Used Tools & Technologies
HPCRequired Skills & Competences
Tag name is followed by "@" symbol and proficiency level value.
About proficiency levels:
- 1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;
- 3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;
- 7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;
- 10 — exceptional knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and adeptness in all aspects of the technology, including advanced problem-solving. Think twice before claiming or demanding such level.
Leadership @ 6
Communication @ 7
Deep Learning @ 7
AI @ 7
- 1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;
- 3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;
- 7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;
- 10 — exceptional knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and adeptness in all aspects of the technology, including advanced problem-solving. Think twice before claiming or demanding such level.
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 to take a product from tape-out to production release. The role requires a strong engineering background, a keen interest in program management, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment on products that enable deep learning, AI, ADAS, high-performance computing, enterprise graphics and gaming.
Responsibilities
- Track and communicate key results, constraints, risks, dependencies and 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 and publish progress/roadblocks to upper management.
- Bring diverse teams together to tackle complex problems and drive closure.
- Collaborate in developing the Plan of Record (POR), ensuring qualification plans, checklists and specifications are in place for production release.
- Develop engineering wafer and hardware risk plans and own internal and external sample supply.
- Lead and attend cross-functional NPI meetings; highlight key ops issues and ensure product 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 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 improve supply chain processes.
- Excellent knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing flow and processes.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work independently and navigate ambiguous situations.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range (by level and location):
- Level 4: 168,000 USD - 258,750 USD
- Level 5: 200,000 USD - 322,000 USD
- Eligible for equity and benefits (link to NVIDIA benefits referenced in posting).
Other Information
- Applications accepted at least until June 5, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
- NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
- NVIDIA is an equal opportunity employer and committed to fostering an inclusive work environment.