Senior NPI Program Lead — Global Launch & Scale

Renesas Electronics Corp.; Texas; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics is seeking a Sr. Staff Project/Program Design to join our market-leading AI and infrastructure power team, driving explosive growth across datacenter, Artificial Intelligence (AI), high-performance networking, and Edge AI client markets.

This role leads cross-functional teams from concept through market launch, ensuring strategic alignment and ramp readiness for cutting-edge semiconductor products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering; PhD preferred.
• 12+ years in the semiconductor industry with strong product lifecycle knowledge.
• At least 6+ years as an NPI Program Manager; experience with Module, Controller and Smart Power Stages programs preferred.
• Deep understanding of semiconductor manufacturing flows and packaging types.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, collaboration, and partnership skills.
• Analytical, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.

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 and ramp readiness.
• Ensure process discipline, budget alignment, and execution efficiency while focusing on priority deliverables and standardization.
• Lead capacity expansion initiatives across global manufacturing sites with Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain.
• Coordinate formal Project Gate reviews to ensure alignment, readiness, and clear decisions.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Data-driven decision making

Problem solving

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

PhD preferred

Tools

Project management tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Renesas Electronics is seeking a Sr. Staff Project/Program Design to join our market-leading AI and infrastructure power team, driving explosive growth across datacenter, Artificial Intelligence (AI), high-performance networking, and Edge AI client markets.

This role leads cross-functional teams from concept through market launch, ensuring strategic alignment and ramp readiness for cutting-edge semiconductor products.