ASIC Technical Project Manager (m/f/diverse) - REF4808L

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced ASIC Technical Project Manager (m/f/diverse) to lead the development of automotive-grade integrated circuits (ICs). This role is critical in managing cross-functional R&D teams to deliver high-quality ASICs that meet stringent automotive standards such as ISO 26262 and AEC-Q100. The ASIC Technical Project Manager will oversee planning, execution and delivery of IC development projects, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule and quality targets.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Coordination
  • Managing an IC R&D project team to define, plan, realize and deliver agreed work products in accordance with automotive quality and safety standards
  • Leading cross-functional teams including requirements engineering, architecture, design, verification, IP integration and tool support
  • Convene and moderate regular and milestone-based R&D project meetings
• Planning & Execution
  • Developing detailed R&D project plans and providing inputs to the overall program management
  • Managing implementation of project plan contents, ensuring timely and budget-compliant execution
  • Providing budget requirements including effort estimation, tools, licenses and hardware
  • Issuing work orders to specialist departments and ensuring alignment with project goals
• Monitoring & Reporting
  • Reporting development progress and status of the ASIC project to the Program Manager
  • Monitoring and controlling all R&D project processes, ensuring adherence to schedule, budget and automotive compliance
  • Providing project team members with necessary plans, updates and technical documentation
  • Applying quality assurance practices including lessons-learned, peer reviews and risk assessments
• Change & Risk Management
  • Applying configuration and change management processes rigorously
  • Participating in Change Control Board (CCB) meetings and manage R&D-related changes according to defined processes
  • Supporting component cost estimation and strategic decision-making
  • Ensuring project objectives are met in terms of budget, schedule and technical/quality targets

Qualifications

• Academic degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics or comparable qualification
• Long-term experience in ASIC/IC development and technical project management, preferably in the automotive domain
• Experience with functional safety and FMEA processes
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Confluence)
• Strong background in IC design methodology, analog circuit design and EDA tools
• Deep expertise in high-voltage analog CMOS and BCD technologies
• Proven track record in automotive product development and IC design
• Strong understanding of automotive IC development lifecycle, including ISO 26262, APQP and PPAP
• Familiarity with automotive-grade reliability and qualification standards (e.g., AEC-Q100)
• Knowledge of automotive mission profiles and environmental stress testing
• Business fluent German and English language skills (written and spoken)
• Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to manage distributed teams across global locations
• Strong communication skills and customer focus

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

Additional Information

• Next to the interesting daily work the region around Regensburg is offering a high recreational value and quality of life.
• Profit from extensive benefits at the location such as different canteens and cafeterias, continuing education and training, health management, physiotherapy and much more.
• We offer an attractive salary as well as the possibility of hybrid and cross-border mobile work.
• For an improved work-life balance we support you with various initiatives for better compatibility of family and career such as flexible work time model, part-time option, sabbatical, etc.
• You can expect a highly motivated team as well as diverse topics and projects in the global environment of the automotive industry.
• We are promoting lifelong Learning combined with personal and professional development.
• You are looking for an individual working time model? We support part-time work.