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The Hardware Security Program Manager joins the Engineering Services Group to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of next-generation Security IP solutions across the SoC portfolio. This role manages the full development lifecycle from conception to mature hardware and firmware solutions, establishing the foundation for Root of Trust architecture, secure boot infrastructure, cryptographic accelerators, trusted execution environments, and memory protection frameworks. You will drive cross-functional execution by maintaining master schedules, budgets, and resource requirements while troubleshooting program issues and developing risk mitigation strategies. Key technical competencies include knowledge of TrustZone, virtualization, and hardware isolation mechanisms, alongside experience supporting security certifications like FIPS and Common Criteria. You will utilize MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint to coordinate with architects, RTL designers, and firmware developers to ensure high-quality security technology deployment.
Manage the full lifecycle of Security IP programs from initial conception to hardware and firmware delivery.
Develop and maintain master schedules, budgets, work plans, and resource requirements for the security portfolio.
Lead interdepartmental meetings to define project tasks, establish program policies, and set milestones.
Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and communicate status updates to senior management.
Direct roadmap quotations including scope, power-performance-area (PPA) analysis, and cost projections.
Manage budget allocations and the onboarding process in coordination with Finance and Human Resources.
Charter the architecture phase and ensure specification alignment with the IP development team.
Innovate and improve program management metrics and processes based on data analysis.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
4+ years of Program Management or related work experience.
5+ years of experience managing development and deployment of secure boot, cryptography, secure storage, trusted execution environments, and hardware isolation mechanisms.
5+ years of experience working with operating budgets, resources, and/or project financials.
Experience with hardware security architectures and Root of Trust technologies (preferred).
Familiarity with TrustZone, virtualization technologies, security certification processes, or secure element architectures (preferred).
Experience supporting security certifications such as FIPS, Common Criteria, GlobalPlatform, or EMVCo (preferred).
Program management certification such as PMP or equivalent (preferred).
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BIOS
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MS Project
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