Sr Staff Project / Program Management Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Renesas is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this position now or in the future.

No relocation provided - local candidates preferred.

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Sr Staff Project / Program Management Specialist to lead multiple, concurrent development projects globally. This role requires an individual with exceptional leadership that has a proven track record of delivering and managing complex projects from concept to production while keeping to budget and on-time delivery.

You will be the central hub to drive a multi-disciplinary team of architects, hardware and software engineers to deliver on solution development. Your primary mission is to ensure flawless execution, mitigate risks proactively, and drive decisions that align with our strategic business objectives of performance, cost, and time-to-market.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Project Leadership : Manage the entire project lifecycle for multiple solution developments
• Global Team Coordination : Lead and synchronize the efforts of large, dispersed, cross-functional teams across different time zones and cultures.
• Strategic Planning & Scheduling : Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules (using Gantt charts, Agile / Waterfall hybrids), and resource allocation models. Identify critical paths and dependencies across projects.
• Risk Management : Proactively identify, quantify, and develop mitigation strategies for technical, logistical, and supply chain risks. Lead contingency planning efforts.
• Stakeholder Management : Serve as the primary point of contact for executive leadership, providing clear, concise, and data-driven updates on project status, risks, and key performance indicators (KPIs). Manage expectations and secure buy-in for critical decisions.
• Process Improvement : Champion the continuous improvement of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices within the organization. Mentor junior project managers and technical leads.
• Budget & Resource Management : Work with finance and functional managers to develop project budgets, track expenditures, and optimize resource utilization across the portfolio.
• Quality & Compliance : Ensure all project deliverables meet the required quality, reliability, and compliance standards.

Qualifications

Highly Desired :

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘ To Make Our Lives Easier .’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.

With a diverse team of over 22,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘ To Make Our Lives Easier .’

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Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.

We have adopted a hybrid model that gives employees the ability to work remotely two days a week while ensuring that we come together as a team in the office the rest of the time. The designated in-office days are Tuesday through Thursday for innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.