Principal Program Manager, PMO – Graphics & Compute

Principal Program ManagerMicron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.Micron's DRAM Program Management Office (PMO) is seeking a Principal Program Manager to lead end-to-end execution of Graphics DRAM and Compute product programs. This is a senior individual contributor role that combines high-visibility program ownership with strategic influence across the PMO organization.The ideal candidate will own some of Micron's most technically demanding and customer-critical product portfolios, operating from New Product Introduction (NPI) through High Volume Manufacturing (HVM) readiness. Beyond program execution, this person will serve as a thought leader within the PMO, shaping cross-functional governance mechanisms, driving AI-powered workflow improvements, and elevating the effectiveness of the broader program management team.This role sits at the intersection of technical depth, organizational influence, and operational discipline.

You will represent your programs at the executive level, navigate ambiguity across multiple business units, and help define how Micron's PMO evolves to meet the demands of a rapidly changing product landscape.Key ResponsibilitiesProgram Leadership – Graphics & ComputeOwn end-to-end program management for GDDR and Compute products from planning through qualification and HVM ramp, in alignment with Micron's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) processSet up, direct, and continuously improve Product Development Teams (PDTs) with structured weekly meetings, clear agendas, decision logs, and follow-through accountabilityDrive alignment of product development targets across Engineering, R&D, Operations, Manufacturing, and Business Unit stakeholdersIdentify critical path risks early; escalate and drive resolution decisively when issues exceed PDT scopeManage handoff from NPI programs to sustaining PDTs and Manufacturing/Supply Chain at HVM rampOwn and maintain the Graphics Golden Model and comparable program health frameworks, serving as the single source of truth for portfolio statusCross-BU Governance & NPI CoordinationLead cross-BU governance forums for NPI wafer allocation, prioritization, and escalation, ensuring alignment across CMBU, CDBU, MCBU, AEBU, and other relevant organizationsServe as the standing owner and facilitator for cross-functional NPI sampling workflows, maintaining forum cadence, decision transparency, and stakeholder trustDrive proactive communication and structured escalation paths to resolve allocation conflicts and competing priorities across business unitsRepresent the PMO perspective in cross-organizational planning discussions and ensure that program needs are visible and advocated for at the right levelsAI Integration & PMO Workflow InnovationBuild on existing AI workflow foundations within the PMO to drive measurable improvements in program management efficiency and decision qualityIdentify high-value automation and AI integration opportunities across the program lifecycle, including meeting intelligence, status reporting, risk identification, and dashboard analyticsContribute to the development of AI-enhanced program management standards and playbooks that can be proliferated across the broader PMO organizationMaintain fluency with emerging AI tools and approaches relevant to program management, and actively evangelize adoption where productivity gains are demonstrablePMO Excellence & Organizational ImpactFacilitate lessons learned workshops and structured retrospectives; drive proliferation of best practices across the organizationLead or contribute to PMO continuous improvement initiatives, including tooling enhancements, process standardization, and capability developmentChampion PMO values of integrity, accountability, and collaboration in all interactionsRequired QualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field preferred) with 10+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, product development, or program managementDemonstrated track record of owning and successfully delivering complex, multi-phase semiconductor programs from NPI through HVM rampExperience with AI tools, workflow automation, or digital transformation initiatives in a program management or operations contextDeep understanding of product development cycles and semiconductor industry product lifecycle managementProven ability to lead Product Development Teams across cross-functional and geographically distributed organizationsExperience owning cross-organizational governance forums, with demonstrated skill in stakeholder alignment, prioritization, and escalation managementStrong command of program scheduling tools and methodologies; ability to assess and communicate schedule health, critical path, and risk at an executive levelExcellent communication skills, written, verbal, and executive presentation, with a proven ability to influence without authorityData-driven mindset; experience using program metrics, dashboards, and analytics to drive decisions and surface risksSelf-directed, structured, and comfortable operating with ambiguity in a fast-paced environmentWillingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as neededPreferred QualificationsExperience with emerging Compute memory programsProficiency with enterprise program management and data tools including JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, Power BI, SAP Hana, and TeamcenterPMP certification or equivalent project management credentialExperience mentoring or formally coaching other program managersMicron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.