Director, Software and Digital Platforms Program Management

What You'll Do

• Strategic Program Leadership: Lead the planning and execution of a diverse program portfolio, aligning major projects with ADI’s strategy.
• Oversee flagship SDP initiatives (Edge AI, Enterprise AI, embedded systems, Cloud/Mobile tools) with a focus on on-time, high-quality delivery.
• Team Management & Development: Manage and mentor a team of senior Program Managers, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Set clear goals, provide coaching and career development, and drive talent planning to build future leadership bench strength.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with VBU engineering & business leaders, Enterprise PMO, and other stakeholders to ensure cross-organizational alignment.
• Facilitate transparent communication, resource coordination, and stakeholder engagement throughout program lifecycles.
• Execution & Governance: Implement and refine program management best practices and governance frameworks.
• Proactively manage scope, schedule, risks, and interdependencies across projects to achieve predictable execution and accountability.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion operational improvements and transformation initiatives that enhance program delivery efficiency, tools, and processes.
• Lead change that improves ADI’s program management maturity and enterprise execution capabilities.
• Required Skills & Capabilities: Leadership & Influence: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional people leadership, coaching, and team-building skills in a matrixed environment.
• Program Management Expertise: Deep knowledge of program/project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, waterfall) with a track record of delivering complex, multi-disciplinary technology programs.
• Strong portfolio oversight, risk management, and prioritization skills.
• Strategic & Technical Acumen: Strategic thinker with understanding of software, AI/ML, and embedded technologies.
• Able to connect program execution to broader business strategy and technical context for optimal decision-making.
• Communication: Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex program status, issues, and decision needs clearly to executive audiences.
• Adaptability & Continuous Improvement: Change agent mindset with experience driving process improvements or organizational transformation in program management practices.
• Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (advanced degree a plus).
• Significant experience (e.g., 12+ years) leading large-scale programs/projects in a technology environment, including 5+ years managing teams or people leaders.
• Demonstrated success delivering high-impact programs across software, systems, or semiconductor domains, ideally involving cross-business collaboration.
• Professional certification in Project/Program Management (PMP, PgMP, Agile) Proven program management skills in complex embedded systems projects, delivering on-time on-budget, on-quality products and systems.
• Collaboration is key, and a successful candidate will listen and engage the broader organization to enhance program management principles and practices within the Software and Digital Platforms Group as well as the broader ADI organization.
• Location & Travel: Primary Location: Wilmington, MA, USA Travel: ~10% travel for team engagement and business collaboration across ADI sites.
• We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.
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• We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.
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• Job Req Type: Experienced Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $184,800 to $267,600.
• Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location , experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.
• This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.
• This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time , and other benefits.