Senior Manufacturing Program Manager

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NVIDIA is a global leader in Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing, and Visualization. As pioneers of the GPU, our work pushes the boundaries of technology, powering everything from AI to autonomous vehicles. We are looking for exceptional people to help us continue our journey of innovation. Join us as we shape the future of technology. We’re seeking a Mass Production Program Manager for our data center product, GB200. This role involves overseeing the production process to ensure high-quality, efficient, and reliable mass production of this key product. You will lead multi-cross functional teams, optimize production plans, and engage closely with supply chain partners. If you’re passionate about technology, skilled in manufacturing and operations, and driven to deliver excellence, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Lead and Drive Production Success: Oversee all mass production activities for the GB200 product, ensuring smooth ramp-up and efficient ongoing operations.
• Planning and Scheduling: Build and refine production plans, to achieve project goals, including managing capacity, crafting schedules, readiness checklist, and prioritizing resources.
• Partner Coordination: Take on the role of the primary contact for production-related matters, coordinating with engineering, supply chain, and quality assurance teams. Make sure tooling, test infrastructure, test package are ready to start the build.
• Risk Management: Identify risks early and implement robust risk mitigation strategies to maintain production stability and quality.
• Collaborate with Suppliers and Vendors: Work closely with our internal and external partners to ensure that production materials, including the packaging materials are delivered on time and meet quality standards.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Measure and closely supervise Production Yield Rate, On-Time Delivery (OTD), Cycle Time, Quality Issue Resolution, and ECO Implementation.
• Optimize Cost and Efficiency: Drive operational efficiencies, quality improvements, and cost savings across the production process.
• Status Reporting: Chair daily meeting with the factory. Keep senior leadership informed with regular updates on production status, quality metrics, and cost targets.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to process improvement efforts, bringing to bear insights to refine production processes and improve overall efficiency.

Requirements

• 7+ years in program management, with a focus on mass production or manufacturing in the tech industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Technical Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in manufacturing, engineering builds, mass production requirements, and standard methodologies in project management.
• Strong leadership, facilitation, and analytical skills; able to motivate and guide teams while solving complex issues.
• Communication Skills: Clear, effective communication and ability to work across functions, including suppliers, vendors, and internal collaborators.
• Capability to quick learn, understand, communicate and integrate technical concepts and issues.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%, as needed.

Ways to Stand Out from the Crowd

• Technology Enthusiasm: Strong understanding of data center technology and passion for the field.
• Project Management Certification: PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or similar credentials.
• Collaborative Spirit: Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record to influence and lead in a dynamic environment.

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most hard-working and dedicated people in the world working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our best-in-class engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you.