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Sr Staff Project/Program Design

Takasaki, jp💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-13 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead cross-functional teams to manage end-to-end program planning and execution for NPI product releases in semiconductor power solutions, ensuring seamless delivery from concept to market launch.

Role type

Sr Staff Program Manager (NPI)

Builds

Digital multiphase PWM controllers, smart power stages, high-density power modules, DC/DC regulators, and discrete MOSFETs for datacenter, AI, high-performance networking, and Edge AI markets.

Domain

Semiconductor manufacturing and power electronics

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Cross-functional team leadership, end-to-end program planning, NPI lifecycle management, capacity expansion, risk mitigation, process standardization, stakeholder management, wafer fabrication oversight, assembly and test operations coordination, material logistics management, project gate reviews, budget alignment, data-driven decision-making.

Preferred skills

PhD in Electrical Engineering, prior experience at a fab or assembly site as a process or integration engineer, experience with Module, Controller, and Smart Power Stages programs.

Technologies

Microsoft Office, modern project management tools

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional teams across Design, Marketing, Systems & Applications, Validation, Product & Test Engineering, Firmware/Software, Supply Chain, Procurement, Packaging, and Quality to ensure seamless execution of NPI product releases. Manage end-to-end program planning, tracking, and execution – from concept through market launch, including ramp readiness and safe launch activity. Ensure process discipline, budget alignment, and execution efficiency while maintaining focus on priority deliverables and driving global process standardization. Lead capacity-expansion initiatives across global manufacturing sites, aligning Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to support scalable production. Coordinate and conduct formal Project Gate reviews to ensure alignment, readiness, and decision clarity. Motivate and guide cross-functional teams toward flawless execution, positive ROI, and disciplined, data-driven decision-making. Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies, demonstrating agility and adaptability in complex, ambiguous environments. Oversee wafer fabrication, assembly, test operations, and material logistics to ensure timely execution, cost efficiency, high quality, and smooth project flow. Communicate clearly with cross-functional teams and stakeholders regarding milestones, sample delivery timelines, reliability testing, and product release status. Build strong internal and external relationships, reinforcing accountability and alignment through consistent, transparent communication. Provide structured program updates to leadership, highlighting project status, risks, and recommended actions while maintaining accurate schedules, qualification plans, and PM tracking systems. Drive process scalability and standardization initiatives to strengthen execution discipline across programs.

Seniority

Sr Staff, hands-on IC with strategic leadership

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