Director, Advanced Program Management

Job Title

Director, Advanced Program Management

Role Summary

Senior leader in the Technology Platforms and Advanced Development group within the Advanced Cellular business unit. Leads a team of Technical Project Managers to plan, prioritize, and execute advanced development (AD), technology development (TD), and platform (XP) projects from concept through release.

Works cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, quality, test, supply chain and business teams to deliver complex semiconductor development programs on schedule and within budget.

Experience Level

Senior (Management). Typically requires 10+ years of technical project/program management experience and demonstrated leadership of technical teams.

Responsibilities

Accountable for delivering advanced technology and platform development programs and for developing the program management team and processes.

• Lead and mentor program/project managers responsible for new technology, advanced development, and platform projects from concept to product release.
• Manage project selection, prioritization, scope, budgets, resource allocation, and schedule predictability.
• Implement and scale project management best practices and continuous improvement activities.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (design, quality, reliability, support engineering, operations, supply chain) to resolve technical issues and meet release targets.
• Own PDE (Product Development Engine) deliverables and gate approvals for AD, TD and XP projects; drive improvements to PDE and PM processes.
• Present project status to internal and external stakeholders and oversee fiscal project budgets and resource stewardship.
• Resolve schedule conflicts and prioritize work center allocations for new technology and platform development.

Requirements

Must-have technical and management skills and experience for successful execution of semiconductor development programs.

• 10+ years of technical project/program management experience in semiconductor or related industries.
• Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing technical teams and program managers.
• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes and device physics.
• Knowledge of RF, analog, and mixed-signal circuit design fundamentals.
• Experience with SOI and CMOS technology platforms and integration considerations.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration, communication (written and verbal), and organizational skills.
• Self-starter with a focus on continuous improvement, process discipline, and detail orientation.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, competitive, collaborative environment.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the company.

Education Requirements

MS in Project Management (PMI certification preferred); BS or MS in Electrical Engineering. These degrees and PMI certification were specified in the source posting.

About the Company

Company: Qorvo

Headquarters: Greensboro, NC, US

Qorvo supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that enhance connectivity and power for a variety of applications, including consumer electronics, automotive, and healthcare. With a focus on RF and power solutions, Qorvo combines technology leadership and global manufacturing to address complex challenges in fast-growing industries. Their commitment to excellence and innovation drives them to shape the future of wireless communications.