TECHNICAL MANAGER - Project Management

Job Description

Software Program Manager? Platform Software / FPGA / VDK

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Software Program Manager to drive execution of Platform Software, FPGA, VDK, and SoC enablement programs. This role will lead cross-functional planning, dependency management, risk mitigation, and execution tracking across Silicon, Hardware, Software, Validation, and Product teams to ensure predictable delivery and release readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive planning and execution of Platform SW, FPGA, and VDK programs, ensuring alignment to SoC milestones and release schedules.
• Manage program timelines, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and critical-path activities across multiple teams.
• Track FPGA/VDK availability, software enablement, SDK releases, validation progress, and customer/demo commitments.
• Define and monitor program KPIs covering schedule, quality, validation readiness, execution health, and predictability.
• Own program dashboards, action tracking, leadership reviews, and status reporting.
• Partner with engineering leaders to maintain product roadmaps and execution plans.
• Proactively identify blockers and drive cross-functional teams toward timely resolution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of program/project management experience in semiconductor, embedded software, FPGA, or SoC development.
• Strong understanding of platform software, firmware, SDKs, FPGA prototyping, VDKs, and validation workflows.
• Proven experience managing cross-functional engineering programs and complex technical dependencies.
• Expertise in risk management, milestone tracking, stakeholder communication, and executive reporting.
• Proficiency with Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, or similar program management tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SoC development from pre-silicon to product release.
• Exposure to FPGA prototyping, virtual platforms, emulation, or silicon bring-up.
• PMP, Agile, or Scrum certifications preferred.

Experience: 10-15 Years
Domain: Semiconductor / Embedded Systems / SoC / Platform Software

Location: Pune

Reference Number

006Rj00000igt5BIAQ-28-1