Job Description

DustPhotonics develops cutting-edge silicon photonics technology, revolutionizing connectivity and communication in data centres and enabling high-performance systems with improved power efficiency, integration, and cost.

As silicon photonics rapidly expands into additional markets such as healthcare, LIDAR and advanced sensing, DustPhotonics is solving complex engineering challenges through smart execution, strong collaboration, and a culture of ownership and accountability.

We are seeking a hands-on Technical Program Manager (PMO) to lead complex customer programs in a fast-growing, multidisciplinary deep-tech environment.

This role drives execution across customers, R&D and operations teams, owning programs from early design engagement through data centres qualification and production ramp - directly enabling customer adoption, predictable delivery, and revenue growth.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong ownership and execution mindset
• Structured, proactive and business-oriented
• Excellent communication across technical and commercial stakeholders
• Thrives in fast-paced startup environments

Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience in Technical Program Management, PMO, or Project Management in technical environments
• Strong technical foundation — preferably an engineering degree
• Experience leading cross-functional programs involving R&D, manufacturing and customers
• Ability to manage complex, multidisciplinary projects end-to-end

Preferred

• Background in hardware, semiconductors, photonics, systems, or deep-tech
• Exposure to customer-facing programs and design-in processes

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end execution of customer programs - from design-in through DC qualification and production ramp
• Drive on-time delivery of milestones and customer commitments in complex technical environments
• Act as the execution focal point between customers, R&D and operations teams
• Build and scale multi-customer execution frameworks that support company growth
• Proactively identify risks, remove blockers, and minimize escalations across programs
• Ensure high-quality delivery while protecting engineering focus