Program Manager
Hillsboro, IL - USA
Job Summary
Overview
Rambus a premierchip and silicon IP provider making data faster and saferis seekingto hirean exceptionalProgram Manager.In this role youwill beworking withsome of the brightest inventors and engineers in the world developingproductsthat make data faster and safer.
As a Program Manager youll play a pivotal role in leading complex company-wide initiatives in memory technologies driving innovation across memory architectures high-speed interfaces memory subsystems and next-generation memory solutions. This role combines deep technical expertise with strong program leadership to plan execute and deliver cross-functional initiatives aligned with strategic business objectives while shaping future technologies products and overall business this full-time role youll report directly to our Director of Engineering Program Management.
Rambus offers a flexible work environment embracinga hybrid approach encouragedtospend an average of at leastthree days per weekonsiteallowing fortwodaysof remote work.
Responsibilities
Program Leadership
- Define program scope goals and success metrics aligned with organizational strategy
- Manage program roadmaps timelines and deliverables
- Coordinate and drive execution across multiple interdependent projects
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with stakeholders across engineering productmanagement operations finance and other teams
- Facilitate communication and alignment between teams and leadership
- Resolve cross-team dependencies and remove blockers
Execution & Delivery
- Monitor program progress and ensure milestones are met on schedule
- Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
- Drive accountability across teams
Stakeholder Management
- Communicate program status risks and outcomes to senior leadership
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders
- Manage expectations and ensure alignment on priorities
Process Improvement
- Establish and optimize program management processes and best practices
- Continuously improve workflows tools and reporting mechanisms
- Promote operational excellence and efficiency
Data & Reporting
- Track performance metrics and KPIs
- Provide regular reporting and insights to leadership
- Use data to inform decisions and drive program success
Scope & Independence
- Exercises wide latitude in determining objectives strategies and execution approaches for critical initiatives
- Influences decision-making and direction across organizations without formal authority
- Serves as a key driver of vision innovation and technical excellence in security
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of10-15years of related experience in security engineering or technology leadership
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science or related field
- Proven ability to manage complex cross-functional programs
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Experience with program management tools (e.g. Jira Smartsheet MS Project)
- Expertise across multiple areas of such as:
- Memory technology(DDR5 LPDDR5/6 HBM3/4)
- Familiarity with memory controllersPHYs andunderstanding of ASIC/SoC development flow.
Key Competencies
- Strategic thinking
- Leadership and influence without authority
- Risk management
- Decision-making
- Adaptability and resilience
- Attention to detail with a big-picture mindset
Work Environment
- Fast-paced collaborative environment
- Requires managing multiple priorities simultaneously
- May involve cross-time-zone coordination
- Located inHillsboro OR
About Rambus
Rambus is a global company that makes industry-leading memory interface chips and Silicon IP to advance data center connectivity and solve the bottleneck between memory and processing. With over 30 years of semiconductor experience we are a leading provider of high-performance products and innovations that maximize the bandwidth capacity and security for AI and other data-intensive workloads. Our world-class team is the foundation of our company and our innovative spirit drives us to develop thecutting-edgeproducts and technologies essential for tomorrows systems.
Rambus offers a competitive compensation packageincludingbase salary bonus equity matching 401(k) employee stock purchase plan comprehensive medical and dental benefits time-off program and gym membership.
TheUSsalary range for thisfull-timeposition is $140800 to $261400.Our salary ranges aredeterminedby roleleveland location. The successful candidates starting pay will bedeterminedbased on job-related skills experience qualifications worklocationand market conditions.
At Rambus we are committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected supported and empowered to succeed. We value a range of perspectives and experiences that contribute to innovation and collaboration. Our goal is to ensure that all team members haveequitableaccess to opportunities resources and a sense of belonging. We believe that a culture of fairness and inclusion helps us all do ourbest work.
Rambus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability genetic information or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Rambus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veteransduringour job application procedures. If yourequireassistanceoran accommodationdue to a disabilityplease feel free to inform us in your application.
Rambus does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters recruitmentagenciesor fee-based recruitment services.
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About Company
Dedicated to making data faster and safer, Rambus creates innovative hardware and services that drive technology advancements to data centers, IoT, AI & more!