Sr Principal Program Manager

Job Title

Senior Principal Program Manager

Role Summary

Lead delivery of next-generation optical engines and subsystems within the Cloud Optics organization, managing programs from concept through production ramp. Coordinate cross-functional teams (photonics, analog, packaging, test, qualification, supply, finance) to meet technical and business objectives.

High-visibility role responsible for schedule, material readiness, risk mitigation, and executive reporting for optical connectivity solutions used in cloud and AI data centers.

Experience Level

Senior — preferred 15+ years industry experience (10+ with a Master’s, 8+ with a PhD). Requires 8+ years of project/program management experience in the semiconductor industry.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end program execution and align cross-functional teams to deliver optical products on time, on budget, and on spec.

• Lead program planning, tracking, and execution for a portfolio of optical solutions from concept to production ramp.
• Translate design specifications into producible products and define milestones for test, reliability, customer sampling, and production acceptance.
• Coordinate and deconflict multiple concurrent workstreams across engineering, packaging, DVT, qualification, supply, and finance.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks; drive issue resolution and escalate when necessary.
• Provide structured communication and reporting to engineering, operations, and executive stakeholders.
• Drive readiness of schedules, materials, and operational priorities; support validation and customer support activities.

Requirements

Must-have technical and program management experience relevant to semiconductor optical systems.

• Significant experience managing complex semiconductor programs, including silicon subsystems and optical engines.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent development efforts and to make strategic tradeoffs among schedule, quality, and cost.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder management.
• Demonstrated risk identification, analysis, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience interfacing with executive leadership and corporate program management offices.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is listed. Master’s or PhD is preferred (posting notes preferred 15+ years overall, or 10+ with a Master’s, or 8+ with a PhD). No specific certifications are required or mentioned.

About the Company

Company: Marvell Technology

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, United States

Marvell’s semiconductor solutions serve as essential building blocks of the data infrastructure connecting our world, driving innovation across enterprise, cloud, AI, and carrier architectures. The company focuses on creating transformative technology that shapes the future.