Senior NPI Program Manager - Semiconductors

Renesas; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Renesas is seeking a Sr. Staff Program Manager to drive end-to-end NPI product releases for leading AI, infrastructure power, and datacenter solutions. You will lead cross-functional teams from design to manufacturing, ensuring ramp readiness and flawless execution.

This role offers strategic leadership across engineering, operations, and supply chain, with a fast-paced, innovation-driven culture. A strong background in semiconductor lifecycle management and stakeholder coordination is required.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in Semiconductor industry with strong knowledge of full product lifecycle.
• 6+ years as an NPI Program Manager; experience with Module, Controller and Smart Power Stages programs preferred.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, collaboration and partnership skills across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and OSAT partners.
• Foundational program/project management training or certification; capable of leading complex, cross-functional programs.

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

Stakeholder management

Communication

Program management

Analytical thinking

Time management

Multitasking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD preferred

Job description

Renesas is seeking a Sr. Staff Program Manager to drive end-to-end NPI product releases for leading AI, infrastructure power, and datacenter solutions. You will lead cross-functional teams from design to manufacturing, ensuring ramp readiness and flawless execution.

This role offers strategic leadership across engineering, operations, and supply chain, with a fast-paced, innovation-driven culture. A strong background in semiconductor lifecycle management and stakeholder coordination is required.