AI Innovations Project Specialist

MACOM (NASDAQ: MTSI) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced semiconductor products across a diverse range of end markets, including Data Centers, Telecommunications, Industrial and Aerospace and Defense. We develop innovative, cutting-edge technologies and products across the spectrum of radio frequency (RF), microwave, millimeter wave, photonics and high-speed analog technologies. Our solutions support critical network infrastructure applications like artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, satellite communications, radar, unmanned aerial vehicles, medical equipment, test and measurement and advanced wireless networks.

MACOM has more than 75 years of expertise in semiconductor process development, wafer fabrication, circuit design, advanced packaging, systems architecture and applications engineering. We are committed to our customers’ success. We partner with customers to help solve their most challenging problems by providing semiconductor solutions that are at the forefront of the highest power, highest frequency and/or highest data rates.

Leading technologies, innovative products and driven employees. Come be a part of MACOM and help advance the next generation of connectivity infrastructure!

Role Summary

MACOM is expanding its use of AI across engineering, enterprise platforms and business functions. The AI Innovations Project Specialist will plan, drive and deliver these initiatives from start to finish. The role connects the AI Innovations Office with functional stakeholders. It translates between technical capabilities and business needs, keeps projects on schedule and helps employees adopt new AI tools and ways of working.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

•Own timelines, milestones, dependencies and status reporting for assigned AI initiatives.

•Run project governance cadences, including status meetings, steering updates and risk and issue reviews.

Stakeholder Coordination

•Serve as the day-to-day liaison between the AI Innovations Office and business function leaders.

•Translate technical capabilities into business outcomes, and business needs into technical requirements.

Requirements and Use Case Development

• •Partner with business stakeholders to identify and document AI use cases.
• •Prioritize use cases by expected ROI and define clear success metrics.
• Vendor and Tool Evaluation
• •Coordinate proofs of concept, vendor demos, and build-vs-buy analyses for business-function AI tools.
• •Work with Procurement, Legal, IT and Information Security on vendor selection and onboarding.
• Adoption, Training, and Change Management
• •Design and deliver AI literacy programs and tool-specific training.
• •Build and execute change management plans that drive sustained adoption.

Cross-Project Dependency Management

•Track interdependencies across projects, such as infrastructure readiness that gates downstream work.

•Identify blockers early and escalate them with proposed solutions.

Governance Support

•Coordinate with the AI Governance and Security workstreams.

•Ensure business-function AI projects clear policy, compliance and security requirements, including ITAR, NISP, GDPR and SOX where applicable.

Required

• •Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, information systems, or a related field.
• •2–5 years of experience in project management, program coordination, or a related role.
• •Proven ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities and deadlines.
• •Experience designing or delivering training, or supporting change management efforts.
• •Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Preferred

• •Experience with AI, automation or enterprise technology implementations.
• •Familiarity with vendor evaluation, proofs of concept or procurement processes.
• •Exposure to regulated environments (export controls, data privacy, or financial controls).
• •PMP, CAPM, Agile or change management certification.

EEO

MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, marital status, or any other category protected under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation

MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you have a disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation with respect to any part of the application process, please call +1-978-656-2500 or email [email protected]. Provide your name, phone number and the position title and location in which you are interested, and nature of accommodation needed, and we will get back to you. We also work with current employees who request or need reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

ITAR

Due to ITAR regulations, only candidates who are U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status) will be considered for this position.

RSU Eligible

This position is eligible to receive restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and cash bonuses, solely at MACOM’s discretion, subject to individual and company performance.

Salary Range

• The Salary Range for this position is $85,000 – $95,000. Actual salary offered to candidate will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, work location, relevant candidates’ experience, education, and specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Benefits: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:
• •Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• •Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
• •Paid time off.
• •Professional development opportunities.