Strategic Custom Silicon Program Manager (SoC/MCU)

MIPS Holding Inc; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 143,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is seeking a senior program manager to own day-to-day execution of custom silicon programs, including MIPS-based MCUs and Sensor SoCs, for automotive Tier-1 customers. You will act as the primary interface between the customer and GlobalFoundries cross-functional teams to ensure predictable delivery and issue resolution across the silicon lifecycle.

This role is an individual contributor with full program ownership for one or more programs and does not include people management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in semiconductors, with exposure to SoC, MCU, or custom silicon programs.
• Experience working directly with customers and internal engineering teams across silicon development lifecycles.
• Strong execution mindset with ability to operate independently.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end execution of assigned customer-specific silicon programs from early engagement through SOP, volume ramp, and sustaining.
• Serve as the single point of contact for program execution with the customer, providing clear communication on status, risks, and commitments.
• Drive cross-functional coordination across IP, design, verification, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams.
• Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, milestones, and risk registers for complex custom products.
• Proactively identify, manage, and escape technical, schedule, cost, or supply risks.
• Support change management, including scope changes, milestones updates, and customer change requests.
• Ensure programs meet customer delivery, quality, and performance expectations.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional coordination

Customer engagement

Execution mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field

Job description

GlobalFoundries is seeking a senior program manager to own day-to-day execution of custom silicon programs, including MIPS-based MCUs and Sensor SoCs, for automotive Tier-1 customers. You will act as the primary interface between the customer and GlobalFoundries cross-functional teams to ensure predictable delivery and issue resolution across the silicon lifecycle.

This role is an individual contributor with full program ownership for one or more programs and does not include people management.