# Project/Program Design Senior Manager at Renesas Electronics

- Company: Renesas Electronics
- What the company does: Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial,...
- Company website: https://www.renesas.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Austin, TX
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-29
- Apply by: 2026-12-13
- Apply: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/RenesasElectronics/744000158556009?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
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## About the role

Establish and lead the PMO organization: Define PMO vision, governance structure, processes, tools, and team composition. Build a team of program managers and coordinators capable of supporting 15-25 concurrent programs across design, development, validation, and production phases. Develop PMO operating standards and playbooks aligned with automotive industry best practices. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 12+ years of program and portfolio management experience in semiconductor, automotive electronics, or related complex product development environments
- Demonstrated experience establishing and leading PMO organizations with responsibility for 10+ concurrent programs across design, development, validation, and production phases
- Deep understanding of automotive product development processes, NPI methodologies, design-in cycles, volume production ramps, and supplier management in automotive supply chains
- Proven expertise in establishing stage-gate processes, project governance frameworks, portfolio management, and resource planning aligned with best practices
- Strong command of program management tools and methodologies (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent), experience with program management software platforms (Microsoft Project, JIRA, SAP, or similar)
- Exceptional organizational and stakeholder management skills with ability to influence and align multiple functional leaders without direct authority. Strong communication and presentation ability across all levels


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