Program Manager

Rambus, a premier chip and silicon IP provider making data faster and safer, is seeking an exceptional Program Manager to work with some of the brightest inventors and engineers in the world developing products that advance data center connectivity and solve the memory-processing bottleneck.

About the role

As a Program Manager, you will lead complex, company-wide initiatives in memory technologies, driving innovation across memory architectures, high-speed interfaces, memory subsystems, and next-generation memory solutions. This role combines deep technical expertise with strong program leadership to plan, execute, and deliver cross-functional initiatives aligned with strategic business objectives while shaping future technologies, products, and overall business direction.

You will report directly to the Director of Engineering Program Management in a full-time, hybrid role. Employees are encouraged to spend an average of at least three days per week onsite in Hillsboro, OR, with two days of remote work.

Responsibilities

• Program Leadership
  • Define program scope, goals, and success metrics aligned with organizational strategy
  • Manage program roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables
  • Coordinate and drive execution across multiple interdependent projects
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with stakeholders across engineering, product management, operations, finance, and other teams
  • Facilitate communication and alignment between teams and leadership
  • Resolve cross-team dependencies and remove blockers
• Execution & Delivery
  • Monitor program progress and ensure milestones are met on schedule
  • Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
  • Drive accountability across teams
• Stakeholder Management
  • Communicate program status, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership
  • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders
  • Manage expectations and ensure alignment on priorities
• Process Improvement
  • Establish and optimize program management processes and best practices
  • Continuously improve workflows, tools, and reporting mechanisms
  • Promote operational excellence and efficiency
• Data & Reporting
  • Track performance metrics and KPIs
  • Provide regular reporting and insights to leadership
  • Use data to inform decisions and drive program success
• Scope & Independence
  • Exercise wide latitude in determining objectives, strategies, and execution approaches for critical initiatives
  • Influence decision-making and direction across organizations without formal authority
  • Serve as a key driver of vision, innovation, and technical excellence in security

Requirements

• Minimum of 10–15 years of related experience in security, engineering, or technology leadership
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional programs
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Experience with program management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project)
• Expertise in memory technology (DDR5, LPDDR5/6, HBM3/4)
• Familiarity with memory controllers, PHYs, and understanding of ASIC/SoC development flow

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking
• Leadership and influence without authority
• Risk management
• Decision-making
• Adaptability and resilience
• Attention to detail with a big-picture mindset

Work Environment

• Fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Requires managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• May involve cross-time-zone coordination

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, bonus, and equity
• Matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plan
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
• Time-off program
• Gym membership

Pay

The US salary range for this full-time position is $140,800 to $261,400. Starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.