Director of Project Management

Silicon Labs

$166K — $309K *
Consumer Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering, computer science, or related field.
  • 12+ years leading cross-functional projects in technology product development.
  • Preferred background in semiconductors; advanced degree and project management certification desirable.
  • Expertise in various project and portfolio management methods including Agile/Scrum and Waterfall.
  • Deep understanding of technology product lifecycles and cross-functional execution.
  • Strong influence across diverse technical and business stakeholders.
  • Exceptional communication and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

  • Set strategic direction for project and program execution that aligns with company objectives.
  • Lead complex planning and delivery for semiconductor and IoT products involving multiple technical domains.
  • Collaborate with Product Management and R&D to prioritize and commit to milestones and deliverables.
  • Drive execution discipline through planning, dependency management, and scope oversight.
  • Manage risks and issues proactively; escalate decisions to safeguard product outcomes.
  • Advance frameworks and metrics that enhance transparency and execution efficiency.
  • Communicate project status to executives and enhance team capabilities through mentoring and standards.

Benefits

  • Choice of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(k) plan with matching and Roth option.
  • Equity rewards (RSUs) for long-term investment.
  • Life/AD&D and disability insurance included.
  • Flexible savings accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
  • Back-up childcare services offered.
  • Charitable contribution matching and tuition reimbursement.
  • Flexible PTO schedule and 3 paid volunteer days annually.
  • Onsite gym and wellness programs available.
  • Free downtown parking and snacks provided.
Full Job Description
The Role

Provides strategic leadership for project and program management across complex, high-impact technology product development. Shapes portfolio priorities, strengthens execution practices, and enables predictable delivery by aligning product strategy, technical plans, and cross-functional decisions. Drives innovation and continuous improvement while influencing company-wide objectives and outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Set strategic direction for project and program execution in alignment with company & PMO objectives.


  • Lead portfolio planning and delivery for complex semiconductor and IoT products spanning silicon, software, modules, validation, test, and qualification.


  • Partner with Product Management, R&D, and business leaders to translate roadmaps into feasible, capacity-aware priorities, milestones, and commitments.


  • Drive disciplined execution through critical-path planning, dependency management, scope control, and schedule and budget oversight.


  • Establish proactive risk, issue, and change management; develop recovery options and escalate decisions to protect product outcomes.


  • Advance concept-to-delivery frameworks, tools, metrics, and KPIs that improve transparency, decision quality, and execution efficiency.


  • Communicate status and recommendations to executive stakeholders, facilitate cross-functional decisions, and strengthen project management capability through standards, coaching, mentoring, and education.


Skills You Will Need

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or another technology-related discipline.


  • Minimum 12 years of project or program management experience, including leadership of complex, cross-functional product development initiatives.


  • Semiconductor or related experience preferred; advanced degree and recognized project management certification are desirable.


  • Advanced command of project and portfolio management practices, including Waterfall, Agile/Scrum, EVM, and critical-path or critical-chain methods.


  • Strong understanding of technology product development lifecycles and cross-functional engineering execution.


  • Proven ability to influence globally diverse technical, operational, and business stakeholders.


  • Executive-level communication, presentation, facilitation, and decision-framing skills.


  • Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint and Excel.


Benefits & Perks

You can look forward to the following benefits:

  • Great medical (Choice of PPO or Consumer Driven Health Plan with HSA), dental and vision plans


  • Highly competitive salary


  • 401k plan with match and Roth plan option


  • Equity rewards (RSUs)


  • Life/AD&D and disability coverage


  • Flexible spending accounts


  • Adoption assistance


  • Back-Up childcare


  • Additional benefit options (Commuter benefits, Legal benefits, Pet insurance)


  • Flexible PTO schedule


  • 3 paid volunteer days per year


  • Charitable contribution match


  • Tuition reimbursement


  • Free downtown parking


  • Onsite gym


  • Monthly wellness offerings


  • Free snacks


  • Monthly company updates with our CEO


The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $166,600 - $309,400 USD. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, geographic location where work will be performed and applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus, equity package and a comprehensive benefits package.

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