Program Manager – Chip Design
Micron Technology
- Location
- Hyderabad Phoenix Aquila, India
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- H-1B history
- 69 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
About this role
Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all . Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.
Key Responsibilities
Program Planning & Execution Own end‑to‑end program plans for chip design programs from concept → tape‑out → silicon bring‑up . Develop and maintain coordinated schedules, achievements, and critical paths across: Architecture RTL & DV Physical Design CAD / Methodology DFT, AMS, Packaging, and Silicon Validation Drive program reviews, achievement readiness, and stage‑gate decisions. Multi-Functional Leadership Act as the primary interface between Design, Verification, Layout, CAD, Technology, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, and Business teams. Drive alignment across global teams (India, US, Japan, etc.). Resolve cross‑team dependencies , priority conflicts, and execution bottlenecks. Risk, Issue & Transition Coordination Proactively identify schedule, technical, resource, and dependency risks . Drive mitigation and recovery plans for execution gaps. Own change control for scope, schedule, and resource adjustments. Execution Metrics & Reporting Define and track program critical metrics: Schedule health Resource loading Design & verification readiness Tape‑out quality indicators Provide clear, concise executive updates with data‑driven insights. Ensure clarity through dashboards and weekly program reports. Quality & Process Excellence Ensure compliance with product lifecycle management (PLM) , design sign‑off criteria, and quality gates. Drive post‑mortems / retrospectives and institutionalize findings. Partner with CAD and methodology teams to improve design productivity and predictability (automation, AI, tooling). Partner & Leadership Communication Serve as the single point of accountability for program status. Get along with senior leadership , including trade‑offs, risks, and decision asks. Influence without authority and drive execution through teamwork .
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical / Electronics / Computer Engineering (or equivalent). 8–15+ years of experience in semiconductor / chip design programs . Strong understanding of chip design flows , including: Architecture & RTL Design Verification Physical Design / PnR Tape‑out and silicon lifecycle Proven experience managing large, multi-functional, multi-site programs. Strong skills in schedule management, risk management, and executive communication .
Preferred Qualifications
Hands‑on background in RTL, DV, PD, or CAD (prior technical role strongly preferred). Experience with memory (DRAM / LPDDR / HBM) or complex SoC programs. Exposure to build and verification flows guided by advanced technology. Experience driving process improvements and automation in design execution. Key Success Attributes Strong ownership approach and execution rigor. Ability to operate in high ambiguity, fast‑paced environments . Excellent customer management and influencing skills . Data‑driven, structured problem solver with attention to detail. Collaborative leader with a global approach . Impact of the Role Enable predictable, high‑quality tape‑outs . Improve design cycle time and execution efficiency . Serve as a critical pillar connecting engineering execution with business outcomes . About Micron Technology, Inc. We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all . With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling