Director of Program Management, NIC

MaxLinearSan Jose, CA
Onsite

About The Position

MaxLinear is seeking a Director of Program Management (open also for Senior Director level) for the Network Infrastructure & Carrier BU to lead execution of complex SOC development programs from concept through production. In this role, you will focus on the following: Drive cross-functional alignment, disciplined execution, milestone governance, risk management, and executive-level communication across multiple strategic programs Lead execution of the new product development (NPD) process from concept through production for all SOC programs within the business unit Partner closely with Engineering, Marketing, Operations, Applications, and Customer teams to ensure predictable execution of product roadmaps Manage execution prioritization, drive decision making, change management, risk management, and effective conflict resolution with the program teams Drive resolution on cross-functional critical issues impacting the success of your programs Own the success metrics for your programs Own the program updates in executive forums to provide executive-level visibility into program health, risks, and decision-making Own overall cost planning and management for your programs Support strategic customer engagements and key business initiatives Drive/contribute to continuous improvement of the product development processes

Requirements

  • Strong technical judgment, clear communication, and leadership in managing large-scale global development programs
  • Track record of delivering on SOC based development programs with cross functional teams
  • Good understanding of SOC development, SW development, and systems integration flow with strengths in one of the areas
  • High-speed networking, connectivity, broadband, infrastructure, or communications semiconductor experience
  • Experience managing globally distributed program teams
  • Effective communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, and constantly evolving business environment
  • Bachelor’s + 13 years of experience, or Masters + 11 years of experience, or Ph.D. + 8 years of experience

Responsibilities

  • Drive cross-functional alignment, disciplined execution, milestone governance, risk management, and executive-level communication across multiple strategic programs
  • Lead execution of the new product development (NPD) process from concept through production for all SOC programs within the business unit
  • Partner closely with Engineering, Marketing, Operations, Applications, and Customer teams to ensure predictable execution of product roadmaps
  • Manage execution prioritization, drive decision making, change management, risk management, and effective conflict resolution with the program teams
  • Drive resolution on cross-functional critical issues impacting the success of your programs
  • Own the success metrics for your programs
  • Own the program updates in executive forums to provide executive-level visibility into program health, risks, and decision-making
  • Own overall cost planning and management for your programs
  • Support strategic customer engagements and key business initiatives
  • Drive/contribute to continuous improvement of the product development processes

Benefits

  • health care benefits
  • 401k savings plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • paid time off
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