IT Project Manager in Newark, California at Unigen
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Job Description
Unigen, headquartered in Newark, California, is a trusted partner for businesses seeking to power their next generation of products. Founded in 1991, we've grown into a leading provider of electronics manufacturing services (EMS), offering a comprehensive suite of solutions from design and manufacturing to supply chain management. From advanced memory modules to high-density storage devices, our solutions are engineered to meet the demanding needs of today's technology landscape. Our commitment to quality and innovation ensures that our partners have the tools they need to succeed.
At Unigen, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and make a real difference. Working at Unigen means you'll be surrounded by other innovative companies, have access to top talent, and be close to world-class resources. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) matching. This location, combined with our benefits, provides a unique advantage for those looking to thrive in the semiconductor industry.
Job Title: IT Project Manager
Location: Newark, CA
Department: IT
Department Head: IT Manager
Job Overview:
Unigen is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives supporting enterprise systems and digital transformation across global hardware manufacturing operations. A key focus of this role will be driving the adoption and optimization of the Atlassian suite—particularly Jira and Confluence—to standardize workflows, improve collaboration, and scale operational efficiency across the organization.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Program & Project Delivery
- Lead end-to-end execution of complex IT initiatives supporting manufacturing, supply
- chain, and enterprise operations
- Manage scope, timelines, risks, dependencies, and resources across multiple concurrent projects
- Deliver large-scale system implementations and integrations aligned with business and platform roadmaps
- Atlassian Suite Implementation & Adoption
- Lead the rollout and enterprise adoption of Atlassian tools, including Jira and Confluence, across engineering, IT, and business teams
- Design and standardize workflows, issue types, and project structures in Jira to support
- scalable delivery practices
- Establish Confluence as a centralized knowledge management platform for
- documentation, runbooks, and cross-team collaboration
- Partner with stakeholders to migrate legacy systems (e.g., ServiceNow or other
- ticketing/documentation tools) into Jira and Confluence where applicable
- Develop training programs, documentation, and best practices to drive adoption and long-term usage
- Continuously optimize Atlassian configurations, automations, and integrations to improve efficiency and visibility
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, and IT
- teams globally
- Drive alignment across technical and business stakeholders in a matrixed environment
- Lead large-scale initiatives involving distributed teams across regions
- Enterprise Systems & Integrations
- Oversee integrations across ERP, CRM, PLM, HRIS, identity systems, and DevOps tools
- Support cloud-based and automation-driven initiatives to improve system scalability and reliability
- Governance & Operational Excellence
- Establish PMO governance frameworks, including OKRs, reporting, and dependency
- management
- Provide executive-level visibility into project health, risks, and outcomes
- Standardize processes to improve delivery predictability and transparency
- Change Management & Adoption
- Lead organizational change management efforts tied to new systems and tools, with a strong focus on Atlassian adoption
- Drive consistent usage of Jira and Confluence across teams through enablement and communication strategies
- Create training materials, playbooks, and documentation to support onboarding and ongoing usage
Qualifications
Required
- 8+ years of experience in IT project or program management
- Hands-on experience implementing and scaling Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) in an
- enterprise environment
- Proven track record driving tool adoption and process standardization across
- cross-functional teams
- Experience managing integrations across enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, DevOps,
- identity platforms)
- Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills
Preferred
- Experience in hardware manufacturing, electronics, or semiconductor industries
- Experience migrating from legacy systems (e.g., ServiceNow) to Jira Service
- Management
- Familiarity with tools such as Salesforce, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar enterprise
- platforms
- Experience with DevOps ecosystems (CI/CD tools, cloud infrastructure)
- Exposure to AI-enabled automation for IT service management or knowledge operations