Technical Program Manager - PDK

About the role

The Process Design Kits (PDK) team is part of Intel’s larger Design Technology Platform (DTP) Organization and is focused on pathfinding and development of advanced memory technology. These circuits enable best-in-class memory collateral, IP and innovative product design across all generations of Intel process technology. At Intel, DTP is one of the key pillars enabling Intel to deliver winning products in the marketplace. Your work will directly enable Intel’s internal and external customers to get to market faster with products that include high-performance, high-density, low-power memory at the leading edge of the technology curve and implemented in Intel’s advanced CMOS process technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead highly matrixed, cross-organizational teams responsible for the development, implementation, enhancement, and release of Process Design Kits (PDKs).
• Drive program execution across all phases of the project lifecycle, from requirements definition through deployment and release.
• Coordinate and align activities among multiple teams, projects, and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and execution.
• Provide leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams, including technical leads, engineering managers, and key stakeholders.
• Establish program objectives, priorities, schedules, and deliverables while balancing technical requirements with business objectives.
• Serve as the primary interface between engineering teams, business stakeholders, and leadership.
• Identify and resolve program risks, issues, and obstacles while driving timely decision-making and execution.
• Define project scope, resource requirements, dependencies, milestones, and cost estimates.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate program schedules, ensuring progress is tracked and reported effectively.
• Drive risk management activities and implement strategies to achieve program goals efficiently and on schedule.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, process requirements, and budget expectations.
• Optimize resource utilization across business functions and partner organizations.
• Influence and contribute to cross-organizational strategies that support business and technology objectives.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of semiconductor technology, PDK architecture, development methodologies, systems, and engineering processes.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 8+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in:
  • Silicon IP hardware design / SoC (System on Chip) hardware design and/or PDK components development/validation.
  • Delivering large-scale technical projects from concept through release.
  • Program management methodologies, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, PgMP, Agile, Scrum, or related program management certifications.
• 5+ years of experience:
  • Managing complex technical programs in a matrixed, cross-functional environment.
  • Coordinating multiple teams, dependencies, and competing priorities.
  • Process Design Kits (PDKs) components development or validation.
  • Collaborating with foundries, OSATs, EDA vendors, and design enablement teams to support technology development, PDK delivery, silicon bring-up, or product qualification activities.
  • Knowledge of product development lifecycles, design methodologies, and release processes.