Hardware Program Manager – HW Fulfillment and R&D Procurement
Core
Lead end-to-end hardware ordering and procurement lifecycle for advanced Network products, bridging HW R&D teams, procurement, and operations to ensure timely delivery of development boards and silicon samples.
Role type
Senior IC Hardware Program Manager (HW Fulfillment & R&D Procurement)
Builds
Development boards, silicon samples, and network hardware prototypes for R&D execution
Domain
Semiconductor / Network Infrastructure (InfiniBand, Ethernet, HPC, Cloud, AI)
Required skills
Hardware procurement lifecycle management, Board build processes (PCB/PCBA), Cross-functional stakeholder alignment, Supply chain bottleneck resolution, Project scheduling and milestone tracking, Process improvement methodologies
Preferred skills
Hands-on HW design or board layout experience, NPI or prototype assembly management with Contract Manufacturers, PLM/ERP tools proficiency (Agile, SAP)
Responsibilities
Drive HW procurement and delivery for R&D engineering teams, Interface with HW design engineers and lab managers to translate technical requirements into purchasing plans, Coordinate between R&D, Operations, Global Procurement, and external vendors/CMs, Track board builds and component lead times across multiple projects, Develop and refine HW ordering processes and tracking tools
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
