Principal Project/Program Mgmt Specialist - (Background in Semiconductors, Space Systems, or Aerospace required)

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Job Description Lead complex product development programs within the Hi-Rel Business Division, driving cross-functional teams from project inception through customer release. Own project execution, serving as the primary point of accountability for scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, and overall program success. Develop and manage integrated project plans, budgets, forecasts, milestones, and deliverables to ensure alignment with business and customer objectives. Facilitate effective decision-making by leading execution reviews, resolving issues, mitigating risks, and removing roadblocks to maintain program momentum. Prepare and deliver concise project status updates, management reviews, and decision-point presentations to executive leadership and stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement through the development and implementation of project management best practices, processes, and execution methodologies. Partner closely with engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, marketing, sales, and program leadership to ensure successful execution across the product portfolio. Monitor and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs), proactively escalating issues and driving corrective actions to achieve program goals. Support annual operating planning and portfolio management activities, including project estimation, forecasting, resource planning, and budget management. Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Demand Creation teams to align development priorities with customer requirements and market opportunities. Key responsibilities Delivery of projects to schedule, budget and quality. First time-right mentality with execution Implement project management strategy to challenge status quo and drive higher efficiency of execution to scale up to the roadmap requirements Continuous focus on mitigating project risk by tracking progress, contingency planning and acting on small signals with high urgency and timely escalation to prevent fire fighting Develop a strong team that understands their role and responsibilities, collaborates with each other and others in the team and seamlessly executes with continuous focus on improving all execution vectors Experience Experienced professional with 10+ years of relevant experience working for a major analog semiconductor or Space system company 5+ years of hand`s on technical program/project management experience leading teams to develop broad market or custom mix-signal analog products for satellite and space, commercial, industrial or automotive applications. PMP certification is not a requirement but will be plus 5+ years of relevant experience being part of Product line NPI functional teams as a hands-on product, test, validation, design, quality or related function In depth understanding of new product introduction and product development flow from concept to production release. Exposure to Automotive process or Space RADHard processes is a plus Skills Proficient with industry standard project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, SharePoint, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, Microsoft OneNote Education BS, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, Masters or PhD EE is preferred Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier . With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future. At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives. We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process. Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us? Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement . 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. Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world leading MCUs, SoCs, Analog and power products, plus Winning Combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you. Renesas employs roughly 21,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. Renesas believes in, and has a commitment to, diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a leadership team dedicated to its resources and values. At Renesas, we want to build a sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics and the world.