Embedded Software Program Manager (MS-TBD)

Cirrus Logic; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Austin is looking for a Program Manager with over 8 years of experience in the Semiconductor industry. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, negotiate product scopes, and manage program deliverables. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering is required. Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project and Atlassian JIRA is essential. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to meaningful community engagement and deliver innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Program Manager within the Semiconductor industry.
• Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Project & Excel, Atlassian JIRA & Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear communication to management and teams.
• Lead product scope and schedule negotiations.
• Develop execution plans with software and hardware engineering disciplines.
• Manage program scope of work.

Skills

Program Management

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Software, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Atlassian JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Overview

For over four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing. Our rockstar team thrives on solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutions for the world's top consumer brands. Cirrus Logic is also known for its award-winning culture, which was built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness, meaningful community engagement, and delivering enjoyable employee experiences at every turn. But we couldn’t do it without our extraordinary workforce – and that’s where you come in. Join our team and help us continue to make Cirrus Logic an exceptional place to grow your career!

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, concise communication to management, product development teams and customers
• Lead the team through the identification and negotiation of product scope and schedule
• Develop and own highly integrated execution plans with 10+ software, hardware engineering disciplines
• Identify, track and mitigate execution roadblocks and technical risks
• Lead and drive internal, cross-functional teams to meet program milestones and deliverables
• Drive continuous improvement to an established product development process
• Manage the entire program scope of work

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Software, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
• Must have 8+ years of experience as a Program Manager within the Semiconductor industry
• Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Project & Excel, Atlassian JIRA & Confluence

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to be a catalyst that makes any team better
• Possess a strong sense of ownership - Anything you work on you treat like your name will be on it
• Proactive problem solver
• Believe everything can always be improved
• Ability to negotiate critical situations to a positive outcome
• Able to communicate with anyone
• Able to break complex problems down in a way people can understand and execute on
• Proven track record of making commitments and meeting them
• Like building teams, identifying their strengths and weaknesses, and helping them improve to meet their full potential
• Outgoing, highly organized, persistent and tenacious, with the ability to influence without authority

Export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit candidates who are nationals of certain embargoed countries from working in this position without Cirrus Logic first obtaining an export license. Candidates for this role must be able to access technical data without a requirement for an export license. We are unable to sponsor or obtain export licenses for this role.

Cirrus Logic strives to select the best qualified applicant for any opening. Different approaches, ideas and points of view are both valued and respected. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.