Project Manager (Semiconductor post-silicon HW validation)

Initial 12 month freelance contract + extensions

Hamburg, Germany

RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provide on-site leadership for validation project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones
* Full validation sub-project life cycle ownership: successful validation delivery will include full implementation from initial planning over execution, problem handling to closure
* Report on validation success criteria regarding results, metrics, test and deployment management activities
* Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence
* Prepare estimates and detailed validation project plan for all phases of the project
* Seamlessly interact with other elements of the NPI project, such as design, pre-silicon verification, industrial test, qualification, marketing etc
* Manage the day-to-day project activities and resources and chairs the validation project management team meetings
* Develop and deliver validation progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations to various audiences, including project team, sponsors, and key stakeholders
* Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise validation project team

QUALIFICATIONS
* Proficient experience in Project/Program management in Semiconductor post-silicon HW validation
* Ability to lead and collaborate effectively with a talented team
* Build and maintain relationships by engaging business leaders to establish credibility, solve problems, build consensus and achieve objective. Ability to communicate with and present to all management levels and sponsors
* Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience. Master degree preferred
* Minimum 5+ years (better 10+ years) of project management experience, including tracking and planning projects
* Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and SharePoint with experience presenting to stakeholders and / or Senior Leadership
* Critical chain experience strongly preferred
* Proven ability to demonstrate a drive for results and accountability of business needs