Director, Program Management

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time .

At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We value open communication, mutual trust, and respect. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.

This position is in person in Austin, Texas or Nashua, New Hampshire.

In this critical role, you will be responsible for leading the Technical/Business Program Management of multiple mixed-signal integrated circuit programs, along with associated firmware, applications hardware, software, and documentation, targeted at various segments of the automotive and infrastructure market. Our PMs lead cross-functional development teams comprised of Design Engineering, Verification, Packaging, Product and Test Engineering, Foundry Engineering, QA, Reliability, Supply Chain, etc., to assure compliance with specifications, cost targets, critical milestones, prototype sample on-time deliveries, and successful transition to manufacturing. You will develop detailed project schedules with a clear understanding of critical path, identify and manage risks, and report status regularly to management and, where applicable, lead customers. PMs must be detail-oriented with strong organizational and communications skills, an excellent problem-solver, and comfortable with high levels of complexity and uncertainty.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to make a uniquely large impact on the success of the company by driving the development and introduction of the products that fuel company growth, while shaping and improving the processes and practices that underwrite our execution.

Job Responsibilities

1. Present status to senior management, other functional leads with the BU / Operations / Quality and customers / co-development partners
2. Participate in strategy planning to ensure project roadmaps are correctly resourced
3. Lead a team of project/program managers to support three business groups within the Mixed-Signal Solutions business unit of Skyworks
4. Chair weekly cross-functional development team meetings
5. Facilitate resolution of technical issues as necessary to ensure product compliance / robustness against internal and external specifications
6. Drive critical path schedule tasks and risk mitigation plans
7. Support material procurement and processing plans
8. Ensure conformance with (and help improve) Skyworks Product Realization Process

Qualifications

1. BSEE, MSEE, or related technical education with 15+ years of experience in technical project management and/or design/product/systems/applications engineering leadership in a high technology industry
2. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desirable
3. Knowledge/familiarity with analog / mixed signal integrated circuit design is highly valued
4. Excellent, high-bandwidth communication skills, organization skills, and strong retention/understanding of complex technical/critical information
5. Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams
6. A passion to win/contribute, a growth mindset, and a "do what it takes" attitude
7. Strong knowledge of planning methodologies and supporting tools including MS Project and/or PPM Pro. Knowledge of Oracle’s Agile PLM Software is a plus.
8. Experience leading and managing a team
9. Strong presentation skills (MS PowerPoint)

Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at