Director, Npi Program Management
Irvine, California, United States
• Direct phases of projects from design through close-out • Lead New product developments for mobile/infrastructure applications using Internal/External HBT/pHEMT/BiCMOS/CMOS technologies and SOI, IBM 5PAE process, • Manage PM teams in 4 design locations(US, Canada, Mexico) on over 120 active projects- PA modules, LNA, Antenna switch modules, Carrier aggregation switches, Antenna tuning, WCDMA Tx/Rx VGA, Mixers, PLL VCO synth, Power Appliers for IoT, mobile, infrastructure. Coordinate and publish the priority list to the supporting internal/external teams when there are any constraintso Mask layout CAD, PCB(Laminate) lay out, proto builds in Woburn, Irvine and Mexicali• Report the major milestone update to the major stakeholders.• Communicate regular updates to stakeholders on work performed, deliverables, plans, budget and execution status • Facilitate the Project Approval Committee(PAC) for New business opportunities (business case and financial data review) • Execute and expedite the engineering/customer samples to be on time to help more design wins.• Work closely with worldwide suppliers to build strong relationship(PCB substrates, foundries, and OSAT's. • Manage R&D budget and resources to improve efficiency and productive development • Lead and instruct cross functional teams.(Program management, Design/Product/Test engineering)• Track reliability/qual activities, and help resolve roadblocks/issues if needed.• Material readiness for flawless production release from engineering status• Gate keeper for Phase gate management in Agile to comply with ISO9001/TS16949 requirements• Coordinate new package/process qualification based on the NPI business case.