Arm
Senior Director - Software Programs
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Job ID 2026-18466
Date posted: 21/07/2026
Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom
Category: Program/Project Management
We are looking for the next leader for Software Programs in Arm!
In this critical role, you'll be the driving force behind a portfolio of large, multi-functional software programs spanning multiple products and organizations.
You'll apply your expertise in both defining software strategy and driving program execution to deliver Software Solutions that solve the compute challenges the world is facing.
Your leadership will ensure multiple programs deliver predictably, at high quality, and in alignment with business objectives.
The role requires a Strategic problem solver with strong business insight, that communicates and influences effectively across organisation boundaries and with senior stakeholders.
You will report directly to the SVP of Software and be a key member of the Software leadership team.
The position will be based at Arm corporate headquarters, Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership
- Define and drive the software program strategy in support of the company’s product roadmap.
- Translate business objectives into executable, measurable program plans.
- Lead a portfolio of large, multi-functional software programs spanning multiple products and organizations.
- Establish a culture of predictable execution, transparency, and accountability.
- Drive organisational maturity in planning, governance, and delivery.
- Lead a high-performance program management team passionate about accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Represent Software Programs on the Software Leadership Team, contributing to broader organisational strategy.
- Build organisational capability through coaching, succession planning, and leadership development.
Program Execution
- Drive execution across multiple concurrent programs while balancing priorities, resources, and risks.
- Drive alignment and integration with higher level product programs.
- Own the Software program governance model across the organisation.
- Develop a consistent planning framework spanning roadmap, execution, and customer delivery.
- Drive enterprise-wide dependency management across engineering organisations.
- Identify systemic execution risks and implement improvements.
- Identify cross-organisational dependencies and remove blockers before they impact delivery.
- Ensure compliance with standards for security, quality, and regulatory requirements.
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Collaboration and Influencing
- Influence senior executives and key decision makers through clear communication, evidence-based recommendations, and trusted relationships.
- Navigate ambiguity, conflicting priorities, and organisational complexity to enable effective decision making.
- Build alignment across Engineering, Product Management, Quality, Product Security, Customer Success, and Operations.
Skills & Experience
- Significant experience leading software programs within large technology organizations.
- Tested experience leading large multi-functional teams without relying solely on direct authority.
- Strong background delivering enterprise software, embedded software, platform software, cloud services, or developer ecosystems.
- Experience working closely with executive leadership and influencing strategic decisions.
- Demonstrated success in developing and delivering software to customers at scale, which would include elements comprising a typical SW stack (from firmware and boot flow to OS and applications).
- Experience in working on software close to the hardware, enabling production quality deliveries.
- Ability to express ideas and communicate effectively with other team members, customers, and suppliers - formulating and delivering on strategy.
- Comfortable with the requirement to travel as appropriate.
Personal Attributes
- Strategic problem solver with strong business insight.
- Outstanding communication and executive presentation skills.
- Collaborative and able to influence across boundaries.
- Calm and decisive under pressure.
- Data-driven decision maker.
- Strong systems thinker able to simplify problems.
Technical Understanding
- Proven understanding of modern software development lifecycles.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies, release management, DevOps, and CI/CD.
- Appreciation of software architecture, quality engineering, security, and platform engineering concepts.
- Experience with software delivery metrics and engineering productivity measurement.
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We are an equal opportunity employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Accommodations at Arm
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Hybrid Working at Arm
Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.
Equal Opportunities at Arm
Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Salary Range
£221,000 - £299,000 per year
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