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Technical Program Manager

Technical Program Manager

CompanyCelestial AI
LocationSanta Clara, CA, USA
Salary$200000 – $225000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelExpert or higher

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 10+ years of experience in technical program management within the semiconductor industry.
  • Proven track record of managing programs involving IP design, SoC integration, and platform bring-up.
  • Strong technical acumen in areas such as digital/analog IP, SoC architecture, hardware/software co-development, or system validation.
  • Deep understanding of program lifecycle methodologies, such as Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches tailored to hardware development.
  • Demonstrated experience applying best practices for program execution, risk assessment, and issue resolution.
  • Experience working with and presenting to tier-one customers, managing technical engagements and delivery expectations.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Drive end-to-end program execution from IP conception/design to SoC/platform-level implementation and validation.
  • Define and manage integrated program plans, including schedules, resources, deliverables, and dependencies.
  • Identify and mitigate risks proactively using industry best practices in technical program and risk management.
  • Collaborate closely with silicon, hardware, software, and systems teams to ensure alignment on technical and program goals.
  • Interface directly with large-scale, strategic customers, providing regular updates, managing escalations, and aligning on shared milestones and deliverables.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive dashboards and reporting tools to ensure transparency and visibility of program status to executive leadership and stakeholders.
  • Lead program reviews, post-mortems, and continuous improvement initiatives to drive program excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

  • PMP, PgMP, or similar project/program management certifications.