Senior Engineering Program Manager

MaxLinear, Inc.•Irvine, CA

16h•$168,000 - $208,000•Onsite

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 leading planning, tracking, and execution of R&D programs at corporate headquarters through close collaboration with cross-functional engineering leads and senior management. You will develop a 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. You will establish the program Plan of Record and success metrics and track them continuously. You will manage program execution to ensure product leadership, while meeting quality, timeline, and cost requirements; manage execution risks by implementing mitigation strategies and contingency plans. You will report on program status, issues, and action plans to business unit program management and to senior management. You will 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. You will 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