Technical Program Manager, Hardware Engineering

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THE ROLE:

We are in search of an experienced Program Manager with strong analytical, problem-solving, program planning, and risk management skills. Our team develops methodologies for power analysis and optimization and for logic design verification and emulation. We partner with project execution teams to address complex engineering challenges and deploy next-generation methodologies across business units throughout the company. As a Program Manager, you will partner with cross-functional engineering teams to manage the development, deployment, and application of methodologies for power optimization and functional verification. You will align stakeholders on solutions needed to attain product targets, drive deliverables, manage risks, and meet schedules.

THE PERSON:

Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work effectively and build collaborative relationships within a cross-functional engineering organization to meet commitments and support successful project execution from concept through production. The individual should be able to independently prioritize responsibilities while collaborating with others, seeking appropriate input, and adapting to complex and dynamic environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Define, plan, and drive projects and program plans based on management priorities and senior technical guidance.
• Apply project management principles effectively across projects of varying size and complexity.
• Be responsible for the results of projects or processes of significant technical importance, including initiatives spanning multiple engineering project areas.
• Identify and implement improvements to existing processes and methods to enhance project and team effectiveness.
• Create and maintain project management artifacts such as project dashboards, schedules, resource forecasts, and risk and issue logs.
• Provide project status information tailored to the needs of engineering teams, cross-functional stakeholders, and senior leaders, and facilitate effective cross-team collaboration and communication.
• Identify issues and risks throughout the project lifecycle and develop, implement, and track appropriate action and mitigation plans.
• Collaborate with methodology and execution teams to identify risks, issues, dependencies, and potential solutions, and escalate to senior leaders when appropriate.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated attention to detail and accountability for commitments, quality, and outcomes.

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal, presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships, independently prioritize responsibilities, and collaborate as part of a team.
• Experience involving relevant team members in planning, decision-making, and execution activities.
• People management or demonstrated cross-functional leadership experience is beneficial.
• Ability to communicate technical and program information clearly and effectively with engineering teams, cross-functional partners, and senior leaders.
• Experience developing and maintaining indicators for schedule, quality, risk, and overall program health.
• Engineering or technical experience in hardware, software, or methodology development.
• Experience leading programs or initiatives within a matrixed or cross-functional organization.
• Experience with technical program management and stakeholder or customer relationship management.
• Experience collaborating with Engineering, Program/Project Management, and Business Units to solve problems and identify and mitigate risks.
• Knowledge of productivity and project management tools, including Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Office Suite, Copilot, or comparable tools.
• Ability to use approved artificial intelligence tools appropriately to improve productivity, analysis, quality, or decision-making where applicable.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant education and experience.

LOCATION:

• Santa Clara, CA; Folsom, CA; or Austin, TX

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.