Cisco Program Manager 

Armenia, Yerevan 

928326504

• Manage and coordinate cross-functional infrastructure projects within a matrix organization, covering Silicon Engineering, Platform, Software, Hardware Systems, Sourcing & Operations, and vendor collaboration.
• Oversee ASIC development and subsystems with vendors from concept through to production, providing program management through all phases including design, fabrication, validation, and production release.
• Drive process improvements across teams and collaborate with hardware and architecture teams to understand requirements and constraints, ensuring alignment with product management.
• Coordinate project planning and execution with cross-functional teams, organizing and following up on design, implementation, and integration reviews.
• Assess risks from partners, evaluate impacts on project milestones and schedules, communicate status, and drive blocking issues on potential risks and delays.
• Ensure timely deliveries that meet criteria and align all partner aspects with project goals, collaborating closely with teams to gather feedback and achieve objectives.
• Deliver ASIC solutions and high-quality system products, maintaining alignment with product management and architecture team requirements.

As a Program Manager, you will interact with various cross-organizational functions, including Frontend, Physical Design, DFT, Architecture, Hardware, and Post-Silicon Validation teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Over 8 years of experience in ASIC development with a solid understanding of RTL to GDS design flow and preferably with a background in Physical design.
• More than 3 years of experience in program management or technical/engineering management, with a proven track record of delivering successful products.
• Demonstrated ability to run both technical details and the overall big picture.

• Experience managing the ASIC design flow, micro-architecture, RTL, synthesis, functional verification, and physical layout.
• Proven interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish relationships and collaborate within a diverse, cross-functional team.

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