Product Validation Manager
Core
Lead the end-to-end capability, execution excellence, and organizational growth of the Product Validation (PV) function for server/storage/network validation.
Role type
Senior Product Validation Function Manager
Builds
Validation strategy, methodology, and multi-project delivery across global sites
Domain
Hardware engineering (server/storage/network) validation
Required skills
System-level validation, multi-project execution, team leadership, validation methodology definition, project governance, headcount planning, automation strategy, risk management, stakeholder influence
Preferred skills
AI/ML partnership, cross-site execution modeling, innovation in validation methodology
Technologies
Validation systems, tools, environments, automation frameworks
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a high-performing PV engineering team across multiple sites; Define organizational structure, hiring plan, and capability roadmap; Drive a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement; Own validation strategy across multiple programs; Govern project execution to meet phase gate and release requirements; Define and track key quality and execution metrics; Lead executive-level technical reviews, risk discussions, and escalations; Define and drive automation and tool strategy aligned with business ROI; Partner with Automation / AI/ML teams to improve productivity and coverage
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership mandate
