Sr Staff Program/Project Manager -RHT Core Teams

About our group:

Are you looking for a role with broad impact where you can engage across teams and achieve great results? If so, the Core Teams in the Recording Head Technology group is your opportunity!

We are a high-performing team of dedicated program managers who excel at cross-organizational collaboration, technology intercept planning, and delivering new technology to Seagate’s next-generation HDDs. This is a team where you will learn, gain valuable experience, and actively contribute to delivering the Exabytes the world needs to expand IT3.0 and prepare for IT4.0.

About the role - you will:

The Program Manager of the RHT (Recording Head Team) Core Team will lead a diverse team of technical and other professionals in the development of heads for next-generation HDD products.

• Lead a team of 8-10 members, with support from a dozen more across multiple sites.
• Establish team direction and priorities, measure, and track progress against defined goals.
• Identify and drive decisions on time and at the appropriate organizational level.
• Coordinate team activities, facilitate discussions, and foster teamwork.
• Ensure accountability by identifying owners for issues and sub-projects related to your programs.
• Communicate program status, challenges, and plans to executive management.
• Serve as the primary interface to the HDD Design Center on head development and delivery.
• Collaborate with Thailand slider and HGA development teams to deliver technology and material.
• Partner with the Korat drive factory on logistics, planning, and support.
• Manage work within budget, including yield forecasts and materials management.
• Transfer the program to the release products team after qualification and initial ramp.

About you:

• Proven track record of collaborating with multiple cross-discipline engineering teams.
• Demonstrated excellent communication and organizational skills, both written and oral.
• Experience in building strong, collaborative relationships with cross-functional partners.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to demonstrate versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to adapt to changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Proven capability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong judgment and business acumen with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.

Your experience includes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 12+ years of experience, or Master’s degree with 8+ years of experience, or Ph.D. with 5+ years of experience, or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience managing programs or projects and using tools commonly associated with PMP certification (Program Management Professional). PMP certification is desired but not required.
• Familiarity with the head development process, including factory build, assembly, and testing.
• Understanding of recording head and HDD functionality.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $137,363,20 - $200,200.00. The individual salary is based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Seagate offers comprehensive benefits to its eligible employees, including, but not limited to, , eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus program, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short-and long-term disability, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, health savings account, dependent care, and healthcare spending accounts. Seagate also offers paid time off, including 12 holidays, flexible time off provided pursuant to Seagate policy, a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave. The benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year and may differ depending on work location.

Location:

Our Normandale campus spans two suburbs, Edina and Bloomington, and serves as the Recording Head development and manufacturing arm of Seagate. Located in the heart of a bustling community, Seagate offers an on-site café, or if you prefer, you can drive to one of many restaurants just minutes away. Need to grab a gift over lunch time? Shopping is abundant in the area. If working out is your thing, the on-site fully equipped fitness center hosts wellness programs, outdoor activities, tournaments and group workouts. Looking for something more laid back? Reset in one of our meditations rooms or simply take a walk around our indoor walking path. On-site cultural festivals, celebrations and community volunteer opportunities also abound.
 

Location: Normandale, United States
Travel: Up to 25%

EEO Statement:

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