Overview

As a Program Manager, you'll 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 direction. In this full-time role, you'll report directly to our Director of Engineering Program Management.

Rambus offers a flexible work environment, embracing a hybrid approach for most office-based roles. Employees are encouraged to spend an average of at least three days per week onsite, allowing for two days of 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, product management, 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 of 10-15 years of related experience in security, engineering, or technology leadership

• Bachelor's 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 controllers PHYs and understanding 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 in Hillsboro OR

Rambus offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus, equity, matching 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, comprehensive medical and dental benefits, time-off program, and gym membership.

The US salary range for this full-time position is $140,800 to $261,400. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions.

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