Program Manager – Chip Design

Micron Technology, Inc; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Hyderabad, India seeks a Program Manager for Chip Design to own end-to-end program plans from concept to tape-out and silicon bring-up.

You will lead cross-functional teams across Architecture, RTL & DV, Physical Design, CAD/methodology, DFT and validation, driving reviews and stage-gate decisions. The role requires 8–15+ years in semiconductor/chip design programs with strong scheduling, risk management, and executive communication skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical / Electronics / Computer Engineering (or equivalent).
• 8–15+ years of experience in semiconductor / chip design programs.
• Strong understanding of chip design flows, including Architecture & RTL, Design Verification, Physical Design / PnR, Tape-out and silicon lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end program plans for chip design programs from concept → tape-out → silicon bring-up.
• Develop and maintain coordinated schedules, milestones and critical paths across architecture, RTL/DV, PD, CAD, and validation.
• Drive program reviews, readiness, and stage-gate decisions.
• Interface between Design, Verification, Layout, CAD, Technology, Product Engineering, Manufacturing and Business teams.

Skills

End-to-end program planning

Cross-functional leadership

Schedule management

Risk management

Executive communication

Global collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical / Electronics / Computer Engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

RTL

DV

CAD / Methodology

Physical Design / PnR

Tape‑out / silicon lifecycle

Job description

Req. ID:

JR96303 Program Manager – Chip Design

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

Key Responsibilities

Program Planning & Execution

• Own end‑to‑end program plans for chip design programs from concept → tape‑out → silicon bring‑up.
• Develop and maintain coordinated schedules, achievements, and critical paths across:
  • Architecture
  • RTL & DV
  • Physical Design
  • CAD / Methodology
  • DFT, AMS, Packaging, and Silicon Validation
• Drive program reviews, achievement readiness, and stage‑gate decisions.

Multi-Functional Leadership

• Act as the primary interface between Design, Verification, Layout, CAD, Technology, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, and Business teams.
• Drive alignment across global teams (India, US, Japan, etc.).
• Resolve cross‑team dependencies, priority conflicts, and execution bottlenecks.

Risk, Issue & Transition Coordination

• Proactively identify schedule, technical, resource, and dependency risks.
• Drive mitigation and recovery plans for execution gaps.
• Own change control for scope, schedule, and resource adjustments.

Execution Metrics & Reporting

• Define and track program critical metrics:
  • Schedule health
  • Resource loading
  • Design & verification readiness
  • Tape‑out quality indicators
• Provide clear, concise executive updates with data‑driven insights.
• Ensure clarity through dashboards and weekly program reports.

Quality & Process Excellence

• Ensure compliance with product lifecycle management (PLM), design sign‑off criteria, and quality gates.
• Drive post‑mortems / retrospectives and institutionalize findings.
• Partner with CAD and methodology teams to improve design productivity and predictability (automation, AI, tooling).

Partner & Leadership Communication

• Serve as the single point of accountability for program status.
• Get along with senior leadership, including trade‑offs, risks, and decision asks.
• Influence without authority and drive execution through teamwork.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical / Electronics / Computer Engineering (or equivalent).
• 8–15+ years of experience in semiconductor / chip design programs.
• Strong understanding of chip design flows, including:
  • Architecture & RTL
  • Design Verification
  • Physical Design / PnR
  • Tape‑out and silicon lifecycle
• Proven experience managing large, multi‑functional, multi‑site programs.
• Strong skills in schedule management, risk management, and executive communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on background in RTL, DV, PD, or CAD (prior technical role strongly preferred).
• Experience with memory (DRAM / LPDDR / HBM) or complex SoC programs.
• Exposure to build and verification flows guided by advanced technology.
• Experience driving process improvements and automation in design execution.

Key Success Attributes

• Strong ownership approach and execution rigor.
• Ability to operate in high ambiguity, fast‑paced environments.
• Excellent customer management and influencing skills.
• Data‑driven, structured problem solver with attention to detail.
• Collaborative leader with a global approach.

Impact of the Role

• Enable predictable, high‑quality tape‑outs.
• Improve design cycle time and execution efficiency.
• Serve as a critical pillar connecting engineering execution with business outcomes.

Job Profile(s):

Semiconductor Design Engineer 5

Relocation level: (TBD)

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