Project Manager, High Performance AI and Compute Product Line

Job Title

Project Manager, High Performance AI and Compute Product Line

Role Summary

Lead cross-functional capacity expansion and cost-reduction initiatives for a high-performance AI and compute product line. The role coordinates engineering, supply chain, operations, procurement, quality, finance, and product marketing to identify and implement cost-saving and capacity improvements while preserving product performance and customer commitments.

Experience Level

Senior — 7+ years of experience in program/project management, operations, engineering, or product management.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end programs that reduce cost and expand manufacturing capacity across product design, manufacturing, test, packaging, sourcing, and operations.

• Lead structured cost-reduction programs from opportunity identification through implementation and savings realization.
• Coordinate and drive execution across Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Quality, Finance, and Product Marketing.
• Develop and maintain cost-reduction and capacity-expansion roadmaps, priorities, schedules, and executive dashboards.
• Identify opportunities: BOM cost reduction, alternate/dual sourcing, packaging optimization, yield improvement, and test cost reduction.
• Drive decisions on PCNs and new part-number releases; plan and execute PCN activities.
• Participate in end-of-life (EOL) activities and notifications as required.
• Track and report savings versus targets, including risk identification and mitigation plans.
• Escalate critical issues impacting cost, schedule, or execution and facilitate executive reviews to align priorities and tradeoffs.
• Engage with customers and suppliers to support cost-optimization and capacity initiatives.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience to perform the role.

• 7+ years of experience in program/project management, operations, engineering, or product management with responsibility for cross-functional programs.
• Proven experience driving cost-reduction initiatives in semiconductor, electronics, or other high-tech industries preferred.
• Strong understanding of product development processes, manufacturing operations, supply chain and procurement, and cost structures.
• Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional programs to completion and drive stakeholder accountability.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; ability to present to executive audiences.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Product-engineering experience is a plus.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field (as stated). No specific certifications were listed.

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.