Senior Staff Program Manager (f/m/d)

Job Title

Senior Staff Program Manager (f/m/d)

Role Summary

Lead and deliver complex, multi-site automotive IC design programs. Responsible for program planning, budget, timelines, KPIs and cross-functional coordination across design, marketing, operations and external partners.

Ensure delivery to requirements and customer commitments through cross-functional leadership and structured program control.

Experience Level

Senior-level - requires 7+ years managing large, multi-disciplined global delivery teams and program management of complex IC design projects for automotive products.

Responsibilities

Accountable for end-to-end program delivery and coordination across internal and external stakeholders.

• Own program budget, schedule, scope and KPIs; drive corrective actions to meet targets.
• Develop and maintain the overall program plan and define milestones; report status to internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform and maintain risk analysis with mitigation options and trigger dates.
• Organize regular program status meetings and prepare management and customer updates.
• Lead and align cross-functional teams across multiple locations (marketing, silicon/software design, IP procurement/insourcing, operations, test).
• Manage relationships with third-party suppliers and external contract resources.

Requirements

Core technical and program management requirements, separated into must-have and nice-to-have items.

• Must-have: 7+ years managing large, multi-disciplinary global delivery teams.
• Must-have: 7+ years program-managing complex IC design projects for automotive products; experience managing multiple projects in parallel.
• Must-have: Experience working with distributed satellite teams and with external suppliers/contractors.
• Must-have: Significant semiconductor/engineering experience with awareness of IC design and physical design, automotive IC requirements, embedded software design, and IC fabrication/assembly/test processes.
• Must-have: Technical acumen to assess technical issues within ROI and risk-management frameworks; strong commercial awareness and P&L responsibility.
• Must-have: Strong communication, stakeholder management, influencing and presentation skills.
• Nice-to-have: Proven success achieving design-in with Tier 1 customers for wireless connectivity; prior account management or sales experience.
• Languages: English required; Dutch and/or German desirable.

Education Requirements

Electrical or Electronic Engineering degree (or similar) is desired. PMI or PRINCE2 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.