Director ASIC Technical Program Management

San Jose · United States · USD 210,000-275,000 · 15+ years experience · Posted Oct 15, 2026

At a glance

The Director of ASIC Technical Program Management will lead a team of TPMs responsible for the cross-functional execution of advanced ASIC programs.
This role involves mentoring the team, establishing execution methodologies, and maintaining visibility into program status across the portfolio.
The position requires a hands-on leader who can manage complex programs from early planning through production release.

Lead the US-based TPM team in managing cross-functional execution frameworks for ASIC programs.
Drive milestone planning, dependency management, execution reviews, and risk mitigation.
Ensure program readiness at key gates including tapeout, power-on, and production release.
Set standards for program status tracking, communication, and action across the organization.
Provide consistent and clear program status reporting to executive leadership and the PLM team.
Partner with external partners and customers as a senior program representative.
Manage scope, schedule, and cost trade-offs while aligning engineering delivery with business priorities.
Mentor and develop the TPM team, including hiring and performance management.
Step in to lead programs directly when necessary.

BS or MS in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering.
15+ years of ASIC product development experience in a semiconductor environment.
Strong understanding of ASIC development flows with hands-on experience in RTL, DSP, or Physical Design.
Experience delivering ASICs in advanced nodes.
Proven ability to lead in a matrixed, high-pressure environment.
Strong program management and leadership skills.