Program Manager – Chip Design
Core
Own end-to-end program plans for chip design programs from concept to tape-out and silicon bring-up, serving as the primary interface between Design, Verification, Layout, CAD, Technology, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, and Business teams.
Role type
Senior Program Manager – Chip Design
Builds
Memory and storage solutions (DRAM, NAND, NOR) and complex SoCs
Domain
Semiconductor / Chip Design
Required skills
Program planning & execution, Schedule management, Risk management, Cross-functional leadership, Executive communication, Change control, Quality & process excellence, Technical understanding of chip design flows (Architecture, RTL, DV, PD, Tape-out)
Preferred skills
Hands-on background in RTL, DV, PD, or CAD, Experience with memory (DRAM, LPDDR, HBM) or complex SoC programs, Process improvement and automation expertise
Technologies
PLM, AI, Automation tools, Design verification flows, Physical Design tools
Responsibilities
Develop coordinated schedules and critical paths across architecture, RTL/DV, physical design, and validation; Drive program reviews and stage-gate decisions; Resolve cross-team dependencies and execution bottlenecks; Proactively identify and mitigate schedule, technical, and resource risks; Define and track program metrics (schedule health, resource loading, tape-out quality); Ensure compliance with product lifecycle management and design sign-off criteria; Partner with CAD teams to improve design productivity and predictability.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
