Program Management Engineer

Job Title

Program Management Engineer

Role Summary

Lead end-to-end custom semiconductor development programs from concept through production for demanding internal and external customers. The role coordinates cross-functional teams across design, validation, test, manufacturing and supply chain to meet schedule, quality and business objectives.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Preferred experience: approximately 5–10+ years in program/project management within semiconductors, electronics, or high-tech manufacturing.

Responsibilities

The program manager ensures execution, schedule adherence, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication for complex analog/mixed-signal/embedded product programs.

• Own program planning, execution, scope, schedule, risks, budget, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams: architecture, design, DV, layout, post-silicon validation, test, quality, packaging, manufacturing, supply chain, marketing, and operations.
• Maintain detailed program schedules and run program reviews, technical checkpoints, and decision gates.
• Identify risks early, develop mitigation plans, and drive corrective actions.
• Serve as primary point of contact for stakeholders and present program status and metrics to leadership and customers.
• Ensure programs meet quality, reliability, and regulatory standards; coordinate root-cause analysis as needed.
• Support go-to-market coordination and monitor cost, yield, and performance targets throughout the product lifecycle.

Requirements

Key professional qualifications and skills.

• Must-have: 5+ years program/project management experience in semiconductors, electronics, or high-tech manufacturing, with responsibility for cross-functional product programs.
• Must-have: Experience managing SoC/ASIC, analog/mixed-signal, or embedded product development programs.
• Must-have: Strong understanding of semiconductor development flow: architecture → design → validation → test → quality → release to production.
• Must-have: Proven skills in schedule and risk management, stakeholder communication, and driving cross-functional teams to deliver on milestones.
• Must-have: Proficiency with program management tools (examples: Jira, MS Project, Confluence).
• Must-have: Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with high-volume manufacturing programs, budgeting at scale, or advanced program management certifications.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree (degree level specified in the posting). Field of study not specified.

About the Company

Company: Texas Instruments

Headquarters: Dallas, Texas, USA

Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, and sells analog and embedded processing chips for various markets including industrial, automotive, and personal electronics. The company's innovations aim to make electronics more affordable and reliable, fostering advancements in technology through each generation of semiconductors.