Program Manager

Brooks is a leading provider of automation solutions with over 40 years of experience in the semiconductor industry offering precision robotics integrated automation systems and contamination control solutions that empower chip manufacturers worldwide. Our product portfolio includes a range of automation solutions including robots vacuum systems and atmospheric robots for semiconductor manufacturing().

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Job Description

Brooks is a growing fast-paced technology leader of automation solutions which support the dynamic and expanding semiconductor and life sciences lab markets. At Brooks new ideas technologies and ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer-focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and collaborate with one another to achieve new heights.

Brooks Laboratory Automation Solutions (LAS) is a global leader in designing and manufacturing innovative automation solutions that optimise workflows across diverse laboratory environments. From clinical diagnostics to research life sciences and industrial applications we deliver compact intelligent systems that enhance efficiency accuracy and scalability. At Brooks LAS we foster a culture of innovation collaboration and accountability. We are passionate about solving real-world challenges in laboratory automation and empowering our teams to think boldly act with purpose and continuously learn.

The Program Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating multiple related projects to achieve strategic business outcomes. This role ensures alignment between projects and organisational goals drives delivery excellence and manages dependencies risks and stakeholder expectations across the program lifecycle.

Join a global team driving innovation and delivering impactful outcomes through strategic program leadership.

What youll do:

• Facilitate end-to-end delivery of engineering and manufacturing programs ensuring alignment to business and operational goals

• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering production supply chain quality and procurement

• Manage program timelines budgets resources and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects

• Oversee product development lifecycle stages including design prototyping validation and production ramp-up

• Identify and manage program-level risks issues and dependencies ensuring proactive mitigation

• Establish program governance reporting frameworks

• Drive collaboration between technical and operational teams to ensure seamless transition from design to manufacturing

• Engage key stakeholders (internal and external) to maintain alignment transparency and delivery confidence

• Ensure compliance with quality standards regulatory requirements and safety practices

• Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and manufacturing processes

What youll bring:

• Bachelors degree in Business Engineering Project Management or related field

• Program or project management certification preferred

• Proven experience managing complex programs within engineering manufacturing or industrial environments

• Strong understanding of product development and manufacturing processes (e.g. NPI production ramp-up)

• Ability to lead through influence across multidisciplinary teams collaborate boldly cross-functionally and communicate effectively with engineering operational and senior leadership stakeholders

• Experience with program and project management methodologies (Agile Waterfall or hybrid)

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrated experience managing budgets timelines and resources

• Knowledge of quality systems compliance and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean Six Sigma)

• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills

• Comfortable providing clear transparent status updates to senior leadership including both progress and challenges with a strong focus on identifying project risks and driving practical mitigation strategies with the team

• Strength in reporting project metrics establishing fit-for-purpose reporting methodologies and securing commitment from stakeholders to provide timely updates and transparently raise blockers or barriers to success

• Strong leadership agility collaboration and creative thinking to continuously improve how programs are governed reported and scaled across the business

What success in this role looks like:

• Successful delivery of programs on time within budget and to quality standards

• Smooth transition from engineering design to manufacturing and production

• Strong cross-functional alignment with minimal delivery disruption

• Effective management of risks supply chain constraints and production challenges

• High stakeholder confidence strong executive visibility and transparent reporting of program status risks blockers and mitigation actions

• Continuous improvement in delivery efficiency reporting discipline and business scalability enabled through strong leadership cross-functional alignment and proactive management of risk

At Brooks LAS we foster a culture of innovation collaboration and accountability. We are passionate about solving real-world challenges in laboratory automation and empowering our teams to think boldly and act with purpose. Our culture is built on:

• Customer-first mindset We listen adapt and deliver with precision.

• Agility and ownership We move fast take initiative and own outcomes.

• Global collaboration We thrive on diverse perspectives and cross-functional teamwork.

• Continuous learning We invest in growth mentorship and knowledge sharing.

• Integrity and respect We operate with transparency and value every voice.

To be eligible for this role candidates must hold permanent and unrestricted work rights in Australia.

Brooks Automation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.

Work Location & Flexibility
At Brooks we aim to foster a collaborative and engaging environment while offering flexibility where possible. Work arrangements may include a mix of in-office and remote work depending on the nature of the role and business needs. Specific expectations will be shared during the interview process.

Brooks is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and proudly serves as an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race color religion gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status or any other legally protected characteristics.

Diversity enhances our innovative capabilities and strengthens our ability to serve our customers and communities effectively. At Brooks Automation we celebrate the unique experiences and perspectives each individual brings believing they are essential to our collective success. Join us in building a workplace where every team member is valued and can thrive.

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