Principal Program Manager

Position Summary

The ASIC Program Manager is responsible for leading complex ASIC development programs from concept through silicon production. This role drives cross-functional execution across architecture, digital and analog design, verification, physical design, CAD, product engineering, packaging, foundry, and operations teams to achieve program objectives related to schedule, cost, quality, and commitments. In addition the candidate will be supporting various communication and coordination functions for the ASIC organization and occasionally, cross-functional organizations.

The successful candidate combines strong technical understanding of semiconductor and ASIC development with exceptional program management, leadership, communication, and risk management capabilities.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
- 8+ years of semiconductor industry experience.
- 5+ years of program or project management experience leading ASIC or SoC development programs.
- Demonstrated experience delivering successful tapeouts from concept through production.
- Strong understanding of ASIC development lifecycles and semiconductor product development processes.
- Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

- Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business Administration.
- PMP certification or equivalent program management certification.
- Experience with advanced process nodes such as 3nm, 2nm and beyond
- Experience managing external vendors, foundries, and IP suppliers.
- Understanding of AI, networking, wireless, data center, or telecom ASIC products.

Program Management Skills:

- Program planning
- Critical path analysis
- Risk management
- Dependency management
- Executive communication
- Stakeholder management
- Financial and resource planning
- Escalation management
- Data-driven decision making

Technical Knowledge:

- ASIC/SoC development lifecycle
- Digital and analog design methodologies
- Design verification
- DFT and test methodologies
- Physical implementation flows
- Timing closure
- Power and performance optimization
- Silicon validation
- Product qualification
- Semiconductor manufacturing processes

Leadership Competencies:

- Strategic thinking
- Relationship building
- Technical judgment
- Bias for action
- Collaboration and influence
- Clear communication
- Problem solving
- Ownership and accountability
- Continuous improvement mindset