ASIC Technical Project Manager (m/f/d)

We are seeking an experienced ASIC Technical Project Manager (m/f/d) 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.

In addition to project leadership, the role includes a responsibility for shaping and improving the ASIC development process, ensuring alignment with internal methodologies (PLC/MLC) and continuous enhancement of development efficiency and quality. The ASIC Technical Project Manager (m/f/d) will oversee planning, execution and delivery of IC development projects, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule and quality targets.

Key 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
• Convening and moderating 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 managing 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

Process Improvement & Governance

• Supporting definition, maintenance and continuous improvement of the ASIC Development Process (e.g. COT / Turn-Key flows)
• Ensuring alignment of project execution with defined process phases, milestones and maturity levels (PLC/MLC)
• Supporting standardization of work products, templates and review criteria across projects
• Contributing to milestone review definitions and ensuring compliance with process requirements
• Driving lessons learned and feedback into process improvements
• Supporting process compliance with automotive standards such as ISO 26262

Key Success Factors

• Successful delivery of ASIC projects on time, budget and quality
• High level of cross-functional team alignment and execution efficiency
• Compliance with automotive standards and internal processes
• Continuous improvement of development processes and project performance

• Academic degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics or comparable qualifiaction
• Long-term experience in ASIC/IC development and technical project management, preferably in the automotive domain
• Experience with functional safety and FTA, FMEA, FMEDA processes
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Confluence)
• Experience with process modelling tools (e.g., ARMS Stages, Confluence)
• Strong background in IC design methodology, analog circuit design and EDA tools
• Deep expertise in CMOS (analog, digital, RF) and BCD technologies
• Proven track record in automotive product development and IC design
• Strong understanding of automotive IC development lifecycle, including ISO 26262 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.