Lead PM, Program/Project Manager

Analog Devices; Limerick; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. is seeking a Lead PM for embedded software programs within the Software & Digital Platforms group.

You will oversee firmware, drivers, RTOS, bootloaders, low‑level I/O, and SoC/MCU enablement, guiding work across firmware, silicon, hardware, validation and customer‑facing teams. The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of hands‑on embedded software program management, a solid engineering background, and proven leadership across multiple time zones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 7–10 years of hands-on Program/Project/TPM experience managing embedded software programs.
• Strong background in firmware, drivers, RTOS, and SoC bring-up.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive large-scale embedded software programs to meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
• Lead Agile project management processes, collaborating with firmware, drivers, RTOS, silicon design, hardware engineering, validation, applications, and systems teams to ensure aligned and predictable delivery.
• Drive alignment between firmware and silicon milestones (ES samples, EVT/DVT/PVT, bring-up timelines, post-silicon validation).
• Proactively identify and manage risks in embedded SW and silicon–software integration; drive solutions before they impact the project.
• Manage matrixed engineering resources across multiple projects, optimizing team efficiency, clarity, and productivity.
• Define and track embedded-centric KPIs and program metrics, providing clear reporting and updates to senior engineering leadership.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, applying best practices and standardized processes to enhance execution discipline and engineering efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to company procedures and engineering standards throughout project execution.
• Drive retrospectives and lessons-learned activities across all technical disciplines.

Skills

Embedded software management

Leadership & teamwork

Agile project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

MS Project

Confluence

JIRA

Jama/JAMA Connect

Job description

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X.

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X.

Lead PM, Program/Project Manager – Embedded Software

Analog Devices’ Software & Digital Platforms (SDP) group is seeking an experienced Senior Program/Project Manager with deep embedded software experience to oversee complex programs for next‑generation MCU and SoC products. The successful candidate will lead programs across the full product development lifecycle—spanning firmware, drivers, RTOS components, bootloaders, low‑level I/O, and SoC/MCU enablement—while driving disciplined execution and alignment between embedded software, silicon, hardware, validation, systems, and customer‑facing teams.

This position requires strong technical understanding of embedded systems and semiconductor development, exceptional leadership, a proactive management approach, and the ability to collaborate across highly technical, multi‑disciplinary teams. ADI thrives on positive, transparent, and solutions‑oriented engagement—this role requires exactly that.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 7–10 years of hands‑on Program/Project/TPM experience managing embedded software programs (firmware, drivers, RTOS, BSP, low‑level SW)—not enterprise IT or cloud programs.
• Strong technical foundation with experience in several of the following:
  • Firmware and driver development (Linux, bare‑metal, HAL)
  • RTOS such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, ThreadX, embOS, VxWorks
  • Bootloaders, BSP, secure boot, low‑level peripheral drivers
  • Power/clock management, SoC initialization, hardware bring‑up
• Experience working with MCUs, SoCs, ASICs, DSPs, wireless chipsets (Wi‑Fi/BT/Cellular), ADAS controllers, PMICs or mixed‑signal products.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor development, including silicon readiness milestones and post‑silicon validation workflows.
• Demonstrated leadership, decision‑making, teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills, coupled with a strong execution track record working with large multi‑discipline engineering teams across multiple time zones.
• Hands‑on engineering background—experience writing embedded software, developing firmware/drivers, designing silicon blocks, or contributing to hardware board/system design.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems through structured experiments and data analysis.
• Proficiency with modern PM tools: MS Project, Confluence, JIRA, Jama/JAMA Connect.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical and program information effectively to stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple embedded programs, prioritize effectively, and drive aggressive schedules.
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) processes for combined silicon + firmware programs.
• Positive attitude, proactive, self‑motivated, and accountable.

Additional Preferred Skills

• Experience in customer‑facing technical roles supporting embedded or silicon products.
• PMP and/or Scrum Master Certification preferred.
• Willingness to travel occasionally as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Own and drive large‑scale embedded software programs to meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
• Lead Agile project management processes, collaborating closely with firmware, drivers, RTOS, silicon design, hardware engineering, validation, applications, and systems teams to ensure aligned and predictable delivery.
• Drive alignment between firmware and silicon milestones (ES samples, EVT/DVT/PVT, bring‑up timelines, post‑silicon validation).
• Proactively identify and manage risks in embedded SW and silicon‑software integration; drive solutions before they impact the project.
• Manage matrixed engineering resources across multiple projects, optimizing team efficiency, clarity, and productivity.
• Define and track embedded‑centric KPIs and program metrics, providing clear reporting and updates to senior engineering leadership.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, applying best practices and standardized processes to enhance execution discipline and engineering efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to company procedures and engineering standards throughout project execution.
• Drive retrospectives and lessons‑learned activities across all technical disciplines.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is results‑driven, technically credible, and self‑motivated, with a strong background in embedded software program management. You have already spent multiple years as a hands‑on Program Manager owning embedded software and/or silicon programmes. Your engineering background enables credibility with teams, but your primary identity is programme execution. Writing firmware, developing drivers, integrating RTOS/BSP layers, or supporting SoC bring‑up—and then moved into program management. You are typically the most structured and organized person in the room, able to connect technical details with program realities, and you know how to get the right things done on time.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.

Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.

Job Req Type: Experienced

Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days