Senior NPI Program Manager, Semiconductors

Renesas Electronics Corporation; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics Corporation is seeking a Sr. Staff Project/Program Design to join our AI and infrastructure power team in Plano, Texas.

You will lead cross‑functional efforts across design, validation, procurement, and manufacturing to drive NPI releases and ramp readiness for datacenter, AI, and edge applications. You will own end‑to‑end program plans, manage budgets, ensure process discipline, coordinate gate reviews, and partner with OSAT and supply chain to meet schedule, cost, and

Qualifications

• 12+ years in semiconductor industry with full product lifecycle
• 6+ years as NPI Program Manager; experience with Module, Controller and Smart Power Stages programs preferred
• Experience at fab or assembly site as a process or integration engineer is a strong plus
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, collaboration across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain

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
• Motivate and guide cross‑functional teams toward flawless execution, positive ROI, and disciplined, data‑driven decision‑making
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies, demonstrating agility and adaptability in complex, ambiguous environments
• Oversee wafer fabrication, assembly, test operations, and material logistics to ensure timely execution, cost efficiency, high quality, and smooth project flow
• Communicate clearly with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders regarding milestones, sample delivery timelines, reliability testing, and product release status
• Build strong internal and external relationships, reinforcing accountability and alignment through consistent, transparent communication
• Provide structured program updates to leadership, highlighting project status, risks, and recommended actions while maintaining accurate schedules, qualification plans, and PM tracking systems
• Drive process scalability and standardization initiatives to strengthen execution discipline across programs

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

NPI programs

Semiconductor lifecycle

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (Bachelors/Masters); PhD preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Renesas Electronics Corporation is seeking a Sr. Staff Project/Program Design to join our AI and infrastructure power team in Plano, Texas.

You will lead cross‑functional efforts across design, validation, procurement, and manufacturing to drive NPI releases and ramp readiness for datacenter, AI, and edge applications. You will own end‑to‑end program plans, manage budgets, ensure process discipline, coordinate gate reviews, and partner with OSAT and supply chain to meet schedule, cost, and