Director, New Product Introduction - Spark
Core
Lead the New Product Introduction (NPI) program for Crusoe's Spark modular power and compute infrastructure, acting as the single-threaded owner of the phase gate framework to ensure readiness across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain before release.
Role type
Senior Program Director, New Product Introduction (Hardware/Infrastructure)
Builds
Modular power and compute infrastructure modules (Spark) for AI data centers
Domain
AI Infrastructure / Data Center Hardware / Energy
Required skills
Phase gate framework ownership, manufacturing readiness assessment, supply chain sequencing, change control management, validation campaign execution, cross-functional program leadership
Preferred skills
Experience with modular/containerized infrastructure, liquid cooling systems, contract manufacturing management
Technologies
PLM, EVT/DVT/PVT, ECO/ECN workflows, BOM management
Responsibilities
Own the five-phase NPI framework and hold gate release decisions; drive program execution across Crusoe Industries and supply chain partners; execute validation builds and verify manufacturing readiness; manage design freeze and change control; ensure downstream handoff to construction and deployment teams.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC program leader
