Chief of Staff, Program Management - Photonic Systems for AI

We're looking for a Chief of Staff / Lead Program Manager to help run our Photonic Systems for AI portfolio. This leader will bring execution rigor across complex, cross-functional programs, owning budgeting and financial coordination, building program tracking and accountability, and driving clear prioritization across competing needs, including wafer runs and capital commitments. A team of Program Managers will report to this role, which reports directly to the organization leader. What You'll Do

• Lead the program management function for a portfolio of photonic system initiatives supporting AI.
• Establish and run program tracking, dashboards, operating cadence, and escalation paths to ensure on-time execution.
• Establish and manage NPI milestones (stage gates, deliverables, and readiness reviews) to drive predictable execution from development through wafer runs, build, test, and launch.
• Partner with Finance to manage budgets, forecasting, and spend tracking across programs.
• Drive wafer run prioritization and decision-making frameworks tied to technical readiness, risk, and business priority.
• Define and manage capital commitments for wafers and program needs, ensuring alignment to roadmap and delivery milestones.
• Manage and develop a team of Program Managers, standardizing execution best practices and improving predictability.