SPE Program Management

Rambus a premierchip and silicon IP provider making data faster and saferis seekingto hirean exceptionalProgram Managerto joinourOperation teaminVught Netherlands.In this role youwill beworking withsome of the brightest inventors and engineers in the world developingproductsthat make data faster and safer.

As a Program Manager youll play a pivotal role in leading complex company-wide initiatives in security technologies and trusted systems driving innovation across cryptography hardware security data protection and securearchitecture. This role combines deep technical expertise with strong program leadership to plan execute and deliver cross-functional initiatives aligned with strategic business objectives while shaping future technologies products and overall business direction.In thisfull-timerole youll report directly to ourDir of Engineering Program Manager.

Rambus offers a flexible work environment embracinga hybrid approach encouragedtospend an average of at leastthree days per weekonsiteallowing fortwodaysof remote work.

Program Leadership

• Define program scope goals and success metrics aligned with organizational strategy

• Manage program roadmaps timelines and deliverables

• Coordinate and drive execution across multiple interdependent projects

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with stakeholders across engineering productmanagement operations finance and other teams

• Facilitate communication and alignment between teams and leadership

• Resolve cross-team dependencies and remove blockers

Execution & Delivery

• Monitor program progress and ensure milestones are met on schedule

• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies

• Drive accountability across teams

Stakeholder Management

• Communicate program status risks and outcomes to senior leadership

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders

• Manage expectations and ensure alignment on priorities

Process Improvement

• Establish and optimize program management processes and best practices

• Continuously improve workflows tools and reporting mechanisms

• Promote operational excellence and efficiency

Data & Reporting

• Track performance metrics and KPIs

• Provide regular reporting and insights to leadership

• Use data to inform decisions and drive program success

Scope & Independence

• Exercises wide latitude in determining objectives strategies and execution approaches for critical initiatives

• Influences decision-making and direction across organizations without formal authority

• Serves as a key driver of vision innovation and technical excellence in security

• Minimum of10years of related experience in security engineering or technology leadership

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science or related field

• Proven ability to manage complex cross-functional programs

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

• Experience with program management tools (e.g. Jira Smartsheet MS Project)

• Deep expertise across multiple areas of security such as:

• Cryptography and cryptographic protocols

• Hardware security and silicon IP protection

• Data privacy and protection mechanisms

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking

• Leadership and influence without authority

• Risk management

• Decision-making

• Adaptability and resilience

• Attention to detail with a big-picture mindset

Work Environment

• Fast-paced collaborative environment

• Requires managing multiple priorities simultaneously

• May involve cross-time-zone coordination

• Located in Vught Netherlands

About Rambus

Rambus is a global company that makes industry-leading memory interface chips and Silicon IP to advance data center connectivity and solve the bottleneck between memory and processing. With over 30 years of semiconductor experience we are a leading provider of high-performance products and innovations that maximize the bandwidth capacity and security for AI and other data-intensive workloads. Our world-class team is the foundation of our company and our innovative spirit drives us to develop the cutting-edge products and technologies essential for tomorrows systems.

Rambus offers a competitive compensation package including base salary bonus equity and employee benefits.

At Rambus we are committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected supported and empowered to succeed. We value a range of perspectives and experiences that contribute to innovation and collaboration. Our goal is to ensure that all team members haveequitableaccess to opportunities resources and a sense of belonging. We believe that a culture of fairness and inclusion helps us all do ourbest work.

Rambus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability genetic information or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Rambus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veteransduringour job application procedures. If yourequireassistance or an accommodation due to a disabilityplease feel free to inform us in your application.

Rambus does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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