Platform & Engineering Program Manager

Description

Invent the future with us.  

Ampere is a semiconductor design company for a new era, leading the future of computing with an innovative approach to CPU design focused on high-performance, energy efficient AI compute.

As a pioneer in the new frontier of energy efficient high-performance computing, Ampere is part of the Softbank Group of companies driving sustainable computing for AI, Cloud, and edge applications.

Join us at Ampere and work alongside a passionate and growing team - we’d love to have you apply! 

About The Role

As a Platform & Engineering Program Manager, you will be the central orchestrator for our complex platform development initiatives. You will bridge the gap between technical engineering teams, product management, supply chain, and operations, ensuring seamless execution across the entire product lifecycle – from initial budgeting and strategic planning through design, development, procurement, and eventual sample delivery. This role requires a blend of hands-on program management, deep data management acumen, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams to meet critical milestones and business objectives.

What You’ll Achieve: 

Procurement & Supply Chain Coordination

• Own the planning and build plan lifecycle for platform components, engineering samples, and development kits.
• Work closely with the procurement to manage vendor relationships, negotiate timelines, create plans and ensure timely delivery of critical materials.
• Coordinate the ordering, tracking, and distribution of samples to internal and external stakeholders. Includes internal validation needs for Quality and SLT organization. Material could be bought directly or require manufacturing at Ampere to meet stakeholder requirements.
  
  

Data Management & Systems Proficiency

Act as a power user and data steward for our critical business systems, including:

• Ensure accurate and up-to-date product data, BOMs, and documentation in the Product Lifecyle Management tool. May include complex data entry and/or partnering with other analysts to ensure accuracy.
• Ensure data in the ERP is accurate, enabling demand planning, procurement, and manufacturing. Input and maintain demand and supply data in the Advanced Planning System to support planning activities.
• Drive data integrity and process compliance across these systems to enable accurate reporting and decision-making.
  
  

Demand Planning & Forecasting

• Collaborate with product management, engineering and sales to gather demand forecasts for new platforms and samples.
• Input and maintain demand data within APS/ERP systems, ensuring alignment with production and supply chain capabilities.
• Proactively identify potential supply/demand imbalances and work with relevant teams to resolve them.
• Owns Corporate Annual Operating Plan coordination, requirements gathering while partnering with Finance for Platform Planning
  
  

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline and optimize existing program management, procurement, and data management processes.
• Develop and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Stakeholder Communication:
• Provide regular, clear, and concise updates to executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders on program status, risks, and resource needs.
• Prepare and present program reviews and dashboards.
  
  

About You: 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Industrial), Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in program management, project management, or operations within the semiconductor, hardware, or complex electronics industry.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex, multi-disciplinary engineering programs through the entire product lifecycle.
• Demonstrable expertise with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Advanced Planning System (APS) systems; experience with major platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Netsuite, Kinaxis Maestro) is highly desirable.
• Solid knowledge of supply chain processes, procurement, and vendor management, especially in a fabless semiconductor model.
• Exceptional communication (written and verbal), presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Confluence).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and constantly evolving environment.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant technical or business field.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, financial tracking, and cost management principles.
• PMP, PgMP, CSM, or other relevant project/program management certifications.
• Direct experience working in a fabless semiconductor company.
• In-depth knowledge of semiconductor product development cycles, from silicon tape-out to volume production.
• Experience with demand forecasting methodologies and tools.
• Experience with international logistics and trade compliance for samples and prototypes.
  
  

What We’ll Offer

At Ampere we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, cash long-term incentive, and comprehensive benefits. The full base pay range for this role is between $147,000 and $220,000, except in the San Francisco Bay Area where the range is between $159,000 and $239,000.

Our benefits include health, wellness, and financial programs that support employees through every stage of life.

Benefit Highlights Include

• Premium medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, as well as income protection and a 401K retirement plan, so that you can feel secure in your health and financial future.
• Unlimited Flextime and 10 paid holidays so that you can embrace a healthy work-life balance.
• A variety of healthy snacks, energizing espresso, and refreshing drinks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day.
  
  

And there is much more than compensation and benefits. At Ampere, we foster an inclusive culture that empowers our employees to do more and grow more. We are excited to share more about our career opportunities with you through the interview process.

Ampere is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, age, veteran and/or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.