Program / Project Manager - Released Program Team
Derry/Londonderry, GB
About our group:
The Factory Core Team / Component Program Management team under Product and Strategic Operation Management organization drives product and supply–demand decisions across Seagate’s global factories to achieve business goals. We collaborate closely with the Design Center, Seagate global factories to launch new products and optimize manufacturing ramps, ensuring supply responds effectively to customer demand.
We also support Seagate’s products, supply and demand operation (PSDO) process to align long range inventory strategies with the business plan. This includes balancing demand and supply choices, reconciling top down financial objectives with bottom up operational realities and preparing scenario based analyses to support S&OP decision making.
About the role - you will:
Product Qualification & Project Management • Lead end-to-end product qualification strategies across wafer, slider, and HGA levels Supply Chain Optimisation • Act as a key interface between production, planning, PPE, and core teams to ensure sustainable supply Issue Management • Serve as the focal point for product-level issues across engineering, manufacturing, and integration teams Yield Improvement & Performance Management • Drive Critical Yield Plan (CYP) execution across released products Leadership & Collaboration • Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and program management
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to define and execute qualification plans across multiple programs
• Align with design centers, factories, and program teams on readiness, risks, and milestones
• Support technology transitions and ensure robust qualification across sites
• Drive wafer second-site strategy to balance supply risk and operational efficiency
• Lead qualification and material strategies to respond to supply constraints and allocation challenges
• Enable cross-site alignment (STST, MNC, LCO, Asia) to optimize supply performance
• Lead structured issue resolution including ownership, root cause analysis, and closure
• Manage factory and customer quality issues, including escalation and executive communication
• Drive scrap reduction strategies, particularly related to wafer qualification
• Partner with design and factory teams to define and execute Yield Improvement Plans (YIP)
• Identify design, process, and wafer-level opportunities to improve yield and cost
• Provide data-driven insights to support prioritization and investment decisions
• Build alignment across global stakeholders (US, UK, Asia)
• Facilitate structured program reviews and governance
• Provide clear recommendations and escalation to senior leadership
About you:
• Strong understanding of recording head/semiconductor manufacturing value chain
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to drive execution across complex, cross-functional environments
• Structured and data-driven approach to problem solving
• Ability to influence stakeholders at both technical and leadership levels
• Strong communication skills with clarity and confidence in managing ambiguity
• Proven ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Your experience includes:
• Degree in Engineering/Science (Physics, Materials, Electrical, Mechanical preferred) You might also have: • Familiarity with yield management frameworks (CYP / YIP) Completed applications should be submitted no later than midnight on 5th July. Testing may be used as part of the selection process. Employees wishing to be considered for the above post should submit your completed application through SAP - Seagate Careers, or through Career Discovery. At Seagate, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. To explore current Job openings, please join our Talent Network for career updates and to be considered for future opportunities. Seagate Technology is committed to equal opportunity in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community irrespective of sex, marital status, religious affiliation, age, disability or ethnic origin. The Company specifically welcomes applications from the protestant community who are currently underrepresented in this job category. All applications will be considered strictly on the basis of merit.
• Extensive program/project management experience in multi-site engineering or manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of product qualification flows and factory operations
• Experience in supply chain optimization and issue resolution
• Track record of driving cross-functional initiatives from development through production
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable decisions
• Exposure to global S&OP processes and supply-demand planning
• Experience working across multiple international sites and time zones
This is a Full-Time position working 39 hours per week, on-site working.
This role does not meet the criteria set by the Home Office for sponsorship on a Skilled Worker Visa as such sponsorship of this visa cannot be offered.
Please demonstrate on your Cover Letter or CV how you meet the criteria above in order to proceed in the recruitment process.
Location:
Springtown, Northern Ireland
Our Springtown site in Derry/Londonderry is one of the largest manufacturers in the area and we’re proud that Seagate is a flexible and inclusive place to work. We have more than 1,550 employees spanning research and development, manufacturing, and other functions.
Here at work, you can grab breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks at our subsidized on-site cafe.
Looking for an active break from your workday? We’ve got you covered. Take a group or individual exercise class during lunch or after work at our on-site gym.
Network with your colleagues through the Young Professionals Network, Women’s Leadership Group, the Carers Café (for caregivers of individuals with disabilities), Volunteer in the community with our support! Join our creative network, which includes a choir, foreign language classes and even a cookery class!
Join our Employee Resource Groups (ERG), a voluntary, employee-led community built on a shared diversity identity and/or an appreciation of that identity, open to ALL current employees at Seagate!
See list below of many of our Springtown Company Benefits:
• Health – Private healthcare, for employees and dependents, Company sick pay and medical leave, Occupational healthcare service, Employee assistance programmes, Group income protection and On-site gym/ exercise classes / personal trainer.
• Work Life Balance – Annual leave, Part-time working, Enhanced maternity pay, Enhanced paternity pay, Bereavement leave. Onsite gym
• Finance – Pension – employer contributory scheme, Life assurance, Employee stock purchase plan, Competitive base pay, Company bonus scheme, Reward and recognition, Perks at work discount programmes, Pay for civil / jury duty.
• Career – Degree / non degree assistance Externally accredited training and development opportunities, Service awards, LinkedIn learning, Learning & development programmes
Location: Springtown, United Kingdom
Travel: None