Senior Staff Program Manager

Job Title

Senior Staff Program Manager

Role Summary

Lead end-to-end program management for configurable mixed-signal chip development within the Core Analog Division (CAD), from project kick-off through customer release. You will manage cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams and align projects to Renesas global methodologies and portfolio objectives.

Experience Level

Senior-level. Recommended 7–10+ years of relevant semiconductor experience with significant hands-on program/project management responsibility.

Responsibilities

Primary duties include owning project delivery, managing schedules and budgets, and coordinating cross-functional teams to meet customer and business objectives.

• Own assigned chip development projects and act as the primary internal contact for project execution.
• Develop, define and execute project plans, schedules, budgets and deliverables.
• Lead geographically dispersed cross-functional teams across product, test, validation, design and quality functions.
• Track project KPIs (schedule, risks, scope, budget, cost entitlement, manufacturability) with PMO portfolio lead.
• Support annual operational planning: estimate, forecast and manage project and portfolio spending.
• Maintain and improve project discipline, processes and execution methodologies.
• Identify and remove execution roadblocks, mitigate risks, and escalate early when required (including forming Tiger teams).
• Coordinate with demand creation, sales and marketing to align sample and execution priorities with market/customer needs and support RFI/RFQ responses.
• Prepare and present regular project status updates and management decision-point reviews.

Requirements

Core technical program management skills and semiconductor product development experience required.

Must-have:

• 7–10+ years in the semiconductor industry with relevant experience at a major analog semiconductor company.
• 5+ years hands-on technical program/project management leading development of mixed-signal analog products for commercial, industrial or automotive applications.
• 3+ years experience participating in NPI/product-line functional teams (product, test, validation, design, quality or related functions).
• In-depth understanding of new product introduction and product development flow from concept to production release.
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools: MS Project, Jira, SharePoint, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, Microsoft OneNote.

Nice-to-have:

• Exposure to automotive processes and requirements.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering required or strongly preferred; Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering preferred. PMP certification noted as 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.