NPI Senior Program Manager

Cb

Santa Clara, California

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$70–$80 Per Hour

SKILLS

Atlassian JIRA, Bill of Materials (BOM), Business Solutions, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Communication Skills, Contract Manufacturing, Contract Negotiation, Corrective Action, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Cost Modeling, Cross-Functional, DFT (Design for Test), Design for Assembly (DFA), Engineering Change Order, Functional Programming Languages, Hardware Administration, Hardware Development, Leadership, Logistics, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Design, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Operations Management, Manufacturing/Production Testing, Materials Planning, Mentoring, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Order/Customer Fulfillment, Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Design, Product Development, Product Lifecycle, Product Management, Product Support, Product Testing, Product/Service Launch, Programming Tools, Project/Program Management, Release Management/Engineering, Risk Analysis, Sales Qualification, Schedule Development, Sourcing Strategy, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Operations, Technical Leadership, Testing, Traceability, Validation Testing, Vendor/Supplier Management, eCos, x86 Processors

LOCATION

Santa Clara, California

POSTED

15 days ago

Benefits:

401(k)

Senior Program Manager Hardware NPISanta Clara, CA (Onsite)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead the development and launch of next-generation x86 hardware appliances. This role will work closely with engineering, operations, supply chain, and global manufacturing partners to drive successful New Product Introduction (NPI) programs from concept through production. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing cross-functional hardware development programs, contract manufacturing, and product lifecycle execution in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end New Product Introduction (NPI) programs for x86 hardware platforms.
Drive cross-functional collaboration across Hardware, Mechanical, Software, Quality, Compliance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Test Engineering, Product Management, and Operations teams.
Develop and manage hardware development schedules aligned with software delivery timelines.
Ensure product quality and reliability through hardware validation, manufacturing testing, and release management.
Define and enforce phase gate milestones and release criteria.
Coordinate Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Test (DFT) activities with global contract manufacturers.
Drive Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and corrective actions throughout product development.
Identify and mitigate technical, manufacturing, and supply chain risks.
Support product characterization, component characterization, and manufacturing readiness.
Collaborate with Planning, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Business Systems to ensure order fulfillment readiness.
Identify cost reduction opportunities through should-cost analysis and multi-sourcing strategies.
Maintain component traceability and multi-level BOM tracking.
Lead Post Ramp Qualification (PRQ) initiatives and continuous process improvements.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cross-functional teams.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
8+ years of experience in hardware product development and manufacturing.
Strong experience managing New Product Introduction (NPI) programs for x86 hardware platforms.
Experience working with global contract manufacturers.
Strong knowledge of Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), Hardware Validation, Product Characterization, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Design for Test (DFT)
Experience with product development tools including: Arena, Jira, Valor, CAD tools
Strong project and program management skills.
Experience with risk assessment, schedule management, supplier management, and material planning.
Experience driving Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills

Experience with cost reduction initiatives and should-cost modeling.
Experience with contract negotiations and commercial discussions.
Knowledge of supply chain management and manufacturing operations.
Experience supporting hardware product lifecycle improvements.
Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

Compensation: $70.00 - $80.00 per hour

NPI Senior Program Manager

Cb

Santa Clara, California

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