Datacenter Software Program Manager, Senior

Originally posted 21 May 2026 by the employer.

About the role

This role defines and executes plans of record for hardware and software solutions across the data center, edge, and infrastructure markets. The scope includes driving program milestones, schedules, deliverables, and risk mitigation from initiation through deployment.

What you'll do

- Develop and manage the execution of the program Plan of Record, including schedule forecasting, resource allocation, and deliverable prioritization. - Track and manage key program metrics, escalating deviations from the Plan of Record and implementing corrective action plans. - Collaborate with software product management to define end-to-end software strategy and long-term maintenance requirements. - Drive an ecosystem of third-party software developers while identifying opportunities for software reuse to optimize software roadmaps. - Maintain program risk trackers, identify delivery risks, and establish mitigation plans across complex technical programs.

What you'll need

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. - 4+ years of program management or related work experience. - Experience managing schedules, task assignments, and Plan of Record execution. - Ability to work on-site in San Diego full time, 5 days a week.

Nice to have

- Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. - PMP Certification. - 5+ years of program management experience in the semiconductor industry, telecommunications, or developer ecosystems. - 3+ years of engineering, product, or program management experience on x86 or ARM platforms and ecosystems. - 2+ years of engineering experience on AI products or applications. - Understanding of software stacks and Linux-based distributions. - Experience utilizing program management tools such as dashboards and Gantt charts.

Skills: Program Management, Semiconductor industry, Datacenter Software, software stacks, Linux-based distributions, AI products