Rambus, a premier chip and silicon IP provider making data faster and safer, is seeking to hire an exceptional Technical Program Manager to join our IT team in San Jose. In this role, you will be working with some of the brightest inventors and engineers in the world developing products that make data faster and safer. 

Rambus offers a flexible work environment, embracing a hybrid approach for most office-based roles. Employees are encouraged to spend an average of at least three days per week onsite, allowing for two days of remote work.   

• Program Leadership: Drive end-to-end execution of multiple IT programs including ERP evaluations and implementations, analytics platforms, and business application rollouts.
• Strategic Planning: Partner with business and IT stakeholders to define program scope, success metrics, and execution roadmaps.
• Application Portfolio Management: Oversee implementation and enhancement of enterprise applications such as ERP (Oracle, D365, SAP, NetSuite), CRM, HRIS, Finance, Procurement, and Legal systems.
• Analytics & Insights: Lead initiatives to deploy and scale analytics platforms to support data-driven decision-making.
• System Implementations: Manage full lifecycle of system implementations including vendor selection, integration, testing, and change management.
• Governance & Reporting: Establish program governance, track KPIs, and provide executive-level reporting on progress, risks, and outcomes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across IT, business units, and external partners to ensure alignment and adoption.
• Risk & Change Management: Identify risks early, develop mitigation plans, and lead change management efforts to ensure smooth transitions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field; PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• 7–10 years of experience in IT program or project management, with a focus on ERP and business applications.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale IT initiatives across multiple business units.
• Strong understanding of enterprise IT architecture, systems integration, and software development lifecycle.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with tools like Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar.

Preferred:

• Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.
• Familiarity with business applications across Finance, HR, Legal, and Procurement.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) and SaaS solutions.
• Agile and Waterfall methodology expertise.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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 tomorrow’s systems.  

Rambus offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus, equity, matching 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, comprehensive medical and dental benefits, time-off program, and gym membership.  

The US salary range for this full-time position is $106,500 to $197,700. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. 

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 have equitable access to opportunities, resources, and a sense of belonging. We believe that a culture of fairness and inclusion helps us all do our best 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 veterans during our job application procedures. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please feel free to inform us in your application. 

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

For more information about Rambus, visit rambus.com. For additional information on life at Rambus and our current openings, check out rambus.com/careers/. 

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