Program Manager

About Axiro Semiconductor

Axiro Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor design company headquartered in Bengaluru, driving innovation in RF, wireless infrastructure, satellite communication (Satcom), and high-speed connectivity solutions. Backed by CG Power & Industrial Solutions Ltd. part of the 120-year-old Murugappa Group. Axiro represents India's leap into the global semiconductor arena. With millions of chips already powering global networks, a world-class team across India, the US, and Europe, and cutting-edge expertise spanning RF, mmWave, GaN, and next-generation communication technologies, Axiro is engineering the future of how the world connects, computes, and communicates.

For more information, please visit: www.axiro.com

Experience 5 to 8 Yrs

Job Description

• Own end-to-end program execution for RFIC new product introductions (NPI), from definition through production release.
• Develop and maintain integrated program schedules across engineering, test, validation, operations, and business functions.
• Track milestones, manage dependencies, and drive closure of open issues across all phases of the product lifecycle.
• Serve as the central point of contact for internal teams on program status, priorities, and deliverables.
• Lead cross-functional program meetings and establish processes and communication channels to ensure alignment and accountability.
• Track program budgets and spending against forecasts, highlighting variances and recommending corrective actions.
• Define, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for schedule, cost, risk, and quality at both team and executive levels.
• Establish and maintain program dashboards tailored for engineering, management, and executive audiences.
• Interface with Supply Chain and Operations to ensure production readiness and timely material availability.
• Drive schedule adherence for ATE hardware/software development, board builds, and validation activities.
• Escalate critical risks or blocking issues with mitigation plans to senior leadership as appropriate.
• Continuously identify and implement improvements to Axiro's NPI program management processes.

Qualifications:

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Business Administration or related technical field (MS/MBA a plus).
• 5 to 8 years of experience in program management, preferably in the semiconductor or RFIC industry.
• Strong understanding of the RFIC product development lifecycle, including design, test, qualification, and production ramp.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical programs across global cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing flows and dependency management between design, test, and operations.
• Proficiency with program and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, OneNote, Power BI, MS Teams, and SharePoint.
• Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of prioritizing multiple concurrent efforts.
• Adept at identifying program risks, building contingency plans, and driving resolution.

Experience working with PLM and ERP systems (Arena, SAP, etc.) is a plus.

PMP certification or equivalent experience is a plus.