Program Manager

Job Title

Program Manager

Role Summary

Manage end-to-end program development for custom IC products in the Power Division, driving projects from planning through mass production. Work cross-functionally with customers, hardware and software engineering, marketing, finance, sales and suppliers to meet scope, schedule and budget targets.

Experience Level

Senior-level — typically more than 8 years in program or project management within a technical/hardware development environment.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include program planning, execution, monitoring, reporting and escalation.

• Drive program development from planning to mass production and ensure on-time delivery.
• Define and lock program scope, strategy, schedule and budget.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities with customers, engineering, software, marketing, finance, sales and suppliers.
• Apply PM practices: bottoms-up planning, dependency mapping, critical path analysis, and risk mitigation.
• Manage project schedules using industry-standard tools (MS Project) and monitor development progress.
• Provide regular status reports and updates to senior management; escalate issues as needed.
• Conduct project gate reviews; maintain meeting cadence and follow up on action items.
• Act as escalation point for unresolved functional and logistical issues and support the project team.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience.

• 8+ years coordinating development projects in a technical environment.
• Solid technical understanding or hands-on experience in hardware development.
• Proven ability to plan and manage complex projects across multiple departments.
• Strong client-facing, written and verbal communication skills; confident English speaker.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office 365 and MS Project.
• Experience with project reporting, dependency mapping and risk mitigation.
• Nice-to-have: experience with Atlassian JIRA and Confluence.

Education Requirements

BS or MS in Engineering (or equivalent) with emphasis in project execution. PMP or PMA certification is a plus. Equivalent practical experience accepted where specified.

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.