Engineering Program Manager (Staff Technical Program Manager ) 10+ years

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Program Manager (EPM) to drive execution excellence across complex ASIC/Product development programs.

This role partners closely with ASIC/FPGA, Firmware Engineering, Validation, Architecture, and Cross‑Functional stakeholders to ensure predictable delivery, risk management, and transparent execution across multiple concurrent firmware projects.

The ideal candidate brings strong program management fundamentals combined with working knowledge of firmware / Validation/ embedded systems , enabling effective engagement with engineering teams and leadership.

Key Responsibilities Program & Delivery Management Own end‑to‑end project execution for one or more ASIC/FPGA/Validation programs, from planning through release.

Build and maintain integrated project plans covering development, validation, integration, and release milestones.

Drive milestone tracking , dependency management, and timely escalation of risks and issues.

Ensure delivery commitments are met in terms of schedule, scope, and quality .

Execution Tracking & Reporting Establish and maintain execution dashboards using JIRA, dashboards, EasyBI, SmartSheets, or similar tools .

Hands on experience with AI based reporting/dashboard tools will be a plus Track sprint execution, feature progress, defect trends, validation readiness, and release health.

Prepare clear, concise management summaries for senior leadership reviews.

Ensure action items from reviews and interlocks are tracked to closure.

Stakeholder & Cross ‑ Functional Coordination Act as the primary execution interface between ASIC, Firmware Engineering, Validation, Hardware, System, Product, and Operations teams.

Drive regular interlocks, syncs, and reviews to align on priorities, risks, and mitigation plans.

Facilitate effective communication across geographically distributed teams.

Process & Operational Excellence Support adoption of Agile / Scrum like execution models within firmware teams.

Help standardize execution practices, reporting formats, and release readiness criteria.

Identify execution gaps and continuously improve planning, tracking, and reporting mechanisms.

Budget & Resource Tracking Support budget consolidation, spend tracking, and forecasting for firmware programs.

Track contractor/vendor engagement, PO execution, and alignment with financial plans.

Ensure timely execution of staffing and resource requests

Key Skills Engineering Program Management ASIC/Product Development Lifecycle Awareness JIRA, Dashboards, EasyBI, SmartSheets, MS Project Agile / Scrum Execution Risk & Dependency Management Stakeholder Management Executive Communication & Reporting Budget & Spend Tracking Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. 8+ years of experience in Engineering Program Management, Project Management, or PMO roles , preferably supporting firmware, embedded, or systems teams.

Strong hands‑on experience with JIRA , dashboards, and project tracking tools.

Solid understanding of Agile / Scrum methodologies , sprint planning, and execution tracking.

Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills.

Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive alignment in ambiguous environments.

Experience supporting firmware validation, integration, or release cycles .

Familiarity with build & release tools and firmware execution metrics.

Strong conflict resolution and people skills, with the ability to drive teams toward shared goals without direct authority.