Operations Program Manager, Hardware
Core
Own end-to-end execution of hardware operations from late DVT through PVT, MP ramp, and sustaining production, ensuring engineering outputs transition into scalable manufacturing.
Role type
Senior Operations Program Manager (Hardware)
Builds
Hardware products (voice ring/conversational interface)
Domain
Consumer electronics / Hardware manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Hardware operations program management, EVT-DVT-PVT-MP transition management, supply chain coordination, factory readiness, field quality execution, root cause analysis (8D/CAPA), stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Startup environment experience, contract manufacturer management
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Own operations execution plans aligned to master schedule; Lead factory readiness activities including line setup and capacity planning; Coordinate material readiness and supplier issue resolution; Own field quality execution including RMA tracking and corrective actions; Establish feedback loops between Customer Support and production; Run core Ops execution meetings and maintain operational dashboards
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
