Principal Semiconductor Engineer, Technical Program Manager

Principal Semiconductor Engineer, Technical Program Manager

Aptiv is a global technology company that develops safe, green, and connected solutions that enable the future of mobility. The company has over 180,000 total employees and operates 12 major technical centers and 126 manufacturing locations in 44 countries.

This role is based in Cupertino, CA with option for hybrid or to work remote from anywhere in USA.

Your Role:

• Take ownership of technical program management of end-to-end ASIC/SOC solutions.
• Work with product/program management leads to ensure that the ASIC development meets schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
• Drive engineering project execution, make technical trade-off recommendations, understand the technical challenges, enable solutions, track and report on status, and resolve blocking issues.
• Be responsible for the overall health of the program.
• Development and management of program plans and schedules and coordination across stakeholders to drive program execution.
• Work with external IP and silicon vendors and partners to complete the execution of projects in time.
• Ownership of internal and external communication at both technical and executive levels.
• A successful program manager effectively balances these responsibilities to ensure the successful delivery of the program, aligning with organizational objectives and maximizing benefits.

Your Background:

• BS in Electrical, Computer engineering or related fields with 15 years of related professional experience.
• Deep understanding of SoC development flow from ideation to production and semiconductor eco system.
• 10+ years of experience in Semiconductor technical program management role interfacing with supplier or customer at vertical levels including executives.
• Good understanding and experience working with 3rd party IP providers, ARM eco system, design partner eco system.
• Proficiency in industry-standard program management tools.
• Experience in managing the software programs and deliverables for SoC firmware and SDK across multiple operating systems used in high-performance compute SoCs.

Preferred Qualification:

• Program Strategy and Planning, develop and align the program strategy with organizational goals and objectives.
• Stakeholder Management, maintain effective communication with stakeholders to manage expectations and ensure their needs are met.
• Risk and Issue Management, develop risk mitigation and issue resolution strategies to minimize program disruptions.
• Resource Management, ensure optimal utilization of resources and alignment with program objectives.
• Team Leadership and Development.
• Quality Assurance and Governance, monitor project deliverables and ensure they meet quality standards and program objectives.
• Integration and Coordination, coordinate dependencies and interfaces between projects to ensure smooth execution and delivery.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting, generate regular status reports and updates for stakeholders, highlighting achievements, challenges, and areas for improvement.
• Benefits Realization, ensure that the program delivers the intended value and benefits to the organization.
• Escalation and Decision Making, escalate issues, risks, or decisions that require higher-level resolution or approval to appropriate stakeholders or governance bodies.
• Work with 3rd party vendors/partners to track program status/progress on a weekly basis and present the status/progress as well as risk mitigation strategies to senior management.

Why join us?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health.

Your Benefits at Aptiv:

• Private health care effective day 1 of employment.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave).
• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers.
• Recognition for innovation and excellence.
• Opportunities to give back to the community.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Fertility Coverage.

Apply today, and together let’s change tomorrow!

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