Project Manager, High Performance AI and Compute Product Line at Renesas Electronics — Austin, TX

• Lead cross-functional capacity expansion and cost reduction initiatives across product design, manufacturing, test, packaging, sourcing, and operations
• Drive structured cost reduction programs from opportunity identification through implementation and savings realization
• Coordinate activities across Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Quality, Finance, and Product Marketing
• Develop and maintain cost reduction roadmaps, priorities, schedules, and executive reporting dashboards

Identify opportunities for:

• BOM cost reduction
• Alternate sources for BOM and manufacturing flows
• Packaging optimization
• Yield improvement
• Test cost reduction
• Supply chain optimization
• Alternate sourcing and dual sourcing
• Process simplification and operational efficiencies
• Drive the decision toward issuing PCNs or releasing new part numbers
• Drive the cross-functional team toward PCN planning/execution
• Participate in EOL activity and notifications
• Track and report savings against targets, including risks and mitigation plans
• Drive accountability and execution across stakeholders and suppliers
• Support customer and supplier engagements related to cost optimization initiatives
• Escalate critical issues impacting cost, schedule, or execution
• Facilitate executive reviews and ensure alignment on priorities and tradeoffs
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in program/project management, operations, engineering, or product management
• Product-engineering experience is a plus
• Experience driving cost reduction initiatives in semiconductor, electronics, or high-tech industries preferred

Strong understanding of:

• Product development processes
• Manufacturing operations
• Supply chain and procurement
• Cost structures and business tradeoffs
• Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional programs to completion
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Executive-level presentation and reporting skills preferred