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Senior Principal Program Manager

Marvell
Santa Clara, CA; Westlake Village, CA
On-siteUSD 132,610 - 198,600 / year

About this role

About the Role Marvell is seeking a seasoned Senior Principal Program Manager to lead the delivery of next-generation optical engines within semiconductor solutions built on industry-leading process technologies. The Cloud Optics organization develops advanced optical connectivity solutions that enable performance, scalability, and efficiency in modern cloud and AI data centers, spanning PAM4 optical DSPs, coherent-lite DSPs, co-packaged optical engines, and DCI modules.

What You'll Do

  • Lead end-to-end program execution for a portfolio of optical solutions, from concept through production ramp
  • Translate design specifications into fully realized products, ensuring execution aligns with technical and business objectives
  • Drive alignment across cross-functional teams, including photonics design, analog design, packaging, planning/supply management, DVT, qual, and finance
  • Coordinate and deconflict multiple concurrent workstreams to ensure on-time, on-budget, and on-spec delivery
  • Manage key program milestones including:
  • Test and evaluation
  • Reliability qualification
  • Customer sampling
  • Production acceptance and ramp
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, ensuring transparency and proactive issue resolution
  • Provide clear, structured program communication and reporting to various stakeholders such as: engineering, operations, and executive leadership
  • Drive clarity across schedules, material readiness, and operational priorities

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Master’s or PhD a plus)
  • Significant industry experience, preferred 10+ years (8+ with a Master’s, 6+ with a PhD)
  • 5+ years of Project Management / Program management experience in the semiconductor industry
  • Exceptional leadership, time management, and organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong risk identification, analysis, and problem-solving abilities
  • Proven ability to make strategic decisions that meet both internal objectives and customer requirements
  • Demonstrated ability to program manage multiple concurrent development efforts, driving the successful delivery of silicon subsystems as well as final client product
  • Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or other project management software
  • Experience with PowerPoint, Excel, JIRA
  • Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills, including ability to work with cross-functional teams

Nice to Have

  • Master’s degree or PhD is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: USD 132,610 - 198,600 yearly
  • Benefits include an employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back, family support programs, robust mental health resources, and a recognition and service awards program
  • Additional compensation and interview process details will be provided during the recruitment process

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