Role OverviewThe Director of NPI (New Product Introduction) Program Management is an executive-level leadership role responsible for the end-to-end orchestration, risk management, and operational execution of next-generation hardware products from concept to mass production. In this role, you will lead and scale a high-performing team of Manufacturing Technical Leads (MTLs) who serve as the critical operational bridge linking Design Technical Leads, Software Engineering Program Managers, Factory NPI Managers, and Operations/Engineering teams.
What You Will Do
Drive accountability across the team to ensure all early-stage hardware prototype builds (e.g., Proto, EVT, DVT, PVT) are executed on time and to precise quality standards. Authorize and validate master product build plans, ensuring material readiness, factory capacity, component-level tooling, and custom test vectors are verified prior to firing up production lines.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of hardware program management or NPI engineering experience within high-performance compute, networking, hyperscaler, or tier-1 consumer electronics sectors, with at least 5 years in a direct people-management capacity. A Master's degree in Engineering Management or an MBA with a technical background is highly preferred.
Requirements
- 12+ years of hardware program management or NPI engineering experience
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, or Industrial Engineering
- Master's degree in Engineering Management or an MBA with a technical background
- PMP or equivalent program management certification
- People management and technical team leadership experience
- Resource optimization and strategic allocation of resources
- Technical escalation and programmatic acumen
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Base salary
- Target Short-Term Incentive (STI)/bonus
- Paid holidays
- Equity
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