Sr Staff, Program Design

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr Staff, Program Design based in India.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced program management professional to lead the development and execution of complex semiconductor projects within a highly innovative global environment. The role focuses on driving end-to-end product development initiatives, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of advanced automotive technologies from concept through mass production. You will collaborate with engineering, software, finance, marketing, sales, customers, and external partners to deliver strategic programs with significant business impact. This position offers extensive exposure to cutting-edge hardware technologies, international stakeholders, and large-scale development programs. It is ideal for professionals who thrive in dynamic, technology-driven environments and enjoy leading multidisciplinary teams toward ambitious goals.

Accountabilities:: Lead and manage the full lifecycle of complex hardware development programs, ensuring delivery from planning stages through mass production.

Coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineering, software, marketing, finance, sales, customers, and external suppliers, to achieve program objectives.

Develop and implement robust program management methodologies, including project planning, dependency mapping, critical path analysis, and risk mitigation strategies.

Monitor project progress, track milestones, and proactively identify and resolve issues that could impact timelines or deliverables.

Prepare and present regular program status updates, performance reports, and escalation plans to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

Organize and facilitate project governance activities, including gate reviews, milestone assessments, and decision-making forums.

Establish effective communication structures and meeting cadences to ensure alignment and accountability across all stakeholders.

Drive continuous improvement in program execution processes, ensuring best practices and operational excellence are consistently applied.

Support organizational initiatives and contribute to the development of efficient project management frameworks and standards.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of project or program management experience within engineering, semiconductor, electronics, or related technology industries.

Strong technical understanding and practical exposure to hardware development environments, including technologies such as microcontrollers, processors, system-on-chip platforms, memory products, or similar semiconductor solutions.

Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, complex projects involving multiple departments and global stakeholders.

Strong expertise in project planning, scheduling, risk management, resource coordination, and program governance.

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, particularly Microsoft Project, as well as collaboration and project tracking tools such as Jira and Confluence.

Excellent organizational and multitasking capabilities with strong attention to detail and execution discipline.

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Proven ability to operate effectively in international and cross-cultural environments, with strong English communication skills.

Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities in fast-paced and highly collaborative settings.

PMP, PMA, or equivalent project management certifications are considered advantageous.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package and performance-based rewards.

Opportunity to work on world-leading technologies within the automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT sectors.

Exposure to global projects and collaboration with international teams across multiple regions.

Career development opportunities within a large and innovation-driven technology organization.

Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative work culture that encourages creativity and entrepreneurial thinking.

Access to learning, training, and professional growth initiatives to support long-term career progression.

Opportunity to contribute to technologies that help create safer, smarter, greener, and more connected solutions worldwide.

Dynamic work environment focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.

Additional employee benefits and wellness programs, with further details provided during the hiring process.

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