Technical Program Manager
Summary
Drive complex semiconductor/SoC programs from planning through silicon tape-out and post-silicon validation. Manage cross-functional teams and coordinate with vendors, foundries, and government stakeholders.
Location: Bangalore, India (On-site)
Experience: 8–15 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to drive complex semiconductor/SoC programs from planning through silicon tape-out and post-silicon validation. The role requires strong technical understanding, program ownership, execution excellence, and exceptional stakeholder-management skills. You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, leadership, customers, vendors, and external stakeholders to ensure successful program delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive end-to-end program execution for SoC/ASIC and semiconductor programs through silicon tape-out and validation.
- Define program plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, and deliverables.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across Architecture, Design, Verification, Physical Design, DFT, Firmware, and Validation.
- Track tape-out readiness, technical dependencies, and critical program milestones.
- Manage external vendors, technology partners, foundries, and customers.
- Drive issue resolution, risk mitigation, and timely escalation across teams.
- Prepare program status updates and communicate effectively with senior leadership and external stakeholders.
- Manage programs involving Government/PSU/strategic technology stakeholders, where applicable.
Requirements
- 8–15 years of experience in Technical Program Management / Engineering Program Management, preferably in the semiconductor industry.
- Strong understanding of SoC/ASIC development lifecycle and silicon tape-out.
- Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional technical programs.
- Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder-management, and negotiation skills.
- Strong planning, problem-solving, risk-management, and execution capabilities.
- Ability to work effectively with technical teams as well as senior business and external stakeholders.
Good to Have
- Experience working on Government, PSU, Defence, Telecom, or strategic technology projects.
- Experience dealing with government stakeholders, structured approval processes, documentation, and compliance.
- Exposure to 5G, ORAN, Wireless, Networking, or Communication SoCs.
- Experience working with semiconductor foundries, IP vendors, or OSATs.
- PMP/PGMP certification.
Benefits
Why Join Us
- Lead high-impact semiconductor and next-generation telecom programs.
- High ownership and visibility across technology and leadership teams.
- Work with experienced engineering and technology teams on complex SoC programs.
- Opportunity to contribute to strategic and cutting-edge technology initiatives.
Competitive compensation + ESOPs