Customer Program Management - Project Director - San Jose, CA, United States

Originally posted 18 September 2026 by the employer — open 0 days.

About the role

This role involves leading strategic programs for key customer accounts, connecting customer priorities with Infineon business objectives, and guiding global, cross-functional teams from planning through delivery.

What you'll do

- Lead strategic customer programs across product design-in, qualification, demand management, product quality, and future opportunities. - Own the end-to-end program lifecycle including planning, execution, risk management, issue resolution, reporting, and closure. - Align global cross-functional teams across Sales, Engineering, Operations, Product Management, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Quality. - Manage customer escalations and crises by coordinating timely decisions, clear ownership, and actions that reduce business impact. - Build trusted customer relationships through a strong understanding of business priorities, market trends, technical challenges, and competitive dynamics. - Translate complex data into action by providing concise insights, business risks, strategic opportunities, and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

What you'll need

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Semiconductor Technology, or a related technical field. - 10 or more years of semiconductor industry experience, including leadership of complex customer-facing programs and global cross-functional teams. - Strong semiconductor knowledge with the ability to understand customer requirements, product architectures, development challenges, and solution value. - Strong program management skills in planning, prioritization, risk management, issue resolution, and delivery. - Executive-level communication and presentation skills, with the ability to adapt messages for technical, business, and senior leadership audiences.

Nice to have

- Knowledge of power semiconductors. - PMP, IPMA, or equivalent project management certification. - Experience mentoring or coaching others.

Skills: program management, customer programs, semiconductor industry, cross-functional teams, risk management