Head of Program & Portfolio Management – SerDes Networking Solutions

Position Overview We are looking for an experienced and visionary Director Program Management – SerDes Networking Solutions to build, lead, and scale the Program Management function for our SerDes Networking Solutions business. In this role, you will be accountable for end‑to‑end program management across product definition, execution and customer engagement, while shaping portfolio, resource, and execution governance in a fast‑growing, post‑acquisition environment. You will act as a key member of the Product Line leadership team, driving execution excellence, and ensuring alignment between business strategy, technology roadmaps and customer commitments. Key Responsibilities Build, lead and develop the Program Management competence and team for the SerDes Networking Solution segment. Drive Project Portfolio and Pipeline Management, ensuring alignment of investments, priorities, and resources with business strategy and budget constraints. Oversee program definition activities including market input, product positioning, and execution strategy (make/buy/partner). Act as a key partner to the Product Line leadership in preparing and defending portfolio decisions. Drive disciplined planning, risk management, budget tracking, and milestone control across multi‑site, cross‑functional teams. Ensure transparent, consistent and high‑quality internal and external reporting on program status, risks and corrective actions. Act as an executive interface for key OEMs and Tier‑1s in alignment with Sales, CAS, FAEs and Product Management.