Technical Program Manager

Company Overview :

Axonne is a forward-thinking automotive semiconductor startup that is reshaping the automotive industry with innovative In-vehicle Network semiconductor solutions.

We are committed to delivering cutting-edge digital signal processing (DSP) solutions for next-generation in-vehicle high-speed communication.

We are in search of a talented Technical Program Manager to join our team and drive the development of state-of-the-art DSP solutions for automotive applications.

Job Summary :

As a Technical Program Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing and overseeing the development and execution of semiconductor projects within our organization.

Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that semiconductor projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet the required quality standards.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, engineering, functional safety, quality, manufacturing, and product management to drive project success.

Key Responsibilities :

Project Planning and Execution :

• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets for semiconductor projects.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress and identify potential risks or roadblocks. Implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Track project milestones and deliverables and provide regular progress updates to stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Collaboration :

• Work closely with design (both HW & SW), engineering, functional safety, quality, manufacturing, and product management teams to ensure alignment on project goals and priorities.
• Program milestones : Work with core team members to define key program timing & and deliverables.
• Key deliverables : Align requirements for each team at each milestone and define the benchmark for completion.
• Establish the schedule : Build a realistic and achievable timing plan with input from core program team members.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between different teams to resolve issues and drive projects forward.
• Act as a liaison between technical teams and stakeholders, providing updates on project status, risks, and dependencies.
• Review progress : Create regular status checks at key milestones to ensure the program remains on track.
• Track progress : Create and maintain a clear dashboard showing program and budget status.
• Resolve or escalate issues : Collaborate with teams to find solutions or mitigations.
• Escalate for management support : Ensure appropriate resources are in place across the cross-functional team to execute program deliverables.

Resource Management :

• Allocate resources effectively to support project needs and priorities.
• Identify resource constraints or bottlenecks and work with management to address them.
• Optimize resource utilization to maximize project efficiency and productivity.

Quality Assurance :

• Define and enforce quality standards for semiconductor projects.
• Implement quality control processes to ensure that deliverables meet specifications and requirements.
• Conduct regular reviews and inspections to identify and address quality issues early in the development cycle.

Risk Management :

• Identify potential risks and uncertainties that may impact project outcomes.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to minimize the impact of risks.
• Monitor and assess project risks throughout the project lifecycle, adjusting plans as necessary to mitigate emerging threats.

Stakeholder Management :

• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including internal teams, customers, and vendors.
• Solicit feedback from stakeholders and incorporate it into project planning and execution.
• Address stakeholder concerns and ensure their expectations are met throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications :

• BS or MS degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience working with a global team in engineering or program management in the automotive Semiconductor with full New Product Introduction cycles from concept to production, and safe launch is a MUST !
• PMP or equivalent certification
• Proficient in tools required to manage complex projects (i.e. MS Project, AGILE, JIRA, Confluence)
• Familiarity with automotive industry standards and semiconductor industry standards such as IATF, VDA, AEC, ZVEI, ISO26262 etc.
• Understanding of business processes (i.e. APQP) and manufacturing processes (i.e. PPAP) designed to meet the high expectations of automotive customers.
• Excellent communicator, negotiator, and team builder
• Good analytics experience, using data-driven decision processes with the ability to simplify data to diverse audiences.
• Outstanding planning, resource, and stakeholder management
• Passion for quality design and innovation
• Demonstrable track record of managing complex cross-functional projects involving hardware and software.

This role is open to Axonne’s San Jose HQ office and Axonne GmbH, Karlsruhe office.

Axonne is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-growing automotive semiconductor startup, contributing to the development of groundbreaking high-speed in-vehicle networking products / solutions.

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to our team!

Note : Axonne does not accept unsolicited referrals from recruitment agencies for all open positions.