# Staff Operations Program Manager at Lightmatter

- Company: Lightmatter
- What the company does: Rethinking the limits of AI, Lightmatter merges photonics and computing to build a future where speed, efficiency, and intelligence converge. Backed by GV.
- Company website: https://lightmatter.co
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Mountain View, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-11-03
- Apply by: 2026-12-18
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/lightmatter/jobs/5464327008?gh_jid=5464327008&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/lightmatter-staff-operations-program-manager/

## About the role

If you're passionate about tackling complex challenges, making an impact, and being an expert in your craft, join our team of brilliant scientists, engineers, and accomplished industry leaders. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, Engineering, or a related field, complemented by relevant operational experience
- 8+ years of progressive experience in Operations Program Management or Partner Operations within high-tech hardware, semiconductors, optical networking, or silicon photonics
- Proven track record directly managing external manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, silicon foundries, or OSATs through complex NPI-to-HVM build cycles
- Advanced expertise constructing multi-tier master schedules, tracking material availability, and enforcing line-item CTB matrices across multi-stage assembly flows
- Executive presence, influence, and assertiveness necessary to drive both internal engineering teams and external partner program managers to strict milestone dates
- Hands-on experience executing BOM management, ECO routing, and revision control within PLM systems, alongside working within ERP/MRP environments

Tags: Supply Chain

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/lightmatter-staff-operations-program-manager/