Job Description

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Program Manager 1
THE ROLE:
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Program Manager to join our Custom ASIC/SOC Development Group. In this role, you will lead high-impact technical programs from concept through tapeout to post-silicon validation. You'll manage cross-functional execution across RTL, verification, physical design, packaging, and bring-up, delivering complex SoC solutions to our global partners.
THE PERSON:
This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical background in chip design and 3-5 years of program management experience, capable of managing complexity, influencing stakeholders, and driving results in a highly matrixed organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own and drive SoC program execution from requirements through tapeout.
• Develop detailed plans of record, schedule, deliverables, resources, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate across IP, SoC front-end, back-end, validation, test, and packaging teams.
• Act as the central point of contact for program status, issues, risks, and escalations--internally and externally.
• Monitor and communicate progress using dashboards, KPIs, Gantt charts, and performance metrics.
• Ensure quality gates are met and engineering change requests are tracked and resolved promptly.
• Collaborate with engineering leads to make technical tradeoffs and align with design goals.
• Facilitate executive reporting and program reviews.
• Promote best practices in program execution and risk management.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in managing multiple SoC programs in domains like mobile, compute, automotive, AI, etc.
• PMP certification or equivalent program/project management training.
• Familiarity with program tools such as MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, Power BI, or equivalent.
• Executive communication experience and ability to influence across technical and business functions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Computer Science Engineering.
• 10-12+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry with 3-5 years in technical program management.
• Strong hands-on exposure in SoC design flows, IP development, integration, Verification/Validation, DFT, STA, physical design, and tapeout.
• Proven track record in leading cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong risk and issue management capabilities, with the ability to escalate and drive resolution effectively.

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