Principal, Program Manager- Business Operations

Here at Entegris, we use advanced science to enable technologies that transform the world, and we are seeking employees who have the drive to continue that mission.

Entegris is currently seeking a Principal Program Manager- Business Operations to join our team. This position will be based in our Aurora, IL, or Hillsboro, OR location.

The Principal Program Manager- Business Operations is responsible for leading large-scale strategic initiatives affecting the broad market. This role   provides cross-functional integration and execution leadership across complex programs that span product development, customer qualification, manufacturing readiness, operational scale-up, supply chain, quality, and commercial execution. In addition, the role supports the development of Business Unit operating mechanisms, performance visibility, and governance processes that enable effective execution and leadership decision-making.

The successful candidate will serve as the primary integrator across multiple functions, ensuring alignment of business objectives, technical execution, customer requirements, and operational readiness. This role requires the ability to influence senior leaders, drive decision-making in ambiguous environments, and successfully execute high-impact initiatives that support long-term business growth.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead complex cross-functional initiatives from planning through implementation, aligning technical, operational, commercial, and customer requirements.
• Develop integrated execution plans, establish clear governance, and drive resolution of risks, dependencies, resource conflicts, and organizational barriers.
• Coordinate product, customer qualification, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial readiness for broad market launches and other strategic transitions.
• Determine where alternative materials or technologies should intercept product qualifications and lead execution of the approach
• Provide clear visibility to progress, risks, decisions, and resource needs, and drive accountability across functions without direct authority; Determine how to apply lessons learned to improve execution of future strategic initiatives.
• Partner with business leaders to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, ensuring alignment across functions and timely execution of key business objectives.
• Develop and improve business operating mechanisms, performance metrics, and governance processes that support leadership decision-making, organizational effectiveness, and execution against business objectives.

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, PhD, or equivalent).
• PMP, PgMP, or similar program management certification.
• Experience supporting major product launches and customer qualification programs.
• Experience working within CMP, semiconductor, advanced materials, specialty chemicals, or related industries.

PACE Values

• People & Teamwork
• Accountability, Integrity & Trust
• Creativity & Innovation
• Dedication to Excellence

Success Factors

• Thinks strategically while driving disciplined execution.
• Creates alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Anticipates business, technical, and operational risks before they materialize.
• Demonstrates strong ownership and bias for action.
• Navigates ambiguity and effectively drives clarity.
• Builds credibility through influence, collaboration, and results.
• Maintains focus on customer success and business outcomes.
• Operates with an enterprise mindset and balances competing priorities across functions.

The role delivers strategic value by directly influencing business growth, customer satisfaction, execution excellence, and long-term organizational success.

At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.

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