About Syenta Syenta is pioneering a new era in semiconductor manufacturing with our groundbreaking Localized Electrochemical Manufacturing (LEM) technology. Our manufacturing products build cutting edge advanced packaging for the semiconductor industry by combining patterning and metallization into a single tool. We do that by achieving high-speed, high-resolution metallization at significantly lower costs and energy use, while minimizing emissions and waste.

Founded in Australia, our growing footprint in the US represents a key milestone in our journey. We are building a world-class team where seasoned engineers and ambitious emerging talent collaborate to solve some of the toughest challenges in semiconductor manufacturing.

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

Market-competitive salary

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

📌 Senior Technical Program Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Syenta
📍 Sydney