Senior PM, Project / Program Management (Eng)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with functional stakeholders such as Marketing, Engineering, and Manufacturing to develop a clear definition for the program that meets customer requirements and internal company goals.
• Develop the execution plan, schedule, staffing plan, risk analysis, mitigation plan, and budget in support of project goals.
• Manage the program attributes; schedule, scope, budget, and staffing; ensure individual projects stay on track and within budgetary commitments.
• Continuously evaluate risks and take appropriate action to mitigate them.
• Work closely with functional team leads to ensure project deliverables and dependencies are being met.
• Coordinate day-to-day program activities, priorities, meetings, and communications to ensure alignment across all cross-functional teams while optimizing performance at a program level.
• Serve as the focal point for communications, compile regular status updates for stakeholders, and escalate critical issues and risks as necessary.
• Ensure projects are developed in compliance with internal, customer, or industry standards, processes, and procedures.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by ensuring post-release lessons learned activities are completed and lessons are applied to future programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (Masters, MBA is a plus but not required).
• Minimum of 8 years of industry experience, preferably with some background in silicon development or electronics systems design.
• Proven success in leading large cross-functional teams through influence.
• Experience with multi-site, multi-geographical development is desired.
• Strong planning and organizational skills; ability to set and manage priorities, adapt to change, and track progress of activities, issues, risks, and deliverables to closure.
• A problem solver who can quickly assess situations, gather relevant information, and drive manageable solutions.
• Able to act decisively and make clear, timely decisions in the best interests of the program.
• Creativity and innovation; willingness to explore new options to bridge program challenges or improve processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships, foster teamwork, and bridge differences to achieve program goals.

Nice to Have

• Background in silicon development or electronics systems design.
• Experience with multi-site, multi-geographical development.

Qualifications

• Educational background in a technical discipline (Bachelor's degree required; Master's or MBA preferred but not required).
• Industry experience of at least 8 years.

Benefits & Perks

• Discretionary performance-based bonus.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Other benefits.