Senior NPI Program Lead – AI Power & Data Center

Renesas Electronics Corp.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics Corp. in Plano, TX is seeking a Sr. Staff Project/Program Design to drive the execution of NPI product releases for cutting-edge AI and infrastructure power solutions.

You will partner with cross-functional teams across Design, Marketing, Validation, and Operations to ensure flawless market launches and ramp readiness. The role requires 12+ years in semiconductors with at least 6+ years in NPI program management, plus strong leadership, budgeting, and scheduling skills in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering; PhD preferred.
• Minimum 12+ years in the semiconductor industry with full product lifecycle experience.
• At least 6+ years as an NPI Program Manager; experience with Module, Controller and Smart Power Stages programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams across Design, Marketing, Systems & Applications, Validation, Product & Test Engineering, Firmware/Software, Supply Chain, Procurement, Packaging, and Quality to ensure seamless execution of NPI product releases.
• Manage end-to-end program planning, tracking, and execution – from concept through market launch, including ramp readiness and safe launch activity.
• Ensure process discipline, budget alignment, and execution efficiency while maintaining focus on priority deliverables and driving global process standardization.
• Lead capacity-expansion initiatives across global manufacturing sites, aligning Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to support scalable production.
• Coordinate and conduct formal Project Gate reviews to ensure alignment, readiness, and decision clarity.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

NPI programs

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Electrical Engineering

PhD preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

Renesas Electronics Corp. in Plano, TX is seeking a Sr. Staff Project/Program Design to drive the execution of NPI product releases for cutting-edge AI and infrastructure power solutions.

You will partner with cross-functional teams across Design, Marketing, Validation, and Operations to ensure flawless market launches and ramp readiness. The role requires 12+ years in semiconductors with at least 6+ years in NPI program management, plus strong leadership, budgeting, and scheduling skills in a