Sr Staff Engineer Program Manager

Job Title

Sr Staff Engineer Program Manager

Role Summary

Senior program manager responsible for leading end-to-end delivery of next-generation optical engines and related semiconductor solutions from concept through production ramp. The role sits in Cloud Optics and coordinates cross-functional teams across photonics, analog, packaging, test, qualification, supply, and finance.

High-visibility position that enforces schedule, risk mitigation, and program alignment to meet technical and business objectives for cloud and AI data center connectivity products.

Experience Level

Level: Senior. Preferred 10+ years industry experience (8+ years with a Master’s, 6+ years with a PhD) and at least 5 years of project/program management experience in the semiconductor industry.

Responsibilities

Lead program execution across multiple concurrent, cross-discipline workstreams to deliver optical solutions on time, on budget, and to specification.

• Drive end-to-end program delivery from planning through production ramp, including initiation, scheduling, tracking, and execution.
• Translate design requirements into product schedules and coordinate engineering, packaging, DVT/qual, supply, and finance.
• Manage milestones: test & evaluation, reliability qualification, customer sampling, production acceptance and ramp.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks; maintain transparency and escalate issues appropriately.
• Provide structured reporting and presentations to stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Resolve dependencies and deconflict resources across multiple development sites and teams.
• Maintain material readiness, resource plans, and project inter-dependencies to avoid schedule slips.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and motivate teams to meet program objectives.

Requirements

Core qualifications and skills required for successful performance in the role.

• Significant semiconductor program management experience driving silicon subsystems and system-level deliveries.
• Demonstrated leadership, time management, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong risk identification, analysis, and problem-solving abilities with a track record of mitigation.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent development efforts and balancing technical and business priorities.
• Familiarity with program management tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, and tools like PowerPoint, Excel, and JIRA.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present to executives and cross-functional teams.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is expected. Master’s or PhD is preferred; the posting indicates preferred experience equivalencies of 8+ years with a Master’s and 6+ years with a PhD. No alternative certification requirements were specified.

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.