SoC Program Manager

About Samsung Semiconductor India Research (SSIR) :

With a wide range of industry-leading semiconductor solutions, we are enabling innovative growth in market segments in component solutions, featuring industry-leading technologies in System LSI, Memory and Foundry. Our engineers are offered a foundation to work on cutting-edge technologies such as Foundation IP Design, Mobile SoCs, Storage Solutions, AI/ML, 5G/ 6G solutions, Neural processors, Serial Interfaces, Multimedia IPs and much more.

As one of the largest R&D centers outside Korea for Samsung Electronics, we take pride in our ability to work on some of the cutting edge technologies. Our engineers get to work across diverse domains, projects, products, clients, people and countries, and conduct research in new and emerging technology areas. Innovation and creativity are highly valued at this innovation hub, as we strive towards providing high reliability; high performance and value added services that enable Samsung Electronics deliver world-class products.

Subsystem & Protocol Experts with Focus on Architecture, High-level Integration, Bus Fabric, connectivity PCIe/ UCIe, NoC, and High-Bandwidth Protocols.

SOC Program Manager Role Overview :

The SOC Program Manager is accountable for the complete lifecycle of System-on-Chip (SoC) projects. This includes creating and owning the program plan (schedule, budget, resources, deliverables, and risk), driving the initiative from concept through tape-out and into commercialization, and coordinating with design, verification, DFT, physical design, system-emulation, IP, and other functional groups.

Core Responsibilities :

1. Program Planning & Execution :

- Define scope, schedule, budget, resources, and key milestones for complex SoC initiatives.

- Maintain the official program record and ensure alignment with overall portfolio objectives.

2. Milestone & KPI Management :

- Track program milestones and critical KPIs such as power, performance, and cost.

- Refresh weekly dashboards, close checklist items, and provide status updates to stakeholders.

3. Cross-Functional Coordination :

- Collaborate with Design, DV, DFT, Physical Design, System Emulation, IP, and core teams.

- Lead execution reviews, technology/IP/process reviews, and brief executive leadership.

4. Risk & Compliance Oversight :

- Identify, evaluate, and mitigate schedule, NRE, quality, and compliance risks.

- Keep risk registers current and enforce adherence to defined processes.

5. Stakeholder Alignment :

- Serve as the programs spokesperson, building consensus across internal and external partners.

- Communicate the program vision, set deliverable priorities, and keep the team focused on goals.

6. Support :

- Participate from concept review through tape-out (TO) and onward to product launch.

- Ensure smooth hand-offs to downstream teams and customers.

Preferred Background & Skills :

- Industry Experience - 9 to 15 years in the semiconductor sector, with at least 5 years in project or program management.

- Tool Proficiency - Advanced competence with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

- Technical Acumen - Thorough understanding of the end-to-end chip-design lifecycle, from RTL to tape-out and field deployment.

- Leadership Record - Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and deliver complex projects on schedule and within budget.

- Process Expertise - Experience defining, implementing, and continuously improving development processes.

- Communication Skills - Strong interpersonal abilities; capable of influencing and informing stakeholders at every organizational level.

Key Competencies :

- Getting Work Done - Organized, resourceful, and forward-thinking; capable of mobilizing multiple resources and anticipating obstacles.

- Program Management - Skilled in planning, scheduling, tracking, and executing using standard program-management methodologies and tools.

- Risk Management - adept at spotting, prioritizing, and mitigating risks that could impact program outcomes.

Disclaimer :

Samsung Semiconductor India Research (SSIR), a division of Samsung R&D India - Bangalore Pvt. Ltd is dedicated to employing a diverse workforce and providing Equal Employment Opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their religion, gender, age, marital status, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Confidentiality Notice :

Candidates are reminded that all proprietary information, trade secrets or confidential materials belonging to or obtained from their past or current employers must not be shared or used in connection with their application, interviews, or future employment with our organization.

Skills

Project Management, SoC, RTL, Verification, DFT, Physical Design, Program Management, PCI-e