Project Manager (Semiconductor post-silicon HW validation)

Project Manager (Semiconductor post-silicon HW validation)

Initial 12 month freelance contract + extensions

Hamburg, Germany

RESPONSIBILITIES
. Provide on-site leadership for validation project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones
. Full validation sub-project life cycle ownership: successful validation delivery will include full implementation from initial planning over execution, problem handling to closure
. Report on validation success criteria regarding results, metrics, test and deployment management activities
. Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence
. Prepare estimates and detailed validation project plan for all phases of the project
. Seamlessly interact with other elements of the NPI project, such as design, pre-silicon verification, industrial test, qualification, marketing etc
. Manage the day-to-day project activities and resources and chairs the validation project management team meetings
. Develop and deliver validation progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations to various audiences, including project team, sponsors, and key stakeholders
. Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise validation project team

QUALIFICATIONS
. Proficient experience in Project/Program management in Semiconductor post-silicon HW validation
. Ability to lead and collaborate effectively with a talented team
. Build and maintain relationships by engaging business leaders to establish credibility, solve problems, build consensus and achieve objective
. Ability to communicate with and present to all management levels and sponsors
. Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience. Master degree preferred
. Minimum 5+ years (better 10+ years) of project management experience, including tracking and planning projects
. Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and SharePoint with experience presenting to stakeholders and/or Senior Leadership
. Critical chain experience strongly preferred
. Proven ability to demonstrate a drive for results and accountability of business needs