Principal Project/Program Mgmt Specialist - (Background in Semiconductors, Space Systems, or Aerospace required)

Renesas Electronics; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Renesas Electronics is seeking a Principal Project/Program Management Specialist to lead complex product development in Hi-Rel segments for space, aerospace, and automotive markets. You will drive cross-functional teams from inception through customer release and own execution for scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality.

The role emphasizes integrated planning, budgeting, forecasting, and executive-level status updates. Strong communication and continuous improvement mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in analog semiconductor or space system industries.
• 5+ years hands-on technical program management leading teams for space, satellite, automotive, or related markets.
• Experience in Product Line NPI functional teams; exposure to automotive or space RADHard processes is a plus.
• PM certification not required but beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex product development programs within the Hi-Rel division from inception to customer release.
• Own project execution with accountability for scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality.
• Develop and manage integrated project plans, budgets, forecasts, milestones and deliverables.
• Drive decisions via execution reviews; remove roadblocks and escalate risks as needed.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Masters or PhD in EE (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

Jira

SharePoint

FMEA

Root Cause Analysis

Microsoft OneNote

Job description

Principal Project/Program Mgmt Specialist - (Background in Semiconductors, Space Systems, or Aerospace required)

• Full-time
• Employment Type: Regular (PERM)
• Remote Work Available: No

Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world leading MCUs, SoCs, Analog and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products.

Renesas employs roughly 21,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. Renesas believes in, and has a commitment to, diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a leadership team dedicated to its resources and values. At Renesas, we want to build a sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics and the world.

Job Description

Lead complex product development programs within the Hi-Rel Business Division, driving cross-functional teams from project inception through customer release.

Own project execution, serving as the primary point of accountability for scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, and overall program success.

Develop and manage integrated project plans, budgets, forecasts, milestones, and deliverables to ensure alignment with business and customer objectives.

Facilitate effective decision-making by leading execution reviews, resolving issues, mitigating risks, and removing roadblocks to maintain program momentum.

Prepare and deliver concise project status updates, management reviews, and decision-point presentations to executive leadership and stakeholders.

Drive continuous improvement through the development and implementation of project management best practices, processes, and execution methodologies.

Partner closely with engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, marketing, sales, and program leadership to ensure successful execution across the product portfolio.

Monitor and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs), proactively escalating issues and driving corrective actions to achieve program goals.

Support annual operating planning and portfolio management activities, including project estimation, forecasting, resource planning, and budget management.

Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Demand Creation teams to align development priorities with customer requirements and market opportunities.

Key responsibilities

Delivery of projects to schedule, budget and quality. First time-right mentality with execution

Implement project management strategy to challenge status quo and drive higher efficiency of execution to scale up to the roadmap requirements

Continuous focus on mitigating project risk by tracking progress, contingency planning and acting on small signals with high urgency and timely escalation to prevent fire fighting

Develop a strong team that understands their role and responsibilities, collaborates with each other and others in the team and seamlessly executes with continuous focus on improving all execution vectors

Experience

Experienced professional with 10+ years of relevant experience working for a major analog semiconductor or Space system company

5+ years of hand`s on technical program/project management experience leading teams to develop broad market or custom mix-signal analog products for satellite and space, commercial, industrial or automotive applications. PMP certification is not a requirement but will be plus

5+ years of relevant experience being part of Product line NPI functional teams as a hands-on product, test, validation, design, quality or related function

In depth understanding of new product introduction and product development flow from concept to production release. Exposure to Automotive process or Space RADHard processes is a plus

Skills

Proficient with industry standard project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, SharePoint, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, Microsoft OneNote

Education

BS, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, Masters or PhD EE is preferred

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

• We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read ourDiversity & Inclusion Statement .

Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.