Director, Program Management

【Reason for Hiring】

Renesas is a leading innovator in the semiconductor industry, dedicated to developing cutting-edge technology solutions. We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Principal Hardware Project Manager to join our dynamic team and lead our SoC hardware projects.



As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. Renesas believes in, and has a commitment to, diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a leadership team dedicated to its resources and values.



At Renesas, we want to build a sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier.

Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics and the world.



【Role Responsibilities】

Individual will be responsible for managing the hardware development of SOC/MCU from concept to mass production. During the life cycle of the project, the person would be responsible for:

• Project development planning, scheduling and costing for R&D.
• Resolve the cross functional gaps & hands off.
• Identify the opportunities to improve on Gross Margin.
• Sharing the best practices with other project managers.
• Lead and manage complex SoC hardware projects from concept to production, ensuring timely delivery and quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, verification, software, and manufacturing to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, and track progress against milestones.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, and resolve issues that arise during the project lifecycle.
• Communicate project status, challenges, and solutions to stakeholders, including senior management and customers.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management processes and methodologies.
• Mentor and guide junior project managers and team members.

【What We Offer】

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with key OEMs
• Plenty of opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment where the organization is constantly striving to improve
• A high degree of autonomy and flexibility - encouraging proactive contributions and independent decision-making

【What Are We Looking For】

• A leader who can unite the team and foster collaboration to achieve common goals
• Strong engagement and self-motivation to learn and grow
• A self-motivated and proactive individual who can act quickly and independently in their work
• Someone with strong management skills, capable of tracking team progress, monitoring member status, and effectively managing project timelines
• Actively utilizes available knowledge bases and seeks out new opportunities

【MUST】

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field
• 12+ years of experience in hardware project management, with a focus on SoC/MCU development
• Able to communicate in both Japanese & English
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale, complex hardware projects
• Strong understanding of SoC architecture, design, and verification processes
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

【WANT】

• PMP or similar project management certification is a plus
• Maintains a positive and proactive mindset
• Collaborative team player with strong communication skills
• Demonstrates a leadership mindset, even without a formal leadership role

ルネサスは、「To Make Our Lives Easier 」（人々の暮らしを楽“ラク”にする）というPurposeの下、組み込み半導体ソリューションを提供します。高品質とシステムレベルノウハウを兼ね備えた組み込み半導体のリーダーとして、自動車、産業、インフラ・IoT分野向けに、ハイパフォーマンスコンピューティング、組み込みプロセッシング、アナログ＆コネクティビティ、そしてパワーを含めた幅広い製品ポートフォリオを軸とした、スケーラブルで包括的なソリューションを提供しています。

 

ルネサスは、30か国以上で21,000 人を超える多様性あふれる従業員と共に、限界に挑戦しながら、デジタライゼーションを通じてユーザエクスペリエンスを充実化させ、新たなイノベーションの時代を切り開いていきます。そして世界中の人々やコミュニティの未来のために、持続可能で省エネ効果の高いソリューションの開発に全力で取り組み、「To Make Our Lives Easier」を実現します。    

 

ルネサスで実現できること

 

• キャリアをスタート、そしてキャリアアップ：4つのプロダクトグループをはじめ、さまざまな部門において技術職として、また幅広いビジネスの経験を積むことができます。ハードウェア、ソフトウェアの専門知識を深めたり、新しいことにチャレンジしたりする機会があります。 
  
   
• やりがいとインパクトのある仕事をする： 革新的な製品とソリューションの開発に関わることにより、世界中のお客様のニーズに応えると同時に、人々の生活をより便利で安全かつ安心なものにすることに貢献できます。
  
   
• 「ウェルビーイング」に焦点を置いた環境で最大限に能力を発揮する：ルネサスでは、リモートワーク制度などによる柔軟な勤務体制づくり、また従業員リソースグループの積極的な活動をサポートするなど、インクルーシブな職場環境構築を目指しています。従業員を第一に考えたカルチャーとグローバルなサポート体制が、入社後すぐに活躍できる環境を提供します。 

自分の力で成功を掴み、キャリアを築く準備はできていますか？ 

ルネサスで一緒に未来を形づくっていきましょう。