Active Memory Magnetic Program Director
Management - Leuven | Just now
We are seeking a visionary and experienced Active Memory-Magnetic Program Director to lead our dynamic team in the development and advancement of memory technologies (LLC, CXL). As the Active Memory-Magnetic Program Director, you will be responsible for setting the strategic direction, driving technical innovation, and ensuring the successful execution of our magnetic memory-related projects, securing funding, overseeing project execution, and maintaining the highest standards of research quality and integrity. You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with 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 do
As Active Memory Program Director, you will:
1. Define imec roadmap for magnetic memories (e.g., STT, SOT, VCMA, DW-Memory) for alternative last-level cache and CXL types of applications.
2. Define device and technology needs for Spin-Logic.
3. Translate this roadmap into research topics and shorter-term deliverables actionable for imec teams.
4. Align with other memory program leaders such as Storage, Active Memory (non-magnetic) programs, and DTCO/STCO program to create a global memory for compute roadmap for imec.
5. Ensure the technical and operational on-time delivery of this high-level plan through a program manager and the various teams involved in your projects such as device, process integration, process development, modeling, TCAD simulations, and reliability.
6. Drive innovation through new ideas, concepts, brainstorming, and PhD topics to create new program content and patents.
7. Communicate frequently with partners remotely or in person on the vision and progress of your program, to build a long-term trust relationship benefiting both parties.
8. Constantly review state-of-the-art literature to be aware of any new disruptive technology that could affect your strategy.
9. Encourage your team and participate in publishing in the best conferences and journals.
10. Enhance cross-functional collaboration by effectively engaging with other resource and thought leaders across different imec organizations.
11. Inspire, nurture, and manage your talented teams of program managers and research staff to contribute to their fullest potential.
What we do for you
Imec 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 contribute 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 are
You are truly passionate and excited by new technologies that will have a strong positive societal impact. You have 10+ years of experience in magnetic devices and different emerging memory technologies in a leadership role. Strong knowledge in magnetism is a must. 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. A high-level overview knowledge in present HPC systems will be an added value to the program.
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.
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