Contract Manufacturing Program Manager
Core
Manage outsourced production of AI hardware systems, acting as the primary link between SambaNova and third-party manufacturing partners to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
Role type
Senior Contract Manufacturing Program Manager
Builds
AI hardware systems (PCBA through rack integration) for enterprise and government organizations
Domain
Semiconductor/AI hardware manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Vendor management, program scheduling, cost control, risk mitigation, quality compliance, cross-functional coordination, ERP/MRP systems, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, negotiation, multi-vendor leadership
Preferred skills
Global CM partner management, NPI processes, BOM structures, data center/server hardware background, international travel
Technologies
SAP, ERP/MRP systems
Responsibilities
Build and maintain relationships with Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs), align internal teams with external factory floors, track production milestones and manage budgets, identify and mitigate supply chain disruptions, ensure regulatory compliance and quality standards, monitor KPIs and lead quarterly business reviews
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
