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Efficient Computer · 5 months ago

Technical Project/Vendor Manager

San Jose, CA OR Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$160K/yr - $200K/yr

5+ years exp

Efficient is developing the world’s most energy-efficient general-purpose computer processor. They are seeking an experienced Vendor Manager/Technical Project Manager to oversee relationships and projects with external vendors and collaborate closely with internal hardware teams, managing multiple hardware development projects in a dynamic environment.

ComputerEmbedded SoftwareInformation TechnologyManufacturingSemiconductor

Responsibilities

Facilitate the vendor selection and due diligence process including defining requirements, issuing RFIs/RFPs/SOWs, evaluating vendor capabilities, and coordinating technical and commercial reviews. This also includes contract negotiations, establish vendor relationships, and ensuring alignment on deliverables, timelines, quality standards

Be the liaison between external vendors and internal stakeholders, running point on all day-to-day vendor communication, deliverables and updates, ensuring vendors are on time with their commitments and in line with requirements

Partner with external vendors to ensure product and project components are delivered on time, in accordance with SOWs, and meet quality standards

Foster a culture of accountability and transparency by regularly communicating with executive and engineering leaders on project status, risks, and opportunities

Prepare project plans and drive projects from conception and planning through implementation, production, and validation

Participate in the development of strategies, processes and identification of needed resources

Assess, evaluate risks, and drive projects forward with an eye for critical path

Identify bottlenecks and remove obstacles for the team

Establish and maintain a strong relationship with and communication between Program/Product Management, Engineering, Production Control, and Supply Chain, as well as with external vendors supporting these teams to drive execution

Articulate and present execution plans for internal leadership as well as external customers

Hold regular meetings between functional groups to ensure interdependencies are well understood and documented

Leverage technical understanding of hardware, ASIC, and software integration to facilitate cross-disciplinary communication and resolution of technical issues

Support roadmap development by detailing upcoming requirement changes and resources required

Identify risks proactively and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and quality

Optimize engineering and operational efficiency by continuously refining program management processes

Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress, success, and strategic alignment

Qualification

Semiconductor hardware developmentVendor managementProject managementContract negotiationTechnical SOWsRFPsProgram management toolsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred

5+ years of experience in semiconductor hardware development, vendor management, or program management

Strong understanding of hardware design flows, especially in physical design, verification, validation, and digital design

Experience negotiating contracts (i.e.: services contracts, IP engagements, foundries, qualification vendors, etc.) and writing technical SOWs and RFPs

Proven experience managing multiple projects with multiple external vendors and cross-functional internal teams

Excellent organizational, communication, and negotiation skills

Familiarity with program management and sprint planning tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or equivalent)

PMP or similar project management certification is a plus