Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing Operations
Core
Lead manufacturing operations programs for AI servers, racks, and networking infrastructure across regional manufacturing partners in APAC.
Role type
Senior Technical Program Manager (Manufacturing Operations)
Builds
Production-ready AI hardware systems (servers, racks, networking equipment) for OpenAI's global infrastructure.
Domain
AI Infrastructure / Hardware Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Technical program management, NPI execution, cross-functional coordination, manufacturing readiness, capacity management, quality gate definition, risk identification, corrective action leadership, engineering change management, data-driven decision making.
Preferred skills
AI infrastructure/GPU server manufacturing, APAC supply chain experience, FMEA/8D/RCCA methodologies, factory test development, ERP/MES systems, SQL/Python for manufacturing analytics.
Technologies
ERP, MES, SQL, Python, BI tools
Responsibilities
Lead manufacturing operations programs for AI servers and racks; Own integrated program plans spanning NPI to sustaining operations; Coordinate hardware engineering, supply chain, and logistics teams; Drive manufacturing readiness reviews and establish release criteria; Partner with ODMs/JDMs to manage build plans and delivery commitments; Track manufacturing metrics (yield, cycle time, defects); Identify and resolve material, capacity, and quality risks; Manage engineering changes and configuration control; Build dashboards for production visibility; Develop repeatable manufacturing playbooks.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC