Renesas Electronics America

Product Manager, High Performance AI and Compute Product Line

Renesas Electronics America$120K — $145K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
  • 7+ years of experience in program/project management or operations
  • Product-engineering experience is a plus
  • Driving cost reduction initiatives in semiconductor or high-tech industries preferred
  • Strong understanding of product development processes and supply chain dynamics

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional initiatives for capacity expansion and cost reduction
  • Drive structured cost reduction programs from identification to savings realization
  • Coordinate activities across multiple departments including engineering and procurement
  • Develop and maintain cost reduction roadmaps and executive reporting dashboards
  • Identify opportunities for cost reduction across various elements like BOM and manufacturing flows
  • Facilitate executive reviews and ensure synergy on project priorities
  • Support customer and supplier engagements related to cost initiatives

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Engagement in strategic initiatives that shape industry standards
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly driven and cross-functional Capacity Expansion and Cost Reduction Project Manager to lead strategic cost optimization and capacity expansion initiatives across products, operations, and supply chain. This role will be responsible for identifying, driving, and tracking capacity expansion and cost reduction opportunities while balancing quality, performance, customer commitments, and execution timelines. The ideal candidate combines strong project management skills with technical and business acumen, and is capable of driving alignment across engineering, operations, procurement, quality, planning and marketing teams in a fast-paced environment. 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 Qualifications 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 We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process. Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us? Videos To Watch https://www.youtube.com/embed/k-zs4tB6nNc

About Renesas Electronics America

Renesas Electronics America is a leading supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions including microcontrollers, SoC solutions and a broad range of analog and power devices, with operations spanning research, development, design and manufacturing for a wide range of applications.
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