improve visibility, accountability, and execution.\nManage organizational communications, business updates, leadership presentations, and executive review materials for internal and executive audiences.\nSupport organizational planning activities including hiring plans, headcount management, resource allocation, organizational health metrics, and investment tracking.\nCraft targeted communications for diverse stakeholder audiences on key business and technology initiatives. Technology Strategy and Portfolio Planning\nPartner with senior leadership to support prioritization of Advanced Technology Labs hardware technology investments and initiatives.\nProvide analytical support for program, headcount, capital, and budget prioritization discussions across the Hardware organization.\nDevelop data-driven insights and business cases to support investment decisions and organizational priorities.\nMonitor industry and technology trends, competitive offerings, and market opportunities relevant to the hardware technology portfolio.\nSupport evaluation of external partnerships, licensing opportunities, and corporate development activities that complement Keysight’s technology roadmap and strategic objectives.\nThis critical position will significantly influence Advanced Technology Labs hardware investments, operations, and technology roadmaps, helping accelerate innovation and strengthen Keysight’s technology leadership.\nQualifications\nSuccess Profile\nSuccess in this role requires strong technical credibility, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a bias for action. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguous environments, builds effective partnerships across the organization, and helps ensure key priorities are aligned, executed, and delivered.\nBS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline\nExperience developing semiconductor, IC/ASIC, packaging, interconnect, photonics, or related hardware technologies\n7+ years of experience within technology organizations, with experience in technical program management, R&D operations, business operations, engineering management, or similar roles\nStrong technical foundation and ability to work effectively with engineers, researchers, and technical leaders\nProven ability to drive alignment, coordinate across functions, and deliver results in complex organizational environments\nStrong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and ambiguity\nExperience supporting planning activities, including budgets, capital investments, headcount management, resource allocation, and operational reviews\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, leadership, and executive stakeholders\nSelf-starter with strong execution skills, sound judgment, and a demonstrated track record of turning ideas into results\nCandidates must be local or willing to relocate to Santa Rosa, CA\nThis position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these laws and regulations, U.S. persons (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) working for Keysight can access export-controlled items without authorization from the U.S. government. For any individual who is not a U.S. person, Keysight may need authorization from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency before the individual can access export-controlled items. Employment in this position for non-U.S. persons is contingent on Keysight’s ability to obtain any required government authorizations.\nCareers Privacy Statement\nKeysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.\nThe level of role and salary will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.\nCalifornia Pay Range: MIN $138,960- MIDPT $185,280 MAX $231,600\nNote: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region.\nThis role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program\nUS Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:\n- Medical, dental and vision\n- Health Savings Account\n- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts\n- Life, Accident, Disability insurance\n- Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health\n- 401(k) Plan\n- Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays\n- Paid Family Leave\n- Discounts, Perks\n- Tuition Reimbursement\n- Adoption Assistance\n- ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)\nRole Summary\nThe Senior Technical Program Manager, Hardware Strategy & Operations combines technical program management, leadership operations, and portfolio planning for the Advanced Technology Labs Hardware organization. The individual will partner closely with the Hardware VP and leadership team to drive execution of critical technical initiatives, support technology investment and resource planning decisions, and establish the operating mechanisms needed to align resources, decisions, and organizational priorities.\nThis role requires a strong blend of technical credibility, operational excellence, business judgment, and cross-functional leadership. The successful candidate will help ensure key organizational priorities are aligned, executed, and delivered while supporting long-term technology and business objectives.\nCore Responsibilities\nTechnical Program Execution\nLead program management for critical hardware technology initiatives, managing risks and establishing frameworks to ensure effective cross-functional alignment and execution.\nFacilitate coordination among R&D, Finance, Product Planning, Manufacturing, HR, and business organizations to drive execution of strategic initiatives and commitments.\nTrack key actions, decisions, risks, and dependencies across the Hardware organization and drive timely resolution and follow-through.\nEstablish and maintain operating cadences, reviews, and governance mechanisms that improve organizational execution and accountability.\nDevelop program plans, milestones, metrics, and executive-level reporting to provide visibility into organizational priorities and progress. 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