Sr. Staff Project/Program Design

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams across Design, Marketing, Systems, Validation, Product Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure seamless NPI product releases.
• Manage end-to-end program planning and execution from concept through market launch, including ramp readiness and safe launch activities.
• Coordinate formal Project Gate reviews to ensure alignment, readiness, and decision clarity.
• Lead capacity-expansion initiatives across global manufacturing sites, aligning Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain.
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies in complex, ambiguous environments.
• Oversee wafer fabrication, assembly, test operations, and material logistics to ensure cost efficiency and high quality.
• Provide structured program updates to leadership, highlighting milestones, risks, and recommended actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (PhD preferred).
• Minimum 12+ years of semiconductor industry experience with strong knowledge of the full product lifecycle.
• At least 6+ years of experience as an NPI Program Manager.
• Deep understanding of semiconductor manufacturing flows, including development, production processes, and package architectures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and modern project management tools.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional programs in fast-paced environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Module and Smart Power Stages programs.
• Prior experience at a fab or assembly site as a process or integration engineer.
• Foundational program/project management training or certification.

About the Company

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by the purpose "To Make Our Lives Easier." As a global leader in embedded processing, we provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for the automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries. With over 22,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions that help communities thrive.