Director, Program Management

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 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.

In the span of a few years, Skyworks' Filter technologies have advanced to be one of the leading suppliers in the field of high-frequency RF for wireless communications and timing applications. It is exciting to work in an area with such a real-world impact. As we continue to drive technology advancement, Skyworks is seeking a Technical Program Manager to oversee end-to-end execution of engineering development projects and ensure quality interception of an ever-expanding product pool.

In this critical role, you will be responsible for Technical / Business Program Management of multiple technology initiatives targeted at various segments of the RF communications markets. Our PMs lead multiple development teams (Process and Product R&D from conception to MP release, Product & Test Engineering, Foundry Eng, QA, Reliability, Operations, NPI / Supply Chain, Purchasing, 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 and present project critical path status / issues / actions to Skyworks management and, where practical, lead customers. Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills and an ability to retain critical information. In this position, you can make a uniquely large impact on the success of the company. Our PMs are responsible for the growth and sustained success of the Filter Technologies business through process development and NPI processes with strategic organizational alignment and collaboration with functional organization partners throughout the company. A full understanding of customer needs, while driving productivity initiatives to ensure an efficient organization, and leading cross functional teams for root cause analysis and risk mitigation are all vital to success in this position.

Chairing weekly development team meetings across a multi-functional group Supporting material production and prototyping of samples Driving the resolution of technical issues to ensure product compliance / robustness against specs (customer & internal) Driving critical path schedule tasks and risk mitigation plans Supporting customer interaction through Product Line Leads, Product & Customer Mktg, Customer Quality, etc. Compliance to our product development process through internal / external audits Managing projects and tasks interdependencies to ensure operational excellent and on time delivery Presentations to senior management and other functional leads within the Business Units, Operations and Quality

BS EE or related discipline + 5 years experience, MS + 3, MBA, or other related technical education in project management or product engineering in the semiconductor industry Excellent communication skills, organizational skills, and strong retention skills for critical information Demonstrated leadership skills specifically working in a matrixed organization A passion to win / contribute and a "do what it takes" attitude and approach to the position Ability to work and thrive in a team environment Strong knowledge of Microsoft Project S / W (Scheduling Skills) MS PowerPoint (Presentation Skills) Knowledge of Oracle's Agile PLM software is a plus