Sr. Director, Program Management

Synaptics•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Synaptics is leading the charge in AI at the Edge, bringing AI closer to end users and transforming how we engage with intelligent connected devices, whether at home, at work, or on the move. As the go-to partner for the world's most forward-thinking product innovators, Synaptics powers the future with its cutting-edge Synaptics Astra™ AI-Native embedded compute, Veros™ wireless connectivity, and multimodal sensing solutions. We're making the digital experience smarter, faster, more intuitive, secure, and seamless. From touch, display, and biometrics to AI-driven wireless connectivity, video, vision, audio, speech, and security processing, Synaptics is the force behind the next generation of technology enhancing how we live, work, and play. Overview Synaptics is looking for an experienced Sr. Director, Program Management to plan, coordinate, and execute a group of interrelated projects that collectively achieve business goals This position will be working closely with senior engineering leaders/program managers in the various Divisions, the IT and CAD teams, and senior executives in the company. This position reports to the SVP, Global Operations. The typical base pay range for this position is USD $222,000 - $349,800 per year. Individual pay is determined by many factors including work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual performance bonus, equity, and other benefits. Note that compensation listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Requirements

In depth understanding of the silicon development flow
Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team of engineers and program managers to achieve key priorities, to provide clear direction, to actively delegate, communicate, coach, and hold fellow team members accountable
Ability to influence and lead through change and is motivated by the challenge of a fast-paced, high-growth global environment
High integrity, responsive with an inherent sense of urgency and accountability
Ability to balance multiple competing priorities, with very strong attention to detail, able to transition easily between the strategic and the detailed
Ability to solve problems that are not clearly defined and require in depth understanding of technology and organizational objectives
Experience in working effectively cross-functionally with program managers, engineers and technical support teams and building successful cross functional partnerships
Excellent communication that is clear, concise, and compelling
Bachelor's (Master's preferred) in Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent
15+ years of experience in silicon engineering, including 5+ years of expertise in engineering program management including 7+ years managing teams
Extensive experience managing large, complex semiconductor programs with a track record of successful project execution
Expertise in program and project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, PMI, SAFe).
Financial and risk management experience
Proficiency with tools like MS Project, Jira, or similar
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and develop long-term plans for program management in line with the overall business strategy of the company
Strong track record of inspiring and motivating teams and other program managers fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration
Demonstrated effective leadership in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
25% domestic and international travel is required

Responsibilities

Lead, motivate, scale a high-performing global Program Management team responsible for all programs and projects to align with organizational objectives and deliver measurable business value
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the team to define program scope, objectives, and success metrics. Establish governance structures, processes, and reporting mechanisms
Communicate with executives, sponsors, and cross-functional teams to manage expectations and ensure alignment
Implement processes and forums to effectively manage all programs and ensure consistent execution across the company
Identify risks across projects, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve escalated issues
Allocate resources across projects, balancing priorities and dependencies. Establish a consistent resource reporting program that is followed by program managers in the various Divisions
Manage program budgets, track expenditures, and ensure financial accountability
Track progress against milestones, KPIs, and deliverables. Provide regular status updates to leadership