Seagate Technology
Program / Project Manager - Released Program Team
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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.
About The Role - You Will
Lead cross-functional execution across product lifecycle phases, driving qualification, supply chain optimization, issue resolution, and yield improvement initiatives. This role operates as the central integration point between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, design center and program teams to ensure successful product delivery, quality, and cost performance from development through EOL.
Supply Chain Optimization
Key Responsibilities
Product Qualification
- Lead qualification planning and execution across products and factories.
- Manage milestones, risks, approvals, and launch readiness.
Supply Chain Optimization
- Drive wafer sourcing and qualification strategies to ensure supply continuity.
- Identify opportunities to improve supply flexibility and operational efficiency.
Issue Management
- Lead cross-functional resolution of product, quality, and qualification issues.
- Communicate risks, actions, and decisions to stakeholders.
Yield & Cost Improvement
- Drive CYP/YIP execution to improve yield, cost, and business performance.
- Track improvement initiatives and support data-driven decisions.
Collaboration & Leadership
- Lead global cross-functional teams to deliver business objectives.
- Provide clear recommendations and support executive decision-making.
About You
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (Physics, Materials, Electrical, Mechanical preferred)
Your Experience Includes
- Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel across multiple teams, locations, and time zones with minimal supervision.
- Excellent organization and critical thinking skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to drive data-based decisions.
- Good stakeholder management and communication skills (technical and executive levels).
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You Might Also Have
- Project Management in engineering Improvement.
- Familiarity with Seagate products and technologies.
- Familiarity with Seagate development processes.
Working Environment
- Global, cross-functional role.
- High interaction with engineering and operations leadership.
- Limited travel ( Location: STST
Completed applications should be submitted no later than midnight on Sunday 1st November 2026.
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.
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.
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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.
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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
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