Principal Project Manager Semiconductor IC Development (f/m/d)

We are seeking an experienced Principal Project Manager to lead complex multi-site analog and mixed-signal semiconductor IC development projects from concept to mass production. You will own scope, schedule, cost, quality and risk , orchestrating cross‑functional deliverables, such as Design, Test, Validation, Quality and Operations. Your leadership skills ensure on-time execution and delivery readiness for the customer in compliance with the Renesas development process and the automotive and functional safety standards ISO 26262 and IATF 16949.

Core Competencies & Behaviors

- Strategic Execution : Collaborate with the product lines to translate product roadmaps into clear, prioritized and executable project plans.
- Leadership : Align diverse stakeholders and resolves conflicts; excellent interpersonal and communication skills in a multi-site matrix organization.
- Ownership & Accountability : Demonstrate proactive, self‑starting attitude, challenge and drive for team commitment and results in dynamic environments.
- Steering Decisions : Use data and engineering evidence to steer decisions to clear results; anticipates risks and creates resilient plans.
- Escalation : Escalate effectively when goals are threatened; frame options and recommendations for leadership decisions.
- Leading by example: Support other team members to strengthen leadership skills and ensure effective project execution.
- Methodology: Influence and develop new project management methodologies and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Project Management & Leadership : Represent your project across the matrix organization and lead it from concept to mass production release, driving execution across all disciplines and stakeholders.; Project Planning: Drive comprehensive project planning with the team by ensuring committed and robust timelines, dependencies and critical path, and resource and cost planning.; Project Execution: Ensure effective project execution by driving task ownership, preventing scope creep, and managing deviations and risks effectively.; Escalate unresolved issues threatening project goals with clear problem statements and options, ensuring timely decisions.; Risk & Deviation Management : Proactively identify and manage risks and plan deviations, drive mitigations and corrective actions to minimize impact and prevent recurrence.; Change Management : Manage project change requests, assess impact on scope/schedule/cost with the team, secure approvals by the stakeholders and communicate decisions.; Communication & Stakeholder Management: Act as primary point of contact within the organization, ensure clear, consistent communication so all team members and stakeholders understand project goals, plans, risks, and decisions across disciplines.

Requirements

Education : Master’s degree in electrical engineering, or related fields.; Demonstrated Experience : 10+ years in project management in semiconductor, industrial, or automotive product development with 6+ years leading complex multi-site projects/programs, proven delivery across full IC development cycle.; Standards/Processes : Working knowledge in stage‑gate developments and configuration/change management. IATF 16949 and/or ISO 26262 are a plus.; Languages : Business‑fluent English, German is an advantage.; Certifications: IPMA Level C/B or similar certification.; Tools : Advanced MS Project (or equivalent), JIRA (or similar), Microsoft 365.; Ability to travel internationally as needed.