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Principal Technical Program Manager

Job ID 2025-16000 Date posted 20/10/2025 Location San Jose, California Category Operations
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Job Overview:

We are looking for a Principal Technical Program Manager to lead complex, multi-disciplinary SoC programs across global teams. This role demands strong program ownership, strategic foresight, and the ability to drive cross-functional execution from concept through production. You will work closely with other functional TPMs, and at times act as one, to maintain execution rhythm, identify and manage risks, and ensure program alignment across multiple domains.

Responsibilities:

  • Own and drive SoC programs through all phases of the product lifecycle—from concept through bring-up to production.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, tracking deliverables, achievements, and cross-functional dependencies to meet program goals.
  • Collaborate closely with functional TPMs and technical leads to ensure alignment and execution across architecture, design, software, validation, and operations teams.
  • Serve as the central coordination point between technical and operational teams to handle scope, resolve blockers, and maintain program focus.
  • Anticipate risks and lead structured mitigation plans using data-driven approaches and stakeholder collaboration.
  • Drive and prepare for key design and readiness reviews, as well as executive leadership updates, providing transparent insights into progress, risks, and trade-offs.
  • Manage material readiness, sample allocation, and logistics to support silicon bring-up and validation achievements.
  • Collect lessons learned and integrate protocols into future programs for continuous improvement.
  • Lead and contribute to quality, process, and execution capability enhancements across the broader TPM community.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Science or related field.
  • 8+ years of technical program management experience leading complex SoC, ASIC, or processor development programs from early architecture through productization.
  • Strong understanding of SoC architecture in markets such as data center, networking, or consumer electronics—including interfaces and platform-level dependencies.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead global, multi-disciplinary teams and drive execution across hardware and software functions.
  • Skilled in managing ambiguity and driving clarity in fast-paced, technically complex environments.
  • Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills, with proven ability to influence without direct authority.
  • Track record of delivering high-quality products on time through proactive planning, risk management, and customer alignment.

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience:

  • Hands-on technical background in architecture, verification, or validation is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and modern program management tools.
  • Experience working with external partners, vendors, or silicon foundries.

In Return:

At Arm, we are proud to offer a collaborative and innovative work environment defined by our core behaviors:

  • Partner and customer focus – Building long-term relationships that drive mutual success.
  • Teamwork and communication – Collaborating with openness and transparency.
  • Creativity and innovation – Encouraging new ideas and challenging the status quo.
  • Team and personal development – Investing in growth for yourself and others.

Join us and shape the future of compute by helping us deliver groundbreaking technology at scale!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Salary Range:

$222,700-$301,300 per year

We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.

Accommodations at Arm

At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email accommodations@arm.com. To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.

Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

Equal Opportunities at Arm

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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