Senior NPI Technical Program Manager - Operations

Details

We are seeking a Senior NPI Program Manager (Operations) to join the Silicon Operations Group. In this individual-contributor role you will be responsible for the Operations NPI schedule and related milestones of taking a product from tape-out to production release. You will work on products that enable deep learning, artificial intelligence, ADAS, high-performance computing, enterprise graphics and gaming, and will coordinate across ASIC, product, test, system and software engineering teams to drive product bring-up and production release.

Responsibilities

• Track and communicate key results, constraints, risks, dependencies and clearly identify critical paths while working with ASIC, product, test, system, software engineering and planning teams and other program managers.
• Handle cross-functional communications independently within a matrixed GM team; publish progress and roadblocks to upper management.
• Bring diverse teams together to tackle complex problems and work towards closure.
• Collaborate in developing the Plan of Record (POR); ensure qualification plans, checklists and specifications are in place to support production release.
• Develop engineering wafer and hardware risk plans and own internal and external sample supply.
• Lead and attend cross-functional NPI meetings related to your product; highlight key Ops issues and ensure readiness for production.
• Drive process improvement initiatives for NPI across Operations and cross-functional teams to improve efficiency and time-to-market.
• Own metrics for NPI supply commits, production ramp and release turning points; manage bring-up budgets/OPEX for NPI.
• Develop processes and metrics for functional teams in Ops planning, engineering, logistics and quality teams.

Requirements

• 7+ years of proven experience in an engineering or technical/engineering program management role.
• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience); Master’s preferred.
• PMP or other Project/Program Management certification is a plus.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, decision-making and cross-functional influencing skills.
• Proficiency in program management and planning tools; ability to analyze and design supply chain processes.
• Excellent knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing flow and processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work independently in ambiguous situations.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary (see ranges below) determined by location, experience and peer pay.
• Eligibility for equity and benefits.

Compensation

• Level 4 base salary range: 160,000 USD - 253,000 USD.
• Level 5 base salary range: 192,000 USD - 304,750 USD.

Additional Information

• Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 9, 2025.
• NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse work environment.