GPU Hardware Program Manager

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead GPU IP development programs, including post-silicon and commercialization for mobile hardware. You will own schedules, resources, KPIs, risk mitigation, and executive-level reporting across global teams.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in engineering PM roles, hands-on GPU/ASIC experience, and strong communication skills. This full-time role emphasizes leadership and process improvement in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in a technical program/project management role with a degree in engineering.
• Hands-on GPU/CPU/DSP hardware platform experience and hardware IP knowledge.
• Experience with ASIC design, silicon validation, and IP development processes.
• Familiarity with Waterfall and Agile methodologies and common source controls.
• Strong schedule/resource management and executive-level communication skills.
• Global program management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive successful delivery of GPU solution portfolio across programs.
• Own project plans for hardware IP development and post-silicon commercialization.
• Lead cross-functional meetings to manage schedules, resources, KPIs, and plans.
• Resolve issues across engineering groups via communication and influence.
• Assess risks, communicate status to stakeholders, and mitigate delays.
• Troubleshoot conflicts; redefine milestones and tasks as needed.
• Maintain documentation and reporting in JIRA/Confluence; deliver executive updates.
• Promote PM best practices and improve program metrics and processes.

Skills

GPU hardware

Project management

Technical leadership

Agile

Waterfall

Excel

PowerPoint

JIRA

Git

Perforce

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Bachelors in Computer or Electrical Engineering

Masters (optional)

PhD (special consideration)

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

PowerPoint

Git

Perforce

Job description

• Drive the successful delivery of SARC/ACL's full GPU solution portfolio
• Own project plans for hardware IP development programs — including post-silicon and commercialization for the mobile market
• Lead cross-functional team meetings to develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans, KPIs, and plans of record
• Identify and drive resolution of program issues and conflicts across engineering groups through effective communication and influence
• Assess risks, develop mitigation strategies, and communicate GPU IP program status to key internal and external stakeholders
• Troubleshoot schedule and resource conflicts; define alternative milestones, tasks, and processes as needed
• Own documentation and reporting in JIRA and Confluence; deliver concise, executive-level progress presentations across all stages of the product lifecycle
• Drive adoption of PM best practices and continuously improve program metrics and processes

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, or 4+ years of experience with a Master’s Degree, or 2+ years of experience with a PhD
• 5+ years of experience in a technical program/project management role
• Hands-on technical expertise in GPU, CPU, or DSP hardware platforms; strong GPU/Graphics HW understanding highly valued
• Experience with ASIC design, silicon validation and IP development process
• Familiarity with standard methodologies (Waterfall, Agile) including source control (Git, Perforce, etc.)
• Proficient in project schedule and resource management tools, including advanced Excel and power-point skills, and working with defect tracking systems (JIRA, Bugzilla, etc.)
• Effective Communication skills, technical project presentations and teamwork skills
• Detail and action oriented, self-starter, leader, and motivator, with the ability to learn and adapt quickly
• Experience in managing global programs/teams across different time zones is a big plus

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in GPU, CPU, and DSP hardware platforms, with a strong focus on project management and technical program delivery. Proficient in utilizing project management tools and methodologies to drive successful outcomes in hardware IP development and commercialization.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• GPU Hardware Expertise
• Technical Program Management
• ASIC Design Experience
• Project Schedule Management
• Effective Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• GPU
• CPU
• DSP
• ASIC Design
• Silicon Validation
• Project Management
• Waterfall Methodology
• Agile Methodology
• Advanced Excel
• JIRA

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Teamwork
• Detail Oriented
• Self-Starter
• Leadership

Industry Keywords

• Hardware IP Development
• Post-Silicon
• Commercialization
• Global Program Management
• Resource Management

Tools & Technologies

• JIRA
• Confluence
• PowerPoint
• Git
• Perforce