Program Management Engineer - High Voltage Direct Current

Job Description:

The High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Product Line within High Voltage Power (HVP) Business Unit in Analog Power Products (APP) is looking for a results oriented technical leader who is ready to motivate and drive cross functional teams to release new products & technologies to market faster than our competitors in a Program Management Engineer role. In this role you will learn and influence Process, Package, Product and Test while challenging self and teammates to innovate to break cost and schedule boundaries to achieve flawless execution while building & maintaining strong relationships. Success in this role will be measured by the ability to release new products within cost and performance boundaries to meet customer SOP (Start of Production) schedules and ramp targets ahead of competition. 

HVP is a strategic focus area for TI with ASSPs (Application Specific Standard Products) in Data Center Power, Energy Infrastructure, xEV markets and continued opportunities for general purpose growth in Industrial AC/DC and Automotive markets. HVDC is at the forefront of powering the next wave of AI data centers, partnering with leading customers to deliver integrated power stage solutions spanning 800V to 48V/12V/6V and 48V to 12V/6V converter designs for GPU and CPU systems. Through developments in 650V GaN, 40V to 100V GaN, <20V GaN and Si processes, and innovative package development, the team is driving higher efficiency, greater power density, and faster innovation for rapidly growing data center applications.

Responsibilities include:

Project Performance Management:

• Create and actively monitor project plans, schedules, budgets, risks, and quality control processes to always be audit ready,
• Maintain thorough and up-to-date project schedules with all related key milestones to ensure accountability across functions on HW/SW deliverables. 
• Drive wafer lots starts and track material logistics across the manufacturing flow to ensure efficient prioritization to deliver samples on time.
• Closely monitor project budget forecast to hold each function responsible for HW delivery ahead of target and highlight unforeseen misses early and proactively.
• Perform timely engineering activities like setups across all TI systems (Galileo, MMRS, SCS, PCS, DRT, ATSS, SWR,..) per New Product Development guidelines from KO (Kickoff) to RTM (Release to Market) and Ramp.
• Lead the project team towards on time RTMs within cost and performance boundaries while meeting customer SOP & ramp targets and Business Unit Cores/Spins quarterly targets.

Risk Management:

• Identify project issues and risks and work with project teams to develop mitigation and contingency strategies to keep projects within approved boundaries.
• Understand technical challenges and provide clear directions and priorities to facilitate decision making across all involved functions.
• Facilitate faster root cause identification and resolution on HW/SW issues faced by functional teams.
• Own timely escalation of critical risks to ensure leadership engagement for faster resolution

Reporting & Analytics:

• Develop and maintain project dashboards and reports to provide real-time visibility into project status, risks, and issues.
• Prepare and communicate weekly/monthly executive-level status update presentations on project performance against baselines highlighting any help needs.

Resource Management:

• Collaborate with resource managers to ensure projects are adequately staffed with qualified personnel.
• Monitor resource utilization and identify opportunities for optimization.

Stakeholder Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Business Leadership, functional team members/managers (Design, Test, Validation, Product Engineering, Systems, Applications, Marketing) and WW TMG partners (ATD, SCP, TTS, Quality, Kilby and Fab/Bump/Probe/Assembly/Test/Ext Mfg sites).
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders on project status, risks, and issues.

Process Improvement:

• Continuously identify and implement improvements to processes and methodologies.
• Champion the use of best practices in project management.

Team Leadership:

• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment enabling ownership and urgency to drive results.
• Inspire and lead cross functional teams towards flawless execution

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related degree programs
• 2 years of relevant experience 

Preferred Qualifications

• Detail oriented with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with a strong focus on timelines, budgets, and quality to meet customer needs
• Demonstrated ability to establish strong, influential relationships with key stakeholders critical to success, both internally and externally
• Strong time management and organization skills with demonstrated track record of delivering on time results with urgency 
• Ability to effectively coordinate and lead diverse global functional teams with proven track record in indirect management and influence
• Ability to work in a team environment and understand cross-functional and cross-cultural team dynamics
• Ability to quickly ramp on new systems and processes
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Entrepreneurial instinct with ability to take initiative and drive for results