Technical Project Manager II

Ascendion is an AI-native software engineering disruptor helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with enterprise clients across North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth.

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

• Build the coolest tech for the world's leading brands
• Solve complex problems and learn new skills
• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
• Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience

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Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

• We are looking for a detail-oriented, high-energy Technical Program Manager to drive Silicon development programs.
• This role is with the Silicon Technical Program Management team and manages the end-to-end flow of silicon materials for engineering prototype builds on new products (NPI).
• This role will require a self-driven individual with outstanding communication skills to manage Silicon and Hardware vendors to deliver material for complex builds on schedule.
• This position will work with cross-functional teams to consolidate internal material requirements and communicate them with vendor partners.

• Drive silicon vendors to deliver wafers and materials on schedule, track material from foundry through downstream teams, and manage allocation during shortages.
• Create and maintain engineering build matrices, schedules, and scope; manage change requests.
• Serve as the central point of contact between internal engineering teams and external vendors, running weekly meetings, setting agendas, and maintaining communication infrastructure (Jira, G-Drive).
• Anticipate and escalate risks (engineering changes, material shortages, schedule slips) and drive mitigation strategies.
• Maintain engineering specs, Bill of Materials (BOMs), and design files; track budget spend against forecasts.
• Assist with Purchase Order (PO) generation/approvals, invoice tracking, and coordinate with legal/business teams on Teaming and Project Agreement (TPA)/ Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) agreements for new vendors.
• Help with equipment delivery and setup

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and adept at driving multi-functional teams.
• Technical understanding of silicon design flows, including Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) design, Register-Transfer Level (RTL), physical design, analog and digital design fundamentals
• Ability to clearly describe design flows and challenges in managing silicon/hardware projects.
• Hardware/Silicon material management experience.
• Direct vendor engagement and management experience.
• Top-notch critical thinking skill set; big picture program understanding and details.
• Experience managing, prioritizing and maintaining multiple projects at a time.
• Detail oriented to ensure accuracy of all data, status and reports.
• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal.
• Ability to react to changes in a time sensitive environment.
• Ability to work with overseas vendors across Europe and Asia time zones.
• Ability to operate in fast paced situations
• A Self-starter who can function with ambiguity
• Experience with G-Suite tools (Sheet, Docs, Slides, Drive)
• Program Tracking Skills
• Experience with tools like Jira, MSProject, Smartsheet

• Prior FAANG/Big Tech

Location: Sunnyvale, CA [Onsite]

Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $124,000 $176,800 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State] [10-15 days of paid vacation time] [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System]

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