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Product managers will own the product development process and will be immersed in the execution of a key product, from NPI through volume ramp, ensuring seamless execution on the project milestones and direct the team to resolve any technical or logistical obstacles.

This role serves as the leader for the product development process, driving accountability, visibility, and on-time delivery across engineering, product management, operations, quality, and sales.

The Product Manager ensures that customer commitments — including project milestones, engineering samples, and volume ramps — are executable, scalable, and delivered with excellence in a supply-constrained and fast-paced environment.

Renesas Electronics, a leading global semiconductor company, is rapidly scaling its AI-focused power delivery business. Products include high-performance digital power VRMs, multiphase controllers, Smart Power Stages (SPS), Vertical Power Stages (SPS with integrated capacitors and multiple silicon die), Power Towers (power modules integrating multiple SPS-equivalents with capacitors and inductors), and power MOSFETs. 

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Program Execution:
  • Own the successful execution of assigned customer programs. 
  • Align internal development timelines with customer expectations. 
  • Identify program risks and drive mitigation plans proactively. 
  • Lead regular internal and customer-facing program reviews. 

• Volume Ramp & Supply Coordination:
  • Understand customer forecast and volume ramp requirements. 
  • Coordinate with supply chain, manufacturing, and capacity planning to ensure readiness. 
  • Monitor ramp execution and escalate constraints early. 
  • Ensure alignment between customer demand and supply capabilities 

• Engineering Samples & NPI Management 
  • Track requested ship dates, lead times, and build status. 
  • Lead cross-functional coordination to meet sample commitments.
  • Ensure proper governance through NPI planning gates and readiness reviews. 

• Cross-Functional Leadership & Governance 
  • Act as a single point of program coordination across: Product Line Management Design Engineering, Applications / FAEs, Operations & Supply Chain, Quality, Sales.
  • Establish execution dashboards and KPIs. 
  • Provide transparent status updates on schedule, quality, supply, and risks. 
  • Escalate critical issues with data-driven recommendations. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field. 
• 10+ years of experience in product management, product marketing, or operations within semiconductors, (preferably power electronics, or infrastructure markets).
• Strong understanding of NPI processes, supply chain operations, and volume ramp execution. 
• Experience managing complex, high-visibility customer programs. 
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority. 
• Excellent communication, organization, and executive presentation skills. 
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to create structured execution dashboards.

The expected annual pay range for this position is $210K-$270K. This position is also eligible for bonus opportunities. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.

Renesas offers a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, and pet insurance. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive company-paid life insurance and AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as paid sick time, paid holidays, and accrued paid vacation. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.
 
With a diverse team of over 22,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’     
 
At Renesas, you can: 

• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.  

• Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure. 

• Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.    

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?  

Join Renesas. Shape Your Future with Us.  

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to celebrating diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.

Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.