Technical Program Manager

Ananant Systems Private Limited; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ananant Systems Private Limited is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead complex semiconductor/SoC programs from planning through silicon tape-out and post-silicon validation. The role demands strong technical understanding, program ownership, and exceptional stakeholder management across engineering teams, customers, vendors, and external partners.

The candidate will coordinate Architecture, Design, Verification, and Validation efforts, track milestones, and manage risks,

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of experience in Technical Program Management / Engineering Program Management, preferably in semiconductor

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end program execution for SoC/ASIC and semiconductor programs through tape-out and validation
• Define program plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, and deliverables
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Architecture, Design, Verification, Physical Design, DFT, Firmware, and Validation
• Track tape-out readiness, technical dependencies, and critical program milestones
• Manage external vendors, technology partners, foundries, and customers
• Drive issue resolution, risk mitigation, and timely escalation across teams
• Prepare program status updates and communicate with senior leadership and external stakeholders
• Manage programs involving Government/PSU/strategic technology stakeholders, where applicable

Skills

Technical PM

Stakeholder mgmt

Leadership

Negotiation

Risk mgmt

Job description

Location: Bangalore, India (On-site)

Experience: 8–15 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to drive complex semiconductor/SoC programs from planning through silicon tape-out and post-silicon validation. The role requires strong technical understanding, program ownership, execution excellence, and exceptional stakeholder-management skills. You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, leadership, customers, vendors, and external stakeholders to ensure successful program delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end program execution for SoC/ASIC and semiconductor programs through silicon tape-out and validation.
• Define program plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Architecture, Design, Verification, Physical Design, DFT, Firmware, and Validation.
• Track tape-out readiness, technical dependencies, and critical program milestones.
• Manage external vendors, technology partners, foundries, and customers.
• Drive issue resolution, risk mitigation, and timely escalation across teams.
• Prepare program status updates and communicate effectively with senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Manage programs involving Government/PSU/strategic technology stakeholders, where applicable.

Requirements

• 8–15 years of experience in Technical Program Management / Engineering Program Management, preferably in the semiconductor industry.
• Strong understanding of SoC/ASIC development lifecycle and silicon tape-out.
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional technical programs.
• Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder-management, and negotiation skills.
• Strong planning, problem-solving, risk-management, and execution capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively with technical teams as well as senior business and external stakeholders.

Good to Have

• Experience working on Government, PSU, Defence, Telecom, or strategic technology projects.
• Experience dealing with government stakeholders, structured approval processes, documentation, and compliance.
• Exposure to 5G, ORAN, Wireless, Networking, or Communication SoCs.
• Experience working with semiconductor foundries, IP vendors, or OSATs.
• PMP/PGMP certification.

Benefits

Why Join Us

• Lead high-impact semiconductor and next-generation telecom programs.
• High ownership and visibility across technology and leadership teams.
• Work with experienced engineering and technology teams on complex SoC programs.
• Opportunity to contribute to strategic and cutting-edge technology initiatives.

Competitive compensation + ESOPs