Technical Program Manager (AI/ML)

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $12 billion in FY23 and approximately 26,000 people globally working alongside 125,000 global customers, ADI ensures today’s innovators stay Ahead of What’s Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn.

Analog Devices (NASDAQ: ADI) designs and manufactures semiconductor products and solutions. We enable our customers to interpret the world around us by transforming physical phenomena – sound, light, radio waves, voltages, currents, and motion – into high-fidelity data. Our mission is to build the Intelligent Edge, where AI transforms how we solve challenging problems by combining deep application knowledge, close customer relationships, extraordinary data, advanced circuits, and breakthrough algorithms.
 

Position Description:

The CTO Operations and Program Management team is seeking an experienced Program Manager to join our team to lead planning and delivery of AI/ML projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in managing complex technology development projects with a leaning towards implementing efficient operations and process improvements. Portfolio will include R&D and other technology projects that bring together systems, software, AI/ML, and other components.

The Program Manager is responsible for independently managing a portfolio of projects many of which are across different market applications, involve collaborators and stakeholders from many different ADI teams, and come in a variety of product form factors. This role requires someone who has a strategic mindset, can lead and influence without authority and collaborate across diverse stakeholders from senior leaders to individual contributors and support staff.

Responsibilities: 

• Lead a portfolio of projects/programs for the AI team in addition to supporting other CTO office projects and initiatives as needed.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external vendors, and business partners to gather requirements, address concerns, and ensure alignment with project objectives.  
• Work closely with project sponsor, technical lead and cross-functional teams to develop project plans (scope, work-breakdown/milestones, timelines) and manage to these plans within budget and schedule.
• Identify, escalate, and mitigate program risks, including managing change requests in a timely manner.
• Monitor and provide regular project updates, performance metrics, and status reports to stakeholders (including ADI leadership). 

• Develop and refine program management practices to enhance project planning, execution, risk management, reporting efficiency and be a change agent to facilitate adoption of new processes and methodologies.  

Qualifications and Skills: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (technical field preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in managing technology projects, technical programs or owning a software product (including running projects through a full development cycle–agile and hybrid approaches). 
• Demonstrated expertise in successfully managing cross-functional teams and vendors spanning diverse geographical locations. 
• Experience in successfully employing collaboration and project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Atlassian Suite – JIRA, Confluence, GitHub, etc.
• Proven ability to navigate organizational silos and to influence and inspire peers across disciplines.
• Able to deal with high levels of ambiguity and drive clarity for all stakeholders (project teams, partners and senior leadership).
• Communication style that conveys expertise, clarity, and confidence.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export  licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.  As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, an