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About Ceva:
Ceva is the leader in innovative silicon and software IP solutions that enable smart edge products to connect, sense, and infer data more reliably and efficiently. We help the world’s leading semiconductor companies and original equipment manufacturers turn great ideas into extraordinary products. We create and license technology that powers the newest generation of smart edge devices, and provide innovative silicon and software IP solutions for artificial intelligence, computer vision, audio processing, sensor fusion, 5G and satellite communication, and wireless connectivity. With more than 20 billion devices shipped, Ceva is making the future brighter for people all around the world.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated Business Operations and Planning Manager to join our COO organization. You will have the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of wireless, connectivity and sensing business units.
In this role, you will support and drive business growth through business planning and operation, commercial strategy/model analysis and eco system enablement, across commercial, technical, legal, and marketing domains, ensuring smooth coordination between multiple internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking, business understanding, operational discipline, and strong interpersonal skills to enhance business value and expand customer base, strengthen partnerships, and support the revenue objectives.
Responsibilities:
Lead and support cross-functional business operation activities – ensuring efficient communication and coordination across GMs, legal, finance, technical and commercial teams.
Business operation - coordinate business unit operations related to commercial strategy, sales, delivery tracking, revenue recognition, contractual commitments and contract lifecycle management (including amendment, renewals etc..) ensuring accurate documentation and reporting.
Pipeline management - Develop, maintain and expend databases of customers, prospects, and market intelligence; work closely with GMs and sales teams to identify and track strategic opportunities and create reliable P&L and forecast dashboards.
Pricing and business model strategy - Working jointly with product team to drive customer and revenue growth by identifying, qualifying, and developing new business opportunities, pricing strategy, business models and supporting long-term forecasting and strategic planning.
Strategic partnerships - Develop and manage partnerships and ecosystem– identify and nurture potential business partners, establish appropriate partnership agreements, and coordinate joint commercial activities.
Requirements- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related technical field; MBA or equivalent business qualification preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in licensing, business development, business operations, or strategic sales within the wireless, semiconductor, or IoT industry.
- Strong negotiation skills and contractual understanding, with experience interfacing with legal, finance and commercial teams.
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to thrive in a matrix organization, balancing multiple stakeholders, priorities, and timelines.
- Good understanding of wireless technologies (including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or cellular) is a plus
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with a results-driven mindset.
- Prior global responsibility or exposure should be highly desirable. Availability to travel is a big plus
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related technical field
- MBA or equivalent business qualification
- 5+ years experience in licensing, business development, business operations, or strategic sales within wireless, semiconductor, or IoT industry
- Strong negotiation skills and contractual understanding; experience interfacing with legal and finance teams
- Outstanding written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Ability to thrive in a matrix organization and manage multiple stakeholders and priorities
- Proactive, detail-oriented, able to work independently with results-driven mindset
- Good understanding of wireless technologies (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or cellular)
- Prior global responsibility or exposure
- Availability to travel
What We Do
Ceva powers the Smart Edge, bridging the digital and physical worlds to bring AI-driven products to life. Our Ceva AI fabric portfolio of silicon and software IP enables devices to Connect, Sense, and Infer – the essential capabilities for the intelligent edge. From 5G, cellular IoT, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and UWB connectivity to scalable Edge AI NPUs, AI DSPs, sensor fusion processors and embedded software, Ceva provides the foundational IP for devices that connect, understand their environment, and act in real time. With more than 20 billion devices shipped and trusted by 400+ customers worldwide, Ceva is the backbone of today’s most advanced smart edge products – from AI-infused wearables and IoT devices to autonomous vehicles and 5G infrastructure. Our differentiated solutions deliver seamless integration into existing design flows, total flexibility to combine solutions based on design needs and ultra–low–power performance in minimal silicon footprint, helping customers accelerate development, reduce risk, and bring innovative products to market faster. As technology evolves toward Physical AI, Ceva’s IP portfolio lays the foundation for systems that are always connected, contextually aware, and capable of intelligent, real-time decision-making.
