Senior Space & Semiconductors Program Lead

Renesas Electronics; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics is seeking a senior Program Manager to lead complex product development programs within the Hi-Rel Business Division, driving cross-functional teams from inception through customer release. You will own execution, manage integrated project plans, budgets and milestones, and collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, marketing and sales to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

10+ years in analog semiconductor/space domain with NPI experience; PMP a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience of 10+ years in a major analog semiconductor or Space system company.
• 5+ years of hands-on technical program/project management experience leading teams to develop broad market or custom mix-signal analog products for satellite and space, commercial, industrial or automotive applications.
• 5+ years of experience being part of Product line NPI functional teams as a hands-on product, test, validation, design, quality or related function.
• In depth understanding of new product introduction and product development flow from concept to production release. Exposure to Automotive process or Space RADHard processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex product development programs within the Hi-Rel Business Division, driving cross-functional teams from project inception through customer release.
• Own project execution, serving as the primary point of accountability for scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, and overall program success.
• Develop and manage integrated project plans, budgets, forecasts, milestones, and deliverables to ensure alignment with business and customer objectives.
• Facilitate effective decision-making by leading execution reviews, resolving issues, mitigating risks, and removing roadblocks to maintain program momentum.
• Prepare and deliver concise project status updates, management reviews, and decision-point presentations to executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement through the development and implementation of project management best practices, processes, and execution methodologies.
• Partner closely with engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, marketing, sales, and program leadership to ensure successful execution across the product portfolio.
• Monitor and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs), proactively escalating issues and driving corrective actions to achieve program goals.
• Support annual operating planning and portfolio management activities, including project estimation, forecasting, resource planning, and budget management.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Demand Creation teams to align development priorities with customer requirements and market opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

BS in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

MS/PhD in EE preferred

Tools

MS Project

Jira

SharePoint

FMEA

Root Cause Analysis

Microsoft OneNote

Job description

Renesas Electronics is seeking a senior Program Manager to lead complex product development programs within the Hi-Rel Business Division, driving cross-functional teams from inception through customer release. You will own execution, manage integrated project plans, budgets and milestones, and collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, marketing and sales to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

10+ years in analog semiconductor/space domain with NPI experience; PMP a plus.