Project: Software Development for NPI in Semiconductor Industry

Role: Project Manager, Scrum Master | Location: Germany | End-to-end implementation

Overview

Led 10 software development projects for Big Tech companies in Silicon Valley, Japan, and South Korea, delivering test software for silicon chips and integrated circuits (ASICs, SoCs, ASSPs). Supported production ramp‑up and mass manufacturing at OSAT sites in East Asia.

Key Contributions

• Directed cross‑functional Agile teams, managing up to 6 projects in parallel, consistently meeting tight build timelines despite resource constraints.

• Enabled rapid feedback cycles and seamless collaboration across test, design, applications, and hardware teams in Europe, the U.S., and Asia.

• Proactively mitigated risks, removed impediments, minimized dependencies, and facilitated Agile ceremonies to ensure smooth execution.

• Maintained transparent stakeholder communication, providing regular updates and aligning plans across global teams.

Business Impact

• Reduced work‑in‑progress by ~30% through Agile practices and Jira, accelerating deliverable flow and eliminating bottlenecks.

• Freed resources for additional pipeline projects, directly contributing to revenue targets and strengthening operational efficiency.