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Renesas Electronics is hiring a Principal Project Manager Semiconductor IC Development (f/m/d)

About the Role

Lead and deliver high-complexity analog and mixed-signal semiconductor IC projects from initial concept through to volume production, ensuring seamless execution across global sites and technical domains. You will take full ownership of project scope, timeline, budget, quality, and risk, guiding cross-functional teams through every development phase.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive end-to-end project planning, defining clear milestones, dependencies, critical paths, and resource requirements in collaboration with engineering, test, validation, quality, and operations teams.
  • Ensure disciplined execution by establishing task ownership, monitoring progress, and preventing scope drift while adapting to evolving technical and business needs.
  • Identify, assess, and manage project risks proactively, developing mitigation strategies and corrective actions to maintain project resilience.
  • Manage change requests by evaluating impacts on schedule, cost, and deliverables, securing stakeholder approvals, and ensuring transparent communication of outcomes.
  • Serve as the central point of contact across the organization, aligning diverse stakeholders and resolving conflicts to maintain momentum and clarity.
  • Translate product roadmaps into actionable, prioritized plans in partnership with product line teams, ensuring strategic alignment and technical feasibility.
  • Escalate critical issues with well-defined problem statements and decision options to enable timely leadership intervention.
  • Champion data-driven decision-making by leveraging engineering evidence and performance metrics to guide project direction.
  • Support team development by mentoring others in leadership practices and contributing to the evolution of project management methodologies.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and efficiency across processes and team dynamics.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Proven experience leading multi-site semiconductor development projects, particularly in analog and mixed-signal ICs, from concept to production.
  • Strong understanding of semiconductor design, testing, and validation workflows, with the ability to coordinate deliverables across technical disciplines.
  • Experience managing compliance with automotive functional safety standards such as ISO 26262 and quality frameworks like IATF 16949.
  • Proficiency in project management methodologies with a track record of delivering complex technical projects on time and within budget.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence in a matrix organization spanning multiple locations.
  • A self-driven mindset with a focus on accountability, adaptability, and results in fast-paced environments.

Technical and Process Alignment

Experience with ISO 26262, IATF 16949, and structured semiconductor development processes is essential. Familiarity with internal development frameworks ensures adherence to quality, safety, and compliance requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Work Environment

This role operates in a multi-site, collaborative setting with a focus on local country coordination. The position demands strong organizational alignment and proactive communication across time zones and functional boundaries.

Company Values

  • Proactive ownership: Take initiative and drive accountability across project phases.
  • Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with diverse teams to achieve shared goals.
  • Data-driven decision making: Base actions on evidence and analysis.
  • Risk anticipation and resilience: Plan for uncertainties and build adaptive strategies.
  • Continuous improvement: Seek better ways to execute and lead.
  • Stakeholder alignment: Ensure clarity and consensus across all levels.
  • Leadership by example: Demonstrate commitment, integrity, and professionalism.
Required Skills
Project ManagementSemiconductor IC DevelopmentAnalog Circuit DesignMixed-Signal ICCross-Functional LeadershipMatrix OrganizationProduct Development LifecycleRisk ManagementSchedule ManagementCost ManagementQuality ManagementDesign CoordinationTesting and ValidationOperations ManagementAutomotive Standards Project ManagementSemiconductor DevelopmentAnalog and Mixed-Signal ICCross-functional CoordinationISO 26262IATF 16949Renesas Development ProcessRisk ManagementSchedule ManagementCost ManagementQuality ManagementCustomer Delivery ReadinessValidationOperations CoordinationFunctional Safety
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Renesas Electronics
Renesas Electronics designs and manufactures semiconductor solutions, including power management chips for a wide range of applications in consumer and industrial markets.
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Posted 3 months ago