Principal ASIC Engineering Program Manager - $300,000

Principal ASIC Engineering Program Manager - up to $300,000 base salary

Houston Texas (can also be based in Chippewa Falls, WI)

Global Technology Organisation | Hybrid – 2 Days Onsite in Houston, TX (or Chippewa Falls)

Our global client is looking for a Principal ASIC Engineering Program Manager to lead complex semiconductor and silicon development programmes for a global technology leader.

The role will be based out of Houston, Texas (or Chippewa Falls, WI if you are located there).

This senior position will oversee the full ASIC/VLSI development lifecycle, coordinating engineering teams, semiconductor vendors, manufacturing partners and senior stakeholders to ensure successful programme delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end ASIC/VLSI development programmes from architecture and design through verification, validation and production.
• Manage programme schedules, budgets, technical milestones, dependencies and risks.
• Coordinate cross-functional engineering teams, semiconductor vendors, foundries and external partners.
• Ensure alignment between engineering delivery, manufacturing readiness, supply chain and business objectives.
• Provide strategic programme updates and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Drive improvements in programme execution, quality, cost efficiency and time to market.

Required Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in engineering, technical programme management or semiconductor development.
• Proven track record managing complex ASIC/VLSI development programmes.
• Strong technical understanding of ASIC design, RTL, verification, physical implementation and silicon manufacturing.
• Experience managing semiconductor vendors, foundries and external engineering partners.
• Strong programme governance, financial management, risk mitigation and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior technical and executive stakeholders.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline.

Desirable: PMP certification, advanced engineering qualifications and experience managing multiple large-scale silicon development programmes.