Senior Engineering Program Manager
About The Position
MaxLinear is seeking a high energy and experienced Senior Engineering Program Manager for this high-visibility role leading the full project lifecycle of engineering R&D programs including planning, tracking, and execution. In this role, you will focus on: Lead planning, tracking, and execution of R&D programs at corporate headquarters through close collaboration with cross-functional engineering leads and senior management Develop detailed staffing plan and bottom-up schedule for R&D programs that involve RF/AMS, DSP algorithms, SOC, Software, System and System Integration and Test teams Establish program Plan of Record and success metrics and track continuously Manage program execution to ensure product leadership, while meeting quality, timeline, and cost requirements; manage execution risks by implementing mitigation strategies and contingency plans Report on program status, issues, and action plans to business unit program management and to senior management Ensure program adherence to MaxLinear’s Process Development Methodology and assure project lifecycle compliance, including reviews and lessons learned sessions, and continuous improvements in processes, cross-functional development flows, and execution excellence Manage relationships with all program stakeholders, suppliers, and customers to optimize outcomes
Requirements
- Knowledge and broad experience across technical disciplines including: RF/AMS, DSP, SoC, Systems, Software, and System Integration and Test
- Deep expertise in one or more of these areas
- Track record of hands-on technical program / project management or engineering chip lead experience over multiple product cycles
- In-depth understanding of engineering workflows, validation methodologies, and processes
- Exposure to chip bring up, debug, system integration and lab validation
- Creative problem solver with execution mindset, ability to excel and lead cross-functional technical teams to deliver to plans of record
- Self-motivated with excellent communication skills
- BS + 11 years of experience, MS + 9 years of experience or equivalent, or Ph.D. + 6 years of experience
Responsibilities
- Lead planning, tracking, and execution of R&D programs at corporate headquarters through close collaboration with cross-functional engineering leads and senior management
- Develop detailed staffing plan and bottom-up schedule for R&D programs that involve RF/AMS, DSP algorithms, SOC, Software, System and System Integration and Test teams
- Establish program Plan of Record and success metrics and track continuously
- Manage program execution to ensure product leadership, while meeting quality, timeline, and cost requirements; manage execution risks by implementing mitigation strategies and contingency plans
- Report on program status, issues, and action plans to business unit program management and to senior management
- Ensure program adherence to MaxLinear’s Process Development Methodology and assure project lifecycle compliance, including reviews and lessons learned sessions, and continuous improvements in processes, cross-functional development flows, and execution excellence
- Manage relationships with all program stakeholders, suppliers, and customers to optimize outcomes
Benefits
- health care benefits
- 401k savings plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
