Principal Project/Program Design

Job Title

Principal Project/Program Design

Role Summary

Lead and own chip development projects in the Configurable Mixed Signal Division (CMSD), managing cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams through new product introduction from kickoff to customer release.

Drive project plans, schedules, budgets, risk mitigation, and execution discipline to deliver mixed-signal semiconductor products aligned with Renesas global methodologies.

Experience Level

Senior. Typical background: experienced semiconductor professional with roughly 5+ years in the industry and multiple years of hands-on technical program/project management.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Own assigned chip development projects end-to-end and act as primary internal point of contact.
• Develop and execute project plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate geographically distributed stakeholders.
• Track metrics/KPIs (schedule, risks, scope, budget, cost, manufacturability) with PMO leads.
• Support annual planning, forecasting, and program/portfolio spending alignment.
• Identify and remove execution roadblocks; escalate early and form focused teams when needed.
• Prepare and present project status at management decision points and cross-functional reviews.

Requirements

Must-have technical and program management skills:

• Practical knowledge of semiconductor product lifecycle: design, fabrication, packaging, test, characterization, qualification, and mass production.
• Proven track record delivering projects on schedule, on budget, and to quality targets.
• Hands-on technical program/project management experience leading development of mixed-signal analog products and NPI teams.
• Experience with risk tracking, contingency planning, and timely escalation to avoid execution issues.
• Proficiency with project tools such as MS Project, Jira, SharePoint, FMEA, 8D/Root Cause Analysis, and related collaboration tools.
• Ability to collaborate with product, sales, marketing, and functional leadership to align priorities and support bids/RFIs.
• Exposure to automotive development processes and product lines is a plus.

Education Requirements

BS in Electrical, Electronics, or another engineering discipline relevant to semiconductors is required; Master’s degree preferred. PMP certification is a plus.

About the Company

Company: Renesas

Headquarters: Hitachinaka, Japan

Renesas is a global leader in embedded semiconductor solutions, providing high-quality products across automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT sectors. With over 22,000 employees in more than 30 countries, the company focuses on scalable solutions that enhance user experience and drive innovation while committed to sustainability and energy efficiency.