Strategic Program/Project Manager

Job Posting Applies deep knowledge of one or more engineering domains to influence clients and stakeholders for achieving strategic objectives of engineering projects and programs. Contributes technical expertise to the development of new products, working with cross-functional teams across engineering disciplines such as, but not limited to electrical, hardware, manufacturing, mechanical, process, and technology platforms and investigates technical roadblocks to help troubleshoot and drive results. Leads review with executives and department leads for large-scale programs, providing transparency into the health, risk, and financials of individual projects. Drives teams to the achievement of program level milestones and helps prioritize deliverables to meet strategic needs. This role requires a unique blend of technical depth in SoC design, program management excellence, and customer compliance management to ensure successful delivery of cutting-edge solutions while maintaining operational efficiency and profitability. Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end program management for custom silicon projects across AI, wireless, networking, and data center applications Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation including requirements, specifications, and design reviews Manage milestone timeline development, tracking, and delivery against customer commitments Ensure customer deliverables are compliant with expectations Coordinate cross-functional teams including design, verification, physical implementation, and test engineering Create and implement meaningful KPIs and metrics for design team performance and project health Develop cost metrics for tracking and improving project unit cost and spend Establish design efficiency benchmarks and drive continuous improvement initiatives Monitor and report on key performance indicators including schedule adherence, quality metrics, and resource utilization Ensure adherence to customer-specific design standards, processes, and quality requirements Maintain alignment with customer governance frameworks and regulatory requirements Drive headcount discipline and resource efficiency metrics Leverage SoC design knowledge to assess technical risks and feasibility Understand and communicate design constraints including power, performance, area, and thermal considerations Required Skills/Experience: Experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary engineering based programs Expertise in creating and driving KPI's, metrics, and performance dashboard Bachelor's or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field 10+ years of related experience in semiconductor or related technology industry Strong background in SoC design methodologies, flows, constraints, trade-off analysis Preferred Skills/Experience: Experience with custom silicon/ASIC development programs Experience in foundry, EDA, and IP ecosystems Experience with risk management identification and mitigation strategy Data-driven approach to decision making Job Type: Experienced Hire Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Primary Location: US, Texas, Austin Additional Locations: US, Arizona, Phoenix, US, California, Folsom, US, California, Santa Clara, US, Oregon, Hillsboro Business group: Intel makes possible the most amazing experiences of the future. You may know us for our processors. But we do so much more. Intel invents at the boundaries of technology to make amazing experiences possible for business and society, and for every person on Earth. Harnessing the capability of the cloud, the ubiquity of the Internet of Things, the latest advances in memory and programmable solutions, and the promise of always-on 5G connectivity, Intel is disrupting industries and solving global challenges. Leading on policy, diversity, inclusion, education and sustainability, we create value for our stockholders, customers, and society. Posting Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. Position of Trust: This role is a Position of Trust. Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks. For internals, this investigation may or may not be completed prior to starting the position. For additional questions, please contact your Recruiter. Benefits: We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here: https://intel.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/page/1025c144664a100150b4b1665c750003 Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $214,880.00-303,360.00 USD The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Work Model for this Role: This role will require an on-site presence. Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.