Operations Director of Programs

Arm; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 275,000 - 372,000; Full time

Job summary

Arm is seeking a senior operations product delivery leader in San Jose to own end-to-end execution of next-generation cloud AI platform silicon programs. You will coordinate with OSATs, foundries, and internal stakeholders to drive cradle-to-grave delivery in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage schedules, risks, and budgets, communicating with executive audiences and cross-functional teams to ensure successful mass production and delivery of cutting-edge silicon solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a senior execution or technical program management with back-end silicon execution.
• Deep background in back-end manufacturing of complex SoCs & packages, including OSATs and foundries.
• Experience delivering mass-production silicon programs with strong stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end operations execution of Arm’s next generation cloud AI platform silicon programs across multiple cross-functional teams.
• Identify and mitigate technical and business challenges to ensure successful production of silicon products.
• Communicate schedule, financials, risks, and needs to executives and diverse stakeholders.

Skills

Execution management

Systems thinking

Stakeholder communication

Back-end silicon know-how

Self-starter

Analytical

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Education

Master's degree in Engineering or CS

Job description

Job ID 2026-18981 Date posted 11/08/2026 Location San Jose, California Category Engineering Operations

Job Overview

We are looking to add a key member of the Arm Operations Product Delivery team which is responsible for delivering all of Arm’s silicon products and systems into reality! The successful candidate will have a proven silicon program execution track record and a deep background in back-end manufacturing of complex SoCs & packages, including working with OSATs and different foundries. The successful candidate will be responsible for complex, operations stakeholder management of our silicon programs from cradle to grave and be the conductor of strategic supply, logistics, quality, product & test and other key external and internal stakeholders. This new role is a mix of deep technical, flawless execution, and world-class end-to-end operations program management.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end operations execution of Arm’s next generation cloud AI platforms by working with and through various stakeholders both inside and outside of Arm; working across multiple cross functional teams.
• Identify, mitigate and/or prevent technical and business challenges across multiple disciplines to ultimately deliver on a successful, mass-production program for our customers.
• Own and crisply communicate operations focused schedule, financials, risks and help needed for an executive audience and diverse stakeholders.

Required Skills And Experience

• Infectious passion for program execution and a can-do spirit to just get it done
• Systems Thinker – able to see the whole picture and how work streams interlock
• Presence and Communications – validated ability to influence and deliver exquisite communication at all levels in a sophisticated matrix organization
• Technical SOC HW & SW design exposure and deep back-end manufacturing knowledge including semiconductor foundries, OSAT, and testing process and partners.
• Self-starter - Comfortable driving unchartered, high paced programs with limited oversight
• Highly analytical - Data driven and possess strong problem-solving skills, able to structure complicated issues and find creative solutions to business and technical challenges
• Strong interpersonal skills - ability to bring difficult discussions to the table and arbitrate different viewpoints. Not afraid to speak up to ensure the success of the program and call out issues
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a senior execution or technical program management experience with back-end silicon execution
• Masters or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or Computer Science

“Nice To Have” Skills And Experience

• Partner/customerfocus – Your tendency to put your partners and customers first by understanding their needs and tackling to achieve the best outcome for both.
• Creativity/innovation – Possessing curiosity and a passion for driving continuous improvement through spotting opportunities and seeking the views of others.
• Collaboration/Influence – Ability to forge lasting relationships which are built upon mutual trust within a complex stakeholder matrix. Listen to different perspectives, evaluate, persuade and carefully craft your work to deliver truly impactful results.
• Technicaldepth – Listen to different perspectives, evaluate, persuade and carefully craft your work to deliver truly impactful results.
• Personaldevelopment – Take time to drive your own development, while also encouraging colleagues to do the same.

Please note that no relocation package is available for this role.

Salary Range

$274,600-$371,600 per year

We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.

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At Arm, we believe progress happens when people are empowered to think bigger and push beyond what seems possible. Our 10x mindset is about curiosity, ambition and creating impact that will be used by millions. We learn fast, prioritise collaboration and turn bold ideas into real technology. We look for people who are inspired by this way of working and want to grow in an environment where bold ideas are welcomed. Discover how the 10x mindset shapes life at Arm:

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