Memory Bilateral Program Director

Memory Bilateral Program DirectorManagement - Leuven | Just nowAs Program Director, you will be responsible for the strategic planning, development, and management of bilateral research projects focused on different memory device technologies.
This role involves coordinating with different start-up partners, securing funding, overseeing project execution, and ensuring the highest standards of research quality and integrity.
You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with the project partners, understanding their interests and expectations.
Your leadership will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of different memory technologies and fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration within different Imec teams.What you will doAs memory bilateral projects program director, you will:
Interfacing with new customers, understanding their needs, defining scope of the project, timeline, high-level budget, etc.Project intake, project sizing, defining timeline, deliverables, milestones, etc.Align with the internal expertise centers to confirm capability, skill set, and capacity availability.Assist the business development manager during the contract negotiation and contract signing phases.Ensure the technical and operational on-time delivery of this high-level plan through project managers and the various teams involved in your projects such as device, process integration, process development, modelling, TCAD simulations, reliability, etc.Communicate frequently with partners remotely or in person on the progress of the project, to reach a long-term trust relationship benefiting both parties.Enhance cross-functional collaboration by effectively engaging with other resource and thought leaders across different imec organizations.Inspire, nurture, and manage your talented teams of program managers and research staff to contribute to their fullest potential.What we do for youImec is an inclusive company with a rich legacy of leading-edge semiconductor research and development.
We have a flexible, open, vibrant, and informal work environment with a strong drive for excellence.
You will work with an international team with broad exposure to the entire semiconductor world of leading IDMs, foundries, suppliers, and system companies.
We offer you the opportunity to impact all those companies by influencing their roadmaps and contributing to technologies that will have a positive impact on tomorrow's society.You will grow, mentor, and inspire a team of passionate researchers, students, post-docs, and partners as you collectively shape future semiconductor technologies.
We are proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility.
We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions.Through 'our corporate university', we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth.
We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field.
Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market-appropriate salary with many fringe benefits.Who you areYou are truly passionate and excited by new technologies that will have a strong positive societal impact.
You have 10+ years of experience in DRAM, NAND, and different emerging memory technologies in a leadership role.
You should ideally have a PhD in a semiconductor-related field.
You combine a strong vision on the future of semiconductor technology research with a deep knowledge of memory needs in edge AI, ML, and Neuromorphic Compute.You have excellent leadership skills and industry leadership experience.
Your convincing communication style, inspiring enthusiasm, and strong drive for results will help to create a collaborative environment that fosters knowledge, innovation, and customer satisfaction.Who we areAccept marketing-cookies to view this content.
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