Project Manager - Technical (NPI/Sustaining)

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Job Description:

The Microchip Frequency and Time Systems (FTS) development team is looking for an experienced New Product Introduction (NPI) and Sustaining project manager. The FTS systems group produces network timing equipment such as PTP Grandmasters and NTP servers.

The primary role is to manage the engineering development, prototyping, and final production release of a new product. In this position, you will define the overall schedule, develop the project budget, and work with a multi-disciplined group of engineers and technicians. The position also requires interaction with our Operations Team to smoothly transition a product from development to production.

The project manager will participate in all aspects of the design cycle, collaborating with HW/SW/Marketing/Test/Manufacturing teams, initial planning, high-level specification, review detailed designs and documentation, supervise simulation/verification, participate in hardware bring-up/testing, and support sustaining activities for existing products.

The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering development, including working with operations and vendors, and a strong ability to solve technical problems and manage projects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the multi-functional NPI team throughout all phases of the product development lifecycle, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, software, marketing, test, and manufacturing teams from initial planning and high-level specification through detailed design and documentation review.
• Oversee and supervise simulation, verification, and validation activities to ensure design integrity.
• Participate in hardware bring-up and testing, working with Test Engineers to develop and execute comprehensive product test plans.
• Ensure effective transition from development to production by serving as the primary engineering project liaison with the Operations group.
• Develop and manage schedules and budgets for all prototype and pilot builds.
• Provide key project deliverables, updates, and status reports to the wider Operations team.
• Partner with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) buyers on material planning and procurement.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers to develop and implement factory readiness plans.
• Work with the Supply Chain team to develop and refine production costing estimates.
• Support ongoing product sustaining activities, driving continuous improvement and issue resolution for released products.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• 12.5+ years of experience working in the electronics industry.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated project management leadership, with the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, prioritize tasks, and drive projects to successful completion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong documentation abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and a proven ability to drive tasks to timely completion.
• In-depth knowledge of product development through a structured cycle.
• Knowledge of Bills of Materials (BOM) structures and release management.
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), deviations, and related processes.
• General knowledge of production build environments, including PCBA, cables, sheet metal, and related manufacturing processes.
• Experience with project management tools such as MS Project or similar platforms, and Microsoft Office apps.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Atlassian tools – Jira and Confluence

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Feeling, Hearing, Other, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

70% Sitting, 15% Walking, 15% Standing, Usual Business Hours

Pay Range:

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:

Benefits of working at Microchip

The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in California, is $88,000 - $232,000.*

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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