Principal Program Manager (Semiconductor)

TL;DR

Principal Program Manager (Semiconductor): Leading complex, cross-functional programs critical to company growth and vision with an accent on executive communication, strategic reporting, and team development. Focus on delivering high-visibility projects on time and budget, managing risks, and optimizing processes in a fast-paced semiconductor environment.

Location: Santa Clara, CA (onsite). This position may require access to U.S. export-controlled technology; applicants must be eligible (U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or protected individuals).

Salary: $142,580 - $213,600 per annum

Company

hirify.global builds semiconductor solutions essential for data infrastructure in enterprise, cloud, AI, and carrier architectures.

What you will do

• Direct full lifecycle of high-visibility, multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring on-time, on-scope, on-budget delivery while managing priorities.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and reports for C-level executives, distilling complex info into actionable insights.
• Create project dashboards, status updates, and business reviews; facilitate executive meetings and incorporate feedback.
• Build relationships with stakeholders, serving as trusted advisor to executives, clients, and partners.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering high performance, learning, and accountability.
• Proactively manage risks, resolve issues, drive root-cause analysis, and implement corrections.
• Optimize project methodologies and tools; champion change initiatives for process adoption.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Business, or related; Master’s and/or PMP preferred.
• 15+ years project management in technology, semiconductors, or related industry.
• Track record delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects with executive reporting.
• Exceptional communication skills to influence at all levels, including executives.
• Strong leadership to inspire and develop high-performing teams.
• Expertise in Agile, Waterfall, lifecycle management, tools like MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet.
• Ability to drive process improvement, manage change, and navigate complexity.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits covering financial well-being, family support, mental/physical health, and recognition.
• Employee stock purchase plan with 2-year look back.
• Family programs for work-life balance, robust mental health resources, service awards.
• High-performance culture emphasizing innovation, learning, leadership, and impact.