Program Manager – IC-Link ASIC

Imec; Vlaams-Brabant; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

imec in Leuven, Belgium, seeks a Program Manager – IC-Link ASIC to own end-to-end ASIC programs from concept to end of life. You will drive collaboration across RTL, DV, PD, DFT, test, packaging, quality and supply chain to meet milestones on time and within budget.

You will implement agile practices in a hardware development environment, monitor progress, and act as the primary interface for customers and partners. This role emphasizes continuous improvement and strong customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in ASIC program management or semiconductor project leadership.
• Strong understanding of ASIC design and manufacturing flow and tape-out processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to implement agile practices in hardware development environments.
• Strong business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead ASIC programs from specification to end of life of the ASIC.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration between RTL, DV, PD, DFT, test, packaging, quality, and supply chain teams.
• Implement agile methodologies to accelerate design cycles and improve predictability.
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality silicon.
• Act as the primary interface for Program Management matters between the customers, IC-Link, expertise centers, and external partners.
• Profit & loss responsibility for the assigned programs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and any other customer-wide initiative meant to improve customer satisfaction.
• Support the Business Development team in the account development effort.

Skills

ASIC program Mgmt

Semiconductor leadership

Stakeholder management

Agile hardware

Business acumen

Job description

Program Manager – IC-Link ASIC

What you will do

As Program Manager for IC-Link ASIC, your role is to make things happen. You will have the end-to-end ownership of ASIC development and manufacturing programs from the concept phase up to end of life of the ASIC, ensuring every milestone is met on time, with quality and within the assigned budget. Your focus: ensure the highest possible customer satisfaction by driving collaboration across teams and sectors, removing blockers, and keeping execution fast and predictable. By applying agile practices and leveraging IC-Link’s position as a VCA partner, you will deliver high-quality silicon and accelerate customer success. Moreover, you will support the Business Development team in developing further the business at the accounts you are working for.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead ASIC programs from specification to end of life of the ASIC.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration between RTL, DV, PD, DFT, test, packaging, quality, and supply chain teams.
• Implement agile methodologies to accelerate design cycles and improve predictability.
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality silicon.
• Act as the primary interface for Program Management matters between the customers, IC-Link, expertise centers, and external partners.
• Profit & loss responsibility for the assigned programs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and any other customer-wide initiative meant to improve customer satisfaction.
• Support the Business Development team in the account development effort.

What we do for you

We offer you the opportunity to join one of the world’s premier research centers in nanotechnology at its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. With your talent, passion and expertise, you’ll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will determine the society of tomorrow.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university', we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth.

We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits.

Who you are

• Proven experience in ASIC program management or semiconductor project or program leadership.
• Strong understanding of ASIC design and manufacturing flow and tape-out processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to implement agile practices in hardware development environments.
• Strong business acumen.

We seek a candidate who thrives in a dynamic work environment, showcasing an adaptability to diverse projects or research topics. You’ll be a key team player, ready to support colleagues and tackle impactful projects within the timelines of our trusted global partners.