NPD Program Manager
Core
Lead global, cross-functional New Product Development programs for automotive power semiconductor products from concept through production release.
Role type
Senior IC NPD Program Manager (Automotive Power Semiconductors)
Builds
Automotive power semiconductor products (SiC, IGBT, silicon power devices, power modules)
Domain
Automotive industry + Power Semiconductor Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features
Required skills
Program governance, stakeholder leadership, risk management, schedule/cost/quality control, cross-functional team leadership, change management, recovery planning, technical trade-off analysis, executive communication
Preferred skills
SiC/IGBT/silicon power device expertise, waterfall/phase-gate methodologies, Agile familiarity, root-cause analysis (8D), Microsoft Project proficiency
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project
Responsibilities
Define program scope and success criteria with cross-functional stakeholders; Develop and maintain integrated program schedules and milestone plans; Manage program change requests and assess impact; Drive phase-gate readiness and governance compliance; Lead global teams to resolve technical and execution issues; Monitor execution and establish recovery plans; Perform risk and opportunity management; Drive closure of critical decisions and manufacturing readiness gaps; Manage portfolio of strategic projects; Document and report program status and risks; Advance organizational learning through lessons learned and problem-solving methodologies.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
