Lekha Kilar R
Principal Program Manager @Arm
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WORK HISTORY
Principal Program Manager @Arm
Cambridge, GB
Responsible for leading end-to-end programme organisation and delivery of complex Systems IP, Subsystems, Solutions and multi-die SoC initiatives from early concept through silicon tape-out and closure. Accountable for managing multi-million-dollar Systems Engineering portfolios, driving cross-functional alignment across architecture, RTL, DV, PD, software, packaging, and external partners to ensure predictable, on-time delivery of critical milestones.The role involves defining and institutionalising execution frameworks, managing internal and external dependencies, protecting critical-path schedules, and enabling confident decision-making through clear risk assessment and trade-off analysis. Focused on building structured, scalable execution models that support high-quality delivery and successful customer adoption of Arm IP.
EDUCATION
University of London
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
SKILLS
ABOUT LEKHA KILAR R
Experienced program leader with decades of experience Compute Subsystems, Solutions programs and delivering complex SoC from early ambiguity through disciplined execution, delivery, and successful closure, including silicon tape-out.I drive program organisation and definition from fuzzy inception through structured execution in high-complexity, multi-die environments. I have a strong track record of building execution models, aligning cross-functional hardware and software teams, and delivering mission-critical milestones under schedule pressure and partner dependencies.Known for creating clear governance frameworks, simplifying technical complexity, and enabling confident decision-making at senior levels. I have led large, matrixed teams across design, DV, PD, software, and external partners to achieve predictable outcomes.With a strong engineering background, I combine program leadership and technical depth required to drive clarity, accountability, and results from concept to silicon.
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