(Rapidus US)Senior Program Manager / Chief of Staff, Enablement (Semiconductor Engineering)
- 職務内容
- We are seeking a highly experienced and strategically minded Senior Program Manager to lead complex, cross‑functional initiatives within the Enablement organization of our 2nm and subsequent advanced‑node (e.g., 1.4nm) semiconductor foundry. This role requires deep familiarity with advanced‑node development, strong technical intuition, and the ability to influence across engineering, manufacturing, ecosystem partners, and executive stakeholders.
Approximately 30% of this role includes Chief of Staff–level responsibilities, acting as a trusted advisor and operational partner to the Head of Enablement. You will help shape organizational priorities, drive execution excellence, and ensure alignment across global teams in the U.S. and Japan.
You will play a central leadership role in building the world’s most advanced 2nm and next‑generation enablement ecosystem, shaping the foundation for future semiconductor innovation.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership (=70%)
-Own and drive high‑impact, multi‑quarter programs across PDK/ADK development, design enablement infrastructure, modeling, and R&D shuttle readiness for 2nm and future nodes such as 1.4nm.
-Define program strategy, execution frameworks, and governance models for complex cross‑team deliverables.
-Anticipate technical and organizational risks early; drive mitigation plans and executive‑level escalations.
-Lead alignment across Enablement, Process Integration, DTCO, Design Services, EDA vendors, IP partners, and customer engineering teams.
-Ensure ecosystem readiness for current and next‑generation nodes, including design flows, collateral, models, and customer onboarding.
-Guide teams through ambiguity, establishing structure, clarity, and accountability across diverse stakeholders.
-Represent Enablement in executive reviews, customer engagements, and cross‑company steering committees.
Chief of Staff Responsibilities (=30%)
-Act as a strategic partner to the Head of Enablement, helping define organizational priorities, operating rhythms, and long‑range planning.
-Build and maintain dashboards that track organizational KPIs, OKRs, roadmap health, and operational performance.
-Prepare executive‑level materials for quarterly reviews, strategic planning, and cross‑company alignment.
-Drive operational excellence across the organization, including process improvements, communication frameworks, and decision‑making workflows.
-Support headcount strategy, hiring, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
-Serve as a proxy for the Head of Enablement in leadership forums and cross‑functional decision‑making.
-Strengthen collaboration across global teams, including U.S.–Japan coordination. - 応募資格/応募条件
- Required Qualifications :
-Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
-10+ years of program management or technical leadership experience in semiconductors, EDA, design enablement, or advanced manufacturing.
-Proven track record leading complex, multi‑disciplinary programs at advanced nodes (5nm, 3nm, 2nm or beyond are preferred).
-Strong understanding of semiconductor development workflows (PDK/ADK, design flows, modeling, verification, packaging, or DTCO).
-Demonstrated ability to influence senior technical leaders and executives.
-Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to synthesize technical content for executive audiences.
Preferred :
-Experience with R&D shuttle programs, early customer enablement, or ecosystem readiness for next‑generation nodes.
-Knowledge or hands‑on experience with high‑speed and high‑bandwidth IP, such as PCIe, HBM, SerDes, or similar interface/memory IPs.
-Background working with EDA vendors, IP partners, OSATs, or advanced packaging R&D centers.
-Experience leading cross‑regional teams, especially U.S.–Japan collaboration.
-Japanese proficiency is a plus.
-PMP, Agile, or similar certification.
Personal Attributes :
-Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline.
-Highly proactive, structured, and comfortable driving clarity in ambiguous environments.
-Strong interpersonal influence; able to build trust across engineering, operations, and executive teams.
-Operates with a mindset of continuous improvement and organizational scaling.
- 雇用形態
- Probational period: 3 months (conditions of the employment remains the same)
- 給与
- The exact salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
- 昇給
- Potential for career growth based on performance and company needs.
- 勤務地
- This position is based in Albany, NY.
- 勤務時間
- Flex time: 40 hours weekly with start and end times between 9 am and 5:30 pm. 1 hour lunch break.
- 休日休暇
- We observe these paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas. We observe founding anniversary (8/10) and employees may take personal holidays of their choice (up to 4 days, depends on the start date).
Paid Sick Leave based on NYS law
PTO: front loaded, max 20 days/year - 加入保険
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) benefits are provided.
- 待遇・手当
- n/a
- 各種制度
- We offer comprehensive on-the-job training to ensure your success.
- 応募書類
- Applicants must submit a current resume to be considered for this position.
- その他
- We are a smoke-free workplace in accordance with company policy and local regulations.
- 選考プロセス
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以下はモデルケースですので、面接回数など若干変更する場合もあります。
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STEP 1STEP 1 Web Entry
Please apply via the entry form.
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STEP 2STEP 2 Document Screening
We will review your application based on the information provided.
Regardless of the result, we will notify you of the outcome. -
STEP 3STEP 3 First Interview
Conducted online.
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STEP 4STEP 4 Final Interview
Conducted online. There will be confirmation items.
Depending on the position, the number of interviews may not be limited to two.
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STEP 5STEP 5 Job Offer
Your application will be kept strictly confidential.
The information provided will only be used for the purpose of the selection process.
It generally takes about 2–3 weeks from document screening to job offer.
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- お問い合わせ
- Rapidus株式会社
東京都千代田区麹町4丁目1番地 麹町ダイヤモンドビル 11階
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