Manufacturing Operations Program Manager
Core
Lead manufacturing execution and transformation for new product introduction (NPI) and sustaining operations in hardware infrastructure.
Role type
Staff Manufacturing Operations Program Manager
Builds
Hardware infrastructure for AI compute platforms
Domain
Hardware manufacturing / AI infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
NPI program management, cross-functional stakeholder alignment, risk register management, supply chain strategy, quality metrics framework evolution, executive-level reporting, change readiness reviews
Preferred skills
Server architecture knowledge, PLM/ERP systems familiarity, quality methodologies (FMEA, 8D, CAPA), process system building
Technologies
PLM, ERP
Responsibilities
Define and own NPI manufacturing program plans across EVT, DVT, PVT, and MP phases; manage transition from NPI to sustaining production; stand up and maintain risk registers for technical, supply chain, and schedule risks; lead manufacturing strategies including contract manufacturer expansion and standardization; lead evolution of hardware quality metrics framework; act as primary alignment point across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality; prepare and deliver executive-level program updates
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic oversight