Technical Project Manager II

Ascendion is an AI-native software engineering disruptor helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with enterprise clients across North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth. Learn more at About The Role We are looking for a detail-oriented, high-energy Technical Program Manager to drive Silicon development programs. This role is with the Silicon Technical Program Management team and manages the end-to-end flow of silicon materials for engineering prototype builds on new products (NPI). This role will require a self-driven individual with outstanding communication skills to manage Silicon and Hardware vendors to deliver material for complex builds on schedule. This position will work with cross-functional teams to consolidate internal material requirements and communicate them with vendor partners. Key Responsibilities Drive silicon vendors to deliver wafers and materials on schedule, track material from foundry through downstream teams, and manage allocation during shortages. Create and maintain engineering build matrices, schedules, and scope; manage change requests. Serve as the central point of contact between internal engineering teams and external vendors, running weekly meetings, setting agendas, and maintaining communication infrastructure (Jira, G-Drive). Anticipate and mitigate risks such as engineering changes, material shortages, and schedule slips. Maintain engineering specs, Bill of Materials (BOMs), and design files; track budget spend against forecasts. Assist with Purchase Order (PO) generation/approvals, invoice tracking, and coordinate with legal/business teams on teaming and Project Agreement (TPA)/Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) agreements for new vendors. Help with equipment delivery and setup. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience. Demonstrated leadership skills and adept at driving multi-functional teams. Technical understanding of silicon design flows, including ASIC design, RTL, physical design, analog and digital design fundamentals. Ability to clearly describe design flows and challenges in managing silicon/hardware projects. Hardware/Silicon material management experience. Direct vendor engagement and management experience. Top-notch critical thinking skill set; big picture program understanding and details. Experience managing, prioritizing, and maintaining multiple projects simultaneously. Detail-oriented to ensure accuracy of all data, status, and reports. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to react to changes in a time-sensitive environment. Ability to work with overseas vendors across Europe and Asia time zones. Ability to operate in fast-paced situations. Self-starter who can function with ambiguity. Experience with G‑Suite tools (Sheets, Docs, Slides, Drive). Program tracking skills. Experience with tools like Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet. Preferred Qualifications Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Onsite) Salary Range The salary for this position is between $124,000 – $176,800 annually. Factors that may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Benefits Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan Long-term disability insurance Short-term disability insurance 5 personal days accrued each calendar year; paid sick and safe time benefits comply with City/State laws. 10–15 days of paid vacation time 6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year Ascendion Learning Management System Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Ascendion is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ascendion