Ethernet Customer Program Manager

United StatesFull-time$161k–$227kPosted Jul 14, 2026
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Job Description: 

Position Overview

This role applies deep knowledge of one or more engineering domains to influence clients and stakeholders in achieving the strategic objectives of engineering projects and programs. The Senior Technical Program Manager contributes technical expertise to the development of new products, collaborating with cross-functional teams across engineering disciplines including, but not limited to, chemical, electrical, hardware, industrial, manufacturing, mechanical, process, software, and technology platforms.

Key Responsibilities

  • Investigate technical roadblocks to help troubleshoot and drive results across engineering initiatives
  • Manage complex projects and programs directly tied to the development, implementation, or upgrade of manufacturing systems and processes, hardware products, software programs, and technology platforms
  • Lead executive and department-level reviews for large-scale programs, providing transparency into the health, risk, and financials of individual projects
  • Manage teams toward the achievement of program-level milestones and prioritize deliverables to meet strategic needs
  • Drive requirements scoping, analysis, prioritization, and planning — including interdependencies, business and customer priorities, staffing constraints, and schedule optimization across multiple product teams
  • Apply knowledge of customer gaps, needs, and required usages to drive teams toward delivering high-ROI products
  • Advise and mentor project and program management teams, providing guidance and leading the advancement of project management competencies
  • Exercise thought leadership to innovate new processes and procedures within the engineering domain
  • Oversee projects and programs requiring business acumen as well as interaction and domain knowledge in one or more engineering areas such as design, development, architecture, validation, manufacturing, and processes

Professional Traits for Success

To thrive in this role, you should demonstrate the following:
  • Strategic Influence — Ability to align diverse stakeholders and cross-functional teams around shared goals and engineering priorities
  • Mentorship Mindset — A commitment to developing others and elevating program management competencies across the organization
  • Thought Leadership — Proactively identifies opportunities to innovate processes and drive continuous improvement within complex engineering environments

This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in Program and Project Management within the high-tech industry
  • Experience working directly with large, business-critical partners across multiple geographies for program and project management
  • Experience interfacing with multi-level employees, management, and customers
Preferred Qualifications
  • PMP Certification
  • Program Life Cycle (PLC), project management concepts, and software methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) while managing a large, dynamic portfolio of technology
  • In-depth knowledge of Ethernet deliverables and implementations
  • Working knowledge of various operating systems

          

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: 

US, California, Santa Clara

Additional Locations:

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Business group:

The Central Engineering Group (CEG) is Intel's data-driven organization that builds scalable engineering solutions across three pillars: Product Enablement (IP, tools, and methodologies), Custom ASIC (leveraging existing IP for custom silicon), and Foundry Enablement (supporting top customers and validating technologies). The team focuses on customer-driven, end-to-end solutions with short development cycles to deliver measurable business impact across Intel's product and foundry businesses.

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

 

 

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $160,980.00-227,270.00 USD

 

 

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

 

 

Work Model for this Role

This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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