Architect

Acesoft Labs; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Acesoft Labs is seeking an experienced ASIC Program Manager to lead end-to-end program execution for complex SoC/ASIC developments in Hyderabad. The role focuses on delivering on schedule, controlling power targets, and managing costs while coordinating across design, verification, physical design, and silicon validation teams.

The candidate will drive on-time tape-outs, mitigate risks, and ensure high-quality silicon launches through proactive governance and executive communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in complete ASIC/SoC development lifecycle.
• Proven track record in Semiconductor/Technical Program Management.
• Strong skills in program planning, risk management, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end ASIC/SoC program execution from architecture to silicon production.
• Own program schedule, power targets, cost tracking and milestone adherence.
• Track and manage critical paths across RTL, Verification, PD, DFT, and Validation teams.
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation plans; drive change control processes.
• Present program health dashboards to senior leadership and provide regular milestone updates.
• Coordinate with Design, Verification, PD, Fabs, and Foundry teams across multi-geo sites.

Skills

ASIC/SoC lifecycle

Semiconductor program mgmt

Program planning

Risk management

Change management

Microsoft Project

Excel (Pivot, Macros)

PowerPoint (Executive reporting)

Jira / Azure DevOps

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Electronics/Electrical/Semiconductor

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Project

Job description

Hiring Job Role: ASIC Program Manager

Location: Hyderabad (Onsite)

Role Overview

We are looking for a high-impact ASIC Program Manager to lead end-to-end semiconductor program execution across complex SoC / ASIC development cycles. The ideal candidate will drive schedule, cost, power, and quality targets while working cross-functionally with design, verification, physical design, and silicon validation teams to ensure successful product delivery.

This role is critical in enabling on-time tape-outs, risk mitigation, and high-quality silicon launches.

Key Responsibilities

Program Execution & Delivery Ownership

• Drive end-to-end ASIC / SoC program execution from architecture to silicon production
• Own program schedule, power targets, cost tracking, and milestone adherence
• Track and manage critical path across RTL, Verification, PD, DFT, and Validation teams

Risk & Change Management

• Proactively identify technical and schedule risks and implement mitigation plans
• Drive change control processes across engineering and business stakeholders
• Ensure design reviews, program reviews, and quality gates are executed effectively

Stakeholder & Leadership Communication

• Present program health dashboards to senior leadership
• Provide regular updates on milestones, metrics, risks, and mitigation plans
• Collaborate with global cross-functional engineering teams

Cross-Functional Program Governance

• Work closely with Design Leads, Verification Leads, Physical Design teams, and Foundry interfaces
• Drive alignment across multi-geo teams
• Ensure process compliance across ASIC development lifecycle

Mandatory Skills

• Strong experience in complete ASIC / SoC development lifecycle
• Proven track record in Semiconductor Program / Technical Program Management
• Strong expertise in Program Planning, Risk Management, and Change Management
• Hands-on expertise in:
• Microsoft Project (MPP)
• Advanced Excel (Pivot, Macros, Dashboards)
• PowerPoint (Executive Reporting)
• Project Management Tools (Jira / Azure DevOps / Equivalent)
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills

Preferred / High-Value Skills

• Experience working with RTL Design, Verification, Physical Design, or Silicon Validation teams
• Foundry interaction / Tapeout exposure
• Data-driven program tracking and metrics dashboards
• Knowledge of Agile / Hybrid hardware development methodologies
• Experience managing multi-site / global semiconductor teams

Qualifications

• Bachelors / Master’s degree in Electronics / Electrical / Semiconductor / Related Engineering
• Proven experience managing complex semiconductor development programs