SoC/ASIC R&D Program Lead - Global Cross-Functional

Visa Hunt; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualinx in the Netherlands is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead complex SoC/ASIC projects from definition through silicon. You will coordinate Systems Engineering, Execution Teams and Marketing, drive milestones, and ensure cross-functional alignment across global teams.

You will generate regular updates for executives and customers, manage risk, and oversee Bring-Up and Power-On activities.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years experience working in SoC or ASIC
• Over 5 years experience leading SoC cross-functional teams RTL, DV, PD, DFX and Silicon Validation
• Deep understanding of the chip design processes from specifications to silicon
• Deep understanding of SoC/ASIC design methodologies and flows
• Experience working with geographically distributed teams across different countries
• Experience in SoC/ASIC Bring-Up/Power-On and Silicon Validation planning, tracking, and reporting
• Well organized and structured: building plans with ASIC R&D teams, plans tracking, prioritizations, escalations
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to provide clear and concise program updates
• Experience working with third-party service providers and external contract resources
• Very good time management and startup/fast-paced environment experience

Responsibilities

• Align on Project definition between Systems Engineering, Execution Teams and Marketing
• Project planning
• Organize and lead regular project status meetings, ensuring alignment across teams
• Drive the SoC Engineering CCB, Engineering reviews and Milestones reviews
• Generate and distribute regular reports, including management and customer updates
• Risk register, review and management
• Drive decision-making processes to keep initiatives on track
• Maintain and track project progress, highlighting deviations from the initial plan
• Drive clear decision-making processes, ensuring proper stakeholder management and documentation
• Work with third-party service providers

Skills

SoC/ASIC

Cross-functional leadership

RTL/DV/PD/DFX/Silicon Validation

Bring-Up/Power-On

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Third-party collaboration

Presentation skills

Distributed teams

Startup experience

Job description

Qualinx in the Netherlands is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead complex SoC/ASIC projects from definition through silicon. You will coordinate Systems Engineering, Execution Teams and Marketing, drive milestones, and ensure cross-functional alignment across global teams.

You will generate regular updates for executives and customers, manage risk, and oversee Bring-Up and Power-On activities.