Program Manager at Semtech Limited

Meylan, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program management, Project management, Waterfall methodology, Agile methodology, Cross-functional leadership, Product lifecycle management, Stakeholder management, Risk management, Jira, MS Project, IoT, Wireless connectivity, Hardware engineering, Software engineering, Systems engineering, Strategic planning

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

Location: Meylan, France Our Team The LoRa® ecosystem continues to thrive, with over 600 global partners developing innovative sensors, gateways, software, and services for the rapidly expanding IoT market. As a recognized leader in Low Power Wide-Area Networking (LPWAN), Semtech drives the next wave of wireless innovation across transceivers and System-on-Chips (SoCs). Our Systems team plays a critical role in turning this innovation into commercially successful products. To support growing demand and increasing program complexity, we are strengthening our Program Management capability to ensure seamless delivery of next-generation wireless solutions. Job Summary The Program Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing complex cross-functional development programs across Semtech’s wireless connectivity portfolio. This role ensures strategic product initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards by orchestrating activities across hardware, software, systems engineering, marketing, quality, and operations. The Program Manager works closely with the broader Program Management organization and global engineering teams to drive alignment, accountability, and predictable delivery in a fast-moving, matrixed environment. Responsibilities • Serve as the primary interface across internal teams and external partners, driving alignment and accountability among globally distributed stakeholders (20%). • Lead and orchestrate cross-functional engineering activities across hardware, software, systems, marketing, quality, legal, applications, and third-party vendors (20%). • Develop and maintain integrated program plans, managing interdependencies and tracking milestones using a blend of Waterfall and Agile methodologies (20%). • Oversee the full product lifecycle from requirements through design, validation, industrialization, and market launch, proactively managing risks and escalations (20%). • Drive governance and decision-making processes including phase gate reviews, design reviews, and executive stakeholder reporting to ensure transparency and on-time delivery (20%). Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field • 5+ years’ experience in program or project management within a technology-driven environment • Practical experience applying both Waterfall and Agile methodologies • Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional programs involving multiple engineering disciplines and external partners • Fluent professional English (written and spoken) Desired Qualifications • Experience working closely with engineering teams to deliver against demanding schedules • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and French • Excellent organizational discipline and documentation practices • Analytical mindset with structured problem-solving capability • Comfort operating in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments with shifting priorities • PMP certification or equivalent project management qualification • Proficiency with tools such as Jira, MS Project, or similar platforms Career Growth Philosophy At Semtech, we believe that innovation starts with people. We are committed to empowering professional development through mentorship, continuous learning resources, and a collaborative, idea-rich engineering environment. Our pay-for-performance culture rewards initiative, encourages growth, and recognizes meaningful technical and leadership contributions. Engineers in this role are supported to expand their influence, deepen their expertise, and shape both their career progression and the future of Semtech’s digital engineering capabilities. Additional Notes The intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC) is a high-performance semiconductor, IoT systems and Cloud connectivity service provider dedicated to delivering high quality technology solutions that enable a smarter, more connected and sustainable planet. Our global teams are dedicated to empowering solution architects and application developers to develop breakthrough products for the infrastructure, industrial and consumer markets. To learn more about Semtech technology, visit us at Semtech.com or follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter.

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Responsibilities

The Program Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing complex cross-functional development programs across the wireless connectivity portfolio. They will lead engineering activities across hardware, software, and systems teams while ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.