Program Manager

Renesas Electronics•Chandler, AZ

2h•Hybrid

About The Position

Renesas is currently seeking a Program manager to drive project development for GaN product line from planning to MP (Mass Production) phase on schedule and on budget.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering
12+ years in semiconductor industry with at least 8+ years of program management experience in managing SOC or discrete power product development for automotive and industrial applications
Understanding of ASIC/SOC development life cycle
Understanding and/or hands-on experience in design, test, quality and product engineering.
Ability to scope and manage complex projects timing and budget spanning across multiple departments
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Expertise in Microsoft Office 365 including advanced skills in MS Project

Nice To Haves

PMP certificate is a plus

Responsibilities

Create project plans with precise milestones, ownership, and cost assessment
Collaborate closely across multiple groups such as design, packaging, test and validation, supply chain management, vendors/suppliers during project development phase.
Implement best program management practices: bottoms-up planning, dependency mapping, critical path analysis and risk mitigation
Act as the first point of contact for any project related issues
Lead and closely monitor the project development progress throughout all phases of the project
Co-ordinate and conduct project Gate Reviews.
Identify and analyze risk and have mitigation plans
Conduct weekly project meetings with frequent follow-ups on all action Items to resolve any open issues
Report project status on a regular basis to the senior management., escalate issues whenever needed