Sr. Staff Project/Program Design
RenesasJob Title
Sr. Staff Project/Program Design
Role Summary
Lead end-to-end NPI (new product introduction) program management for AI and infrastructure power products, coordinating design, validation, manufacturing, and supply chain to deliver products to market.
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure program execution, ramp readiness, capacity expansion, and qualification for datacenter, AI, and Edge power solutions.
Experience Level
Senior. Minimum 10+ years semiconductor industry experience; at least 6+ years as an NPI Program Manager.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include program leadership, execution, and stakeholder communication:
- Lead cross-functional teams (Design, Marketing, Systems & Applications, Validation, Product & Test Engineering, Firmware/Software, Supply Chain, Procurement, Packaging, Quality) for NPI product releases.
- Plan, track, and execute programs from concept through market launch, including ramp readiness and safe launch activities.
- Manage budgets, schedules, process discipline, and program governance; coordinate and conduct formal project gate reviews.
- Coordinate capacity-expansion initiatives across global manufacturing sites with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain.
- Oversee wafer fabrication, assembly, test operations, and material logistics to meet schedule, cost, and quality targets.
- Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies; drive data-driven decision making.
- Provide structured program updates to leadership highlighting status, risks, and recommended actions.
- Drive process scalability and global standardization to strengthen execution discipline.
Requirements
Must-have technical and professional qualifications:
- Minimum 10+ years in the semiconductor industry with proven program delivery experience; 6+ years as an NPI program manager preferred.
- Deep understanding of semiconductor manufacturing flows, production processes, package architectures, and qualification activities.
- Experience coordinating engineering, operations, supply chain, and OSAT partners.
- Program/project management training or certification; proficiency with modern project management tools and Microsoft Office.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage complex, ambiguous programs, prioritize deliverables, and maintain disciplined schedules and plans.
- Nice-to-have: prior experience at a fab or assembly site; experience with Controller, PoL, or Smart Power Stage programs.
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.
