About Veeco
You probably don’t realize it, but what we do at Veeco touches the lives of every person, every day. It’s a bold statement, but it’s true. From the smartphones in our pockets that access the world’s collective knowledge, to the cloud-based services where all that information lives, to high-speed wireless communication and computing power needed to drive artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, gaming and so much more, our technology is all around us.
We design, develop, manufacture, and service highly complex, cutting-edge machines used by our customers to create the essential devices that drive the digital age, connect the world, and improve the human experience. Along with the world’s leading technology companies, many of which are household names, we help solve their most difficult material science challenges, enabling technologies for a more connected, sustainable, and convenient world.
We’re looking for material difference-makers to join our growing team. Interested? Learn more at www.veeco.com/careers.
Overview
Come join Veeco and lead a high-impact team shaping the future of manufacturing continuity and product lifecycle strategy.
As a Senior Program Manager – Product Manufacturing & Obsolescence, you will lead enterprise efforts to proactively manage component lifecycle risk across complex Bills of Material—ensuring the organization can build, deliver, and scale with confidence in a dynamic supply environment.
In this highly visible role, you’ll turn data into insight and insight into action—driving decisions that protect product availability and operational stability. You’ll partner across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing to build a forward-looking, scalable approach to lifecycle risk—staying ahead of disruption rather than reacting to it.
This is a mission-critical leadership opportunity to shape how a growing organization anticipates risk, strengthens resilience, and delivers at scale. If you thrive in complexity, lead through influence, and are motivated to build systems that prevent problems before they arise, you’ll find unmatched ownership and impact here.
What Success Looks Like in This Role
- Manufacturing continuity is protected: Disruptions from obsolescence are anticipated and minimized
- Visibility drives action: Clear, real-time insight into BOM-level risk informs decisions across teams
- Decisions are aligned and data-driven: Stakeholders operate from a shared view of priorities and trade-offs
- Mitigation is proactive: Risks are addressed early, ahead of supplier or market changes
- Data is trusted and becomes a strategic asset: Master data and lifecycle intelligence are accurate, governed, and actionable
- Leadership confidence is strong: Executives rely on your insight, structure, and judgment
- Programs scale with the business: Processes and governance evolve with growing complexity
- You’re a strategic partner: Recognized as the go-to leader bridging engineering, data, and operations
Location: Somerset, NJ or Horsham, PA
Work Arrangement: Hybrid preferred; remote considered for exceptional candidates
Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Risk Ownership
- Own end-to-end program execution for obsolescence and lifecycle risk management across complex, high-mix product portfolios
- Establish and maintain BOM-level visibility into lifecycle risk, ensuring manufacturing continuity and build plan protection
- Translate lifecycle intelligence and supplier signals into clear, actionable mitigation strategies
- Drive prioritization frameworks that align risk, business impact, and execution timelines
Cross-Functional Orchestration
- Lead alignment across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Quality to execute mitigation strategies
- Partner with Engineering to evaluate and qualify alternate components and drive design resilience
- Serve as the escalation point for critical manufacturability, lifecycle, and data integrity risks
- Influence decision-making at both operational and executive levels
Master Data & Lifecycle Intelligence Leadership
- Lead and develop a team of data analysts to transform raw product and supplier data into high-quality, intelligent SAP master data
- Drive creation, validation, and continuous improvement of material master and BOM data to support lifecycle and manufacturing decisions
- Establish scalable processes and standards to convert disparate data into actionable lifecycle intelligence within SAP
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and governance of BOMs, material masters, and OEM/supplier data
- Integrate lifecycle intelligence into decision-making through tools, supplier insights, and cross-functional alignment
- Partner with IT and business stakeholders to enhance data models, governance, and automation
- Champion data standards and scalable operating models across teams
Risk Governance & Execution
- Establish and manage structured processes for identifying, tracking, and resolving obsolescence risks
- Ensure clear documentation and communication of risk exposure, mitigation plans, and decision outcomes
- Lead development and review of enterprise-level risk and obsolescence reporting
Communication, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Deliver executive-ready dashboards, KPIs, and program updates that drive transparency and alignment
- Highlight key risks, dependencies, and blockers requiring leadership action
- Build a predictable governance cadence that enables proactive decision-making
- Continuously improve processes, tools, and insights to elevate program maturity
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field
- At least 12 years of experience in program management, manufacturing operations, product lifecycle management, or supply chain risk
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Program Leadership: Proven success leading complex, cross-functional programs in data-driven environments
Domain Expertise: Strong knowledge of:
- BOM structures and material master data
- Product lifecycle and obsolescence management
- Engineering change and manufacturing processes
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Ability to translate technical and data insights into clear, actionable business decisions
- Strategic & Forward-Thinking: Anticipates risk, connects data across systems, and shapes proactive strategies
- Executive Communication: Communicates clearly and influences stakeholders at all levels
- Collaboration & Influence: Builds alignment across diverse, cross-functional teams
- Problem Solving: Navigates ambiguity with a structured, solutions-oriented approach
- Operational Excellence: Drives rigor, consistency, and continuous improvement
- Ownership & Resilience: Takes initiative and delivers results in fast-paced environments
Additional Strengths Preferred:
- Experience in electronics, electromechanical, or regulated industries
- Familiarity with ERP systems, lifecycle intelligence platforms, and MDM tools
- PMP or equivalent certification
- Experience operating in global, matrixed organizations
Salary and Benefits
The expected salary range for this position is $151,787 - $192,264, plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors when determining your pay.
Other benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Commuter Benefits
- Life and Accident Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Identity Theft Remediation
- Emergency Travel Assistance
Veeco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics. Veeco is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
