Senior NPI Program Lead - Power & AI Semiconductors

Renesas Electronics; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics in Plano, Texas, is seeking a Sr. Staff Project/Program Design to drive cross‑functional NPI programs in AI and infrastructure power.

You will partner with design, marketing, systems, validation, firmware, supply chain, and manufacturing to ensure flawless execution from concept to market launch. This role offers leadership across global teams, accountable for ramp readiness, budget alignment, risk mitigation, and data‑driven decisions that accelerate product releases in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 12+ years in Semiconductor industry with strong full product lifecycle knowledge.
• At least 6+ years as an NPI Program Manager; module/controller and smart power stages experience 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 focusing on priority deliverables and driving global 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 and readiness.
• Provide structured program updates to leadership, highlighting risks and recommended actions with accurate schedules and PM tracking.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

NPI program mgmt

Semiconductor lifecycle

Stakeholder management

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Renesas Electronics in Plano, Texas, is seeking a Sr. Staff Project/Program Design to drive cross‑functional NPI programs in AI and infrastructure power.

You will partner with design, marketing, systems, validation, firmware, supply chain, and manufacturing to ensure flawless execution from concept to market launch. This role offers leadership across global teams, accountable for ramp readiness, budget alignment, risk mitigation, and data‑driven decisions that accelerate product releases in