Sr. Technical Program Manager, Supply Chain

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Sr. Technical Program Manager, Supply Chain will be based in Fremont, CA and report to Supply Chain Program Management org.

The Program Manager leads cross-functional programs in Hardware New Product Introduction (NPI), qualification, production ramp and/or Post Ramp Qualification through EOM.

As the single-threaded owner within Supply Chain and Operations, this role is accountable for schedule, cost, quality, manufacturing readiness, automation readiness, and risk management — ensuring on-time, on-quality, and on-cost execution aligned to business objectives.

This leader demonstrates Accountability by owning outcomes end-to-end, Collaboration by partnering across global teams, Customer Focus by delivering what matters most, Innovation by driving scalable automation and process improvements, and Integrity by making principled, data-driven decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Program Ownership & Results

• Serve as single-threaded owner for assigned programs — committing to outcomes and delivering results with urgency and discipline.

• Develop and manage integrated program plans across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and external partners.

• Lead NPI builds (xVT, pilot, ramp, and/or post ramp qualifications) ensuring readiness across materials, test, tooling, and factory operations.

• Drive structured execution, clear milestones, and strong say-do ratio across all stakeholders.

Business Acumen & ROI

• Understand and support the program business case, including cost targets, margin objectives, and customer commitments.

• Evaluate capital investments, automation initiatives, and sourcing strategies using ROI and Total Cost of Ownership principles.

• Make balanced tradeoff decisions connecting technical execution to financial performance and long-term scalability.

Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Automation Readiness

• Coordinate the delivery with the contract manufactures of products through the NPI to ensure on-time “turn” for material procurement, product assembly and product testing, field testing & PPAP.  

• Identify and mitigate material, capacity, and operational risks.

• Assess and advance automation readiness across manufacturing and test environments to improve throughput, quality, and scalability.

• Champion process improvements that simplify workflows and increase reliability.

Risk, Problem Solving & Intelligent Decision-Making

• Proactively identify risks and drive mitigation plans with transparency and urgency.

• Lead structured root cause and corrective action efforts when issues arise.

• Demonstrate resilience under pressure and adaptability in dynamic environments.

• Challenge the status quo and take intelligent risks that move the business forward.

Communication & Leadership

• Act as primary liaison between internal teams and external partners.

• The ability to influence others and negotiate solutions in critical decisions.

• Communicate clearly and respectfully at all levels, fostering trust and alignment.

• Encourage curiosity by actively listening and incorporating diverse perspectives.

• Model integrity, respect, and accountability in all interactions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent experience) with 8–12 years of experience in operations, hardware program management, NPI, manufacturing, or supply chain operations; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 6–8 years of experience in the same areas.

• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional programs from development through production ramp.

• Understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., PCBA, Box Build assembly, machining, Injection molding, automation) and supply chain functions.

• Familiarity with PLM systems, change management, and manufacturing test processes.

• Proven ability to influence without authority and deliver results in fast-paced environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Operations or related discipline.

• PMP or equivalent certification.

• Experience with Project Management Tools (Project Charter, MS Project, Smartsheet, etc), and dashboards.

• 5+ Direct experience with domestic and offshore Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers 

• Experience drivi