Senior Staff Project/Program Design

Job Title

Senior Staff Project/Program Design

Role Summary

Lead end-to-end program management for NPI products in Renesas's AI and infrastructure power portfolio, including controllers, smart power stages, power modules, DC/DC regulators, and discrete MOSFETs. Work with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time product launches, ramp readiness, and process standardization across global sites.

Experience Level

Senior-level. Requires a minimum of 12+ years in the semiconductor industry and at least 6+ years as an NPI Program Manager.

Responsibilities

Accountable for planning, tracking, and executing complex hardware product programs from concept through market launch.

• Lead cross-functional teams across Design, Marketing, Systems & Applications, Validation, Product & Test Engineering, Firmware/Software, Supply Chain, Procurement, Packaging, and Quality for NPI releases.
• Manage end-to-end program planning, tracking, milestones, and gate reviews to ensure launch readiness and decision clarity.
• Drive process discipline, budget alignment, and global process standardization to improve execution efficiency.
• Coordinate capacity-expansion initiatives with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to enable scalable production.
• Identify program risks early and implement mitigation plans; adapt in complex, ambiguous environments.
• Oversee wafer fabrication, assembly, test operations, and material logistics to meet schedule, cost, and quality targets.
• Provide structured program updates to leadership, maintain accurate schedules and qualification plans, and use PM tracking systems to report status and recommended actions.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience required to perform the role successfully.

• Minimum 12+ years semiconductor industry experience; at least 6+ years as an NPI Program Manager.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional programs in fast-paced environments.
• Deep understanding of semiconductor manufacturing flows, package architectures, development and production processes.
• Program/project management training or certification.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, collaboration, and partnership skills across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and OSAT partners.
• Highly analytical with strong organization, problem-solving, time-management, and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and modern project management tools.
• Self-driven, inquisitive, and committed to continuous professional development.
• Nice-to-have: experience with Module, Controller and Smart Power Stages programs; prior experience at a fab or assembly site as a process or integration engineer.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering required; PhD preferred.

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.