Program Manager, Evaluation Board Programs

Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT markets. Our robust product portfolio includes world-leading MCUs, SoCs, Analog and Power products, plus winning combination solutions that curate these complementary products. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you. 
 
Renesas employs roughly 21,000 people in more than 30 countries worldwide. As a global team, our employees actively embody the Renesas Culture, our guiding principles based on five key elements: Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. Renesas believes in, and has a commitment to, diversity and inclusion, with initiatives and a leadership team dedicated to its resources and values. At Renesas, we want to build a sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. Join us and build your future by being part of what’s next in electronics and the world. 

The High Performance Compute (HPC) organization is seeking a detailed oriented Program Manager to lead and coordinate the global Evaluation Board (EVB) program portfolio supporting Renesas R-Car SoC products. This role is responsible for managing global demand, allocation, shipment, compliance, and operational execution of Evaluation Boards used by customers, partners, and internal engineering teams. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Own worldwide evaluation board demand forecasting, allocation, and inventory planning by balancing customer demand with inventory exposure and product lifecycle risks. 
• Coordinate board supply, inventory, manufacturing and shipment activities. 
• Coordinate post-delivery events such as repair, modification, and replacement. 
• Support worldwide shipment execution and logistics tracking.  
• Support compliance with export control, customs, and trade regulations. 
• Support payment, invoicing, budgeting, and financial planning activities. 
• Manage executive escalations for strategic and high-priority board requests. 
• Produce regular executive status reports covering demand, supply, inventory, risks, and actions. 
• Coordinate globally across engineering, operations, logistics, finance, sales, and compliance teams.  
• Drive inventory strategies to minimize excess/obsolete inventory (ie: board revisions, component changes, SoC updates, or product transitions)  
• Coordinate build quantities and manufacturing releases to support customer requirements while maintaining lean inventory with minimal financial risk  

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related discipline. 
• 12+ years of program management, operations, supply chain, or customer program management experience. 
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. 
• Experience leading global cross-functional initiatives. 
• Experience balancing supply, demand, and inventory levels in rapidly changing environments 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Semiconductor industry experience. 
• Automotive customer experience. 
• Knowledge of export control and trade compliance processes. 
• Experience managing hardware products with revision controlled BOMs, component obsolescence challenges and limited lifecycle inventory 
• Experience with engineering hardware or evaluation board programs. 

Key Success Measures 

• Accurate demand forecasting to enable customer support with minimal obsolete or excess inventory 
• On-time shipment performance with strong (<24hour) communication response to global team 
• Effective escalation management. 
• Executive visibility through high-quality reporting. 

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.