Senior Staff Operations Program Manager
Core
Driving end-to-end manufacturing readiness and execution for new and sustaining hardware products from early development through mass production.
Role type
Senior Staff Operations Program Manager (Manufacturing/NPI)
Builds
Hardware products (consumer electronics, medical devices, automotive) from EVT/DVT/PVT to Mass Production
Domain
Hardware manufacturing, New Product Introduction (NPI), Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
NPI program management, capacity planning, yield improvement, contract manufacturer (CM) management, manufacturing process knowledge (SMT, PCBA, assembly), risk mitigation, statistical analysis, cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Engineering/MBA, PMP/Lean/Six Sigma certification, ERP/PLM systems experience, regional language proficiency
Technologies
SAP, Oracle, Agile, Arena, Windchill, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Jira
Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional manufacturing programs from concept through end-of-life; Drive build planning and execution for EVT, DVT, PVT, and MP phases; Own the Manufacturing Readiness Plan (MRP) and validate process capability; Partner with Supply Chain to align material availability and capacity; Drive failure analysis, 8D problem solving, and yield improvement initiatives; Serve as primary operational point of contact with contract manufacturers and suppliers
Seniority
Senior Staff, hands-on IC with strategic oversight