Senior Staff Program Manager
$132,610–$198,600 year
On-siteSanta Clara, California, United States
Job Summary
Own end-to-end program execution across silicon development stages including architecture, RTL, DV, DFT, PD, FW, post-silicon characterization, and mass production ramp. Drive tapeout readiness, milestone tracking, and sign-off across engineering disciplines; manage silicon bring-up, errata, and corrective actions to closure. Manage foundry, OSAT, IP, and third-party vendor relationships; negotiate SOWs, track commitments, and escalate risks proactively. Develop and maintain program plans (WBS, schedules, risk registers); lead POR/PSM planning sessions and executive program reviews. Work across a large matrix organization to align engineering execution with business unit objectives; drive cross-functional issue resolution and continuous process improvement.
Required Qualifications
- BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field
- 10–15 yrs exp
- 7+ years of program management experience in the semiconductor industry
- Solid working knowledge of the full silicon development flow: RTL, DV, DFT, PD, FW/SW integration, post-silicon characterization, and packaging
- General familiarity with TSMC advanced node flows (N5/N4/N3/N2+) — process milestones, yield ramp, and PCN management
- Strong vendor and subcontractor management experience (foundry, OSAT, IP suppliers)
- Exceptional communication, risk management, and cross-functional leadership skills
- PMP certification preferred
Desired Qualifications
- MS preferred (8-10 yrs exp)
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