PROGRAM MANAGER L1

Wipro; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipro Limited in Bengaluru, Karnataka seeks a seasoned PROGRAM MANAGER L1 to own turnkey ASIC/SoC programs from specification to tape-out and post-silicon bring-up. You will lead RTL, DV, DFT, PD and validation across multiple teams and interfaces with foundry/OSAT partners.

You will drive gated reviews, manage scope and risks, and report progress to senior leadership. The role requires 15+ years in semiconductors and strong customer-facing communication.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in semiconductors and program management.
• Led ASIC/SoC programs through at least two tape-outs.
• Strong command of the full ASIC flow: architecture, RTL, DV, DFT, PD, signoff, post-silicon.
• Proven ability to estimate effort, track budgets and manage risks.

Responsibilities

• Own the program plan, milestones and critical path from architecture freeze through tape-out and silicon bring-up.
• Drive cross-functional execution across RTL, DV, DFT, PD, SW/FW and validation teams.
• Run gated reviews (spec, RTL freeze, DFT, signoff, tape-out) and enforce exit criteria.
• Manage scope, risks, dependencies and change control with customers, foundry and OSAT partners.
• Forecast effort and capacity; align staffing, EDA tools and IP with the plan.
• Report schedule, quality and risk status to customer and leadership; elevate early.

Skills

Project Management

Effort estimation

Budget tracking

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Education

PMP / PgMP certification

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Job description

Job Title: PROGRAM MANAGER L1

City: Bengaluru

State/Province: Karnataka

Posting Start Date: 11/4/26

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com.

Job Description

Role Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to manage technology transformation program covering multiple projects by establishing governance mechanisms, supervising project teams, overseeing resource management and engaging with client leadership for effective program execution.

Technical Program Manager Experience

Experience 15+ years
Location Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kochi
Domain ASIC / SoC – Turnkey Silicon
Employment Full-time

The Role

Own end-to-end delivery of turnkey ASIC/SoC programs, from specification to tape-out and post-silicon bring-up, across RTL, DV, DFT, PD and validation teams.

What You Will Do

• Own the program plan, milestones and critical path from architecture freeze through tape-out and silicon bring-up.
• Drive cross-functional execution across RTL, DV, DFT, PD, SW/FW and validation teams.
• Run gated reviews (spec, RTL freeze, DFT, signoff, tape-out) and enforce exit criteria.
• Manage scope, risks, dependencies and change control with customers, foundry and OSAT partners.
• Forecast effort and capacity; align staffing, EDA tools and IP with the plan.
• Report schedule, quality and risk status to customer and leadership; elevate early.

What You Bring

• 15+ years in semiconductors, with 8+ years leading ASIC/SoC programs through at least two tape-outs.
• Strong command of the full ASIC flow: architecture, RTL, DV, DFT, PD, signoff, post-silicon.
• Hands-on with tape-out gating, signoff criteria and the foundry/OSAT interface (masks, packaging, test).
• Proven effort estimation, budget tracking and risk management on fixed-price or T&M turnkey engagements.
• Confident, customer-facing communicator who can hold senior technical and business conversations.
• Proficiency with Jira, MS Project or equivalent planning tools.

Good to Have

• PMP / PgMP certification
• Experience with advanced nodes or multi-die / chiplet programs
• Exposure to post-silicon validation and production ramp

Mandatory Skills

• Project Management
• Experience: >10 YEARS

Reinvent your world. We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes, so do we. Join a business powered by purpose and a place that empowers you to design your own reinvention.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, caste, creed, religion, gender, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, political orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Wipro is committed to creating an accessible, supportive, and inclusive workplace. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to all applicants including persons with disabilities, throughout the recruitment and selection process. Accommodations must be communicated in advance of the application, where possible, and will be reviewed on an individual basis. Wipro provides equal opportunities to all and values diversity.