Technical Program Manager (Chip Development)

Technical Program Manager – Chip Development Our client is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to drive SSE chip development from planning and specification definition through tape-out, silicon validation and mass-production readiness. You will partner with R&D leaders and cross-functional teams to deliver programmes aligned with customer requirements and product roadmaps. Key Responsibilities • Develop short, medium and long-term chip development plans with R&D leaders, balancing customer requirements and available resources. • Manage the full development lifecycle, including specification finalisation, design, simulation, technical reviews, tape-out, fabrication and silicon validation. • Establish and improve development review checkpoints, documentation requirements and templates. • Identify technical and delivery risks, coordinate mitigation plans and drive timely resolution across teams. • Coordinate MPW prototype validation and solution selection, oversee NTO tape-outs, and monitor performance and quality to support transfer to mass production. • Drive resolution of chip-related issues raised by customers and internal product teams. • Communicate validation results and development outcomes to R&D and product management teams, supporting chip-platform improvements. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering, Science or a related technical discipline. • At least 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in chip development and at least 3 years in chip-development project management. • Strong understanding of the chip development lifecycle, from specifications and design reviews through tape-out, validation and production readiness. • Strong analytical, planning and risk-management skills. • Effective communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to coordinate technical teams and drive delivery against project milestones. Candidates will be assessed based on relevant qualifications, skills and experience. License No.22C1076 | EA Reg. No.: R25142215