Senior Project Manager - Embedded/Firmware/IC Design

Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is the leading innovator in low-power wireless connectivity, building embedded technology that connects devices and improves lives. Merging cutting-edge technology into the world’s most highly integrated SoCs, Silicon Labs provides device makers the solutions, support, and ecosystems needed to create advanced edge connectivity applications. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Silicon Labs has operations in over 16 countries and is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the smart home, industrial IoT, and smart cities markets. Learn more at www.silabs.com.

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead software program execution and release management for next-generation IoT SoCs and platform solutions. In this role, you’ll own the planning, execution, and delivery of software and embedded firmware deliverables that support new integrated circuit (IC) designs and key software technology initiatives.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams—including Software, Embedded/Firmware, IC Design, Hardware, Applications, Validation, Operations, Product Management, Sales, and Marketing—to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.

This position requires strong leadership, a deep understanding of software development lifecycles, experience managing technically complex products, and the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and customers.

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What You’ll Do

- Own end-to-end program management for software projects—from early planning and definition through execution, release, and project closure.

- Lead software release planning across multiple teams, defining release scope, milestones, dependencies, and schedules aligned to silicon and product timelines.

- Drive cross-team collaboration across embedded software, SDK, firmware, tools, validation, applications, and system engineering to ensure smooth integration and delivery.

- Build and maintain integrated program plans including WBS, resource forecasts, risk registers, dashboards, and stakeholder communications.

- Manage release readiness by coordinating feature completion, testing, validation, documentation, and overall release quality/compliance expectations.

- Proactively identify risks and execution gaps, drive mitigation plans, and lead decision-making on tradeoffs to protect committed deliverables.