STAFF PROJECT/PROGRAM DESIGN MANAGER

Job Description What you will do.
Lead New Product Introduction efforts to ensure delivery on schedule, on budget and meeting market requirements Partner with product definers and customers to set project scope and requirements Work with functional area managers to identify needed resources Engage with functional area leaders to build and drive the program to completion Identify and mitigate risks to program success Advise and report on program progress and priorities Track all items required for NPI Ensure adherence to NPI process and industry standards Provide regular communication to senior leaders and customers on program progress, risks and challenges Solve problems Anticipate.
Identify risks early.
Plan for contingencies.
Prevent.
Find opportunities to prevent problems before they manifest React.
Work with managers and technical leader staff to coordinate solutions Drive improvements in our processes Perform end-of-project reviews to identify and close gaps in our processes and milestone signoffs Partner with functional area leaders and peer program managers to align and refine best practices for new product introduction Qualifications Extensive experience in semiconductor (or adjacent) new product development in a technical role (Applications, Operations, PE, TE, Reliability, Design, Packaging, etc.) Demonstrated track record of delivering complex technical programs to market Working knowledge of program management best practices and tools Business Acumen - Understands financial considerations in product development and portfolio management Strong communication skills – ability to quickly and succinctly communicate complex technical content to non-area experts.
You can translate across between technical verticals, customers, and management.
Flexibility – Comfortable working in emerging technologies with ambiguous or changing requirements may require abrupt and significant changes to project scopes and plans.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics or similar discipline is required 5+ years in a technical role is required Experience in power electronics or automotive NPI is a plus PMP certification is a plus Additional Information Renesas Electronics Corporation empowers a safer, smarter and more sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier.
The leading global provider of microcontrollers, Renesas combines our expertise in embedded processing, analog, power and connectivity to deliver complete semiconductor solutions.
These Winning Combinations accelerate time to market for automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT applications, enabling billions of connected, intelligent devices that enhance the way people work and live.
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