NPI Program Manager

Inpho; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full health benefits

Equity options

Flexible work environment

Career growth

Job summary

Inpho is seeking an NPI Program Manager to lead the transition of products from design through volume manufacturing, coordinating with R&D, operations and supply chain to deliver on time and within cost.

You will manage cross-functional teams, drive gate reviews and balance manufacturing constraints while partnering with contract manufacturers and vendors; compensation ranges CAD 115,000 to 150,000 annually with full benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of NPI experience leading complex product launches.
• Extensive fiber optics, electronics, photonics and optical communications knowledge is a strong asset.
• Proven ability to balance ambitious design timelines with manufacturing constraints and drive programs from prototype through production.
• Experience influencing external vendors and managing global contract manufacturing partners.

Responsibilities

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Guide multi-disciplinary teams across R&D, operations, and supply chain including contract manufacturers.
• New Product Introduction (NPI): Manage product lifecycles from early planning and prototype builds through qualification and volume manufacturing ramp.
• Operation: Manage project to ensure supply chain readiness, capacity readiness, track BOM costs and yield improvements to hit margin targets.
• Timeline Management: Define project scope, create detailed schedules, and track major milestones. Follow company gate review process.

Skills

Cross-Functional Leadership

NPI Management

Vendor Management

Project Planning

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Inpho is a fast-growing scale-up, focused on developing cutting-edge optoelectronic solutions for next-generation communications, and photonic systems. Our multidisciplinary team is pushing the boundaries of innovation in integrated photonics and semiconductor packaging.

Inpho’s new class of electro-photonic chips is poised to revolutionize and disrupt the optical interconnect market. Utilizing this new class of chips enables existing optical interconnect systems to be built at much lower cost; new architectures to be deployed that provide significantly higher price/performance; and a whole new generation of higher speed interconnect to be built that to date have been impossible.

About the Role

We are seeking an NPI Program Manager to lead and drive the successful transition of Inpho’s products from design through to volume manufacturing. This role will manage products through the development process working in partnership with internal and external stakeholders, delivering the product to the market quickly, cost effectively, and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Guide multi-disciplinary teams across R&D, operations, and supply chain including contract manufactures.
• New Product Introduction (NPI): Manage product lifecycles from early planning and prototype builds through qualification and volume manufacturing ramp.
• Operation: Manage project to ensure supply chain readiness, capacity readiness, track BOM costs and yield improvements to hit margin targets.
• Timeline Management: Define project scope, create detailed schedules, and track major milestones. Follow company gate review process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years experience in NPI experience managing complex product launches.
• Extensive fiber optics industry experience and broad knowledge of electronics, photonics, and optical communications are strong assets for success in this role.
• Proven ability to balance ambitious design timelines with manufacturing constraints and drive programs from prototype through production.
• Proven tracking record of influencing external vendors and managing global contract manufacturing partners.

Soft Skills

• Hands-on mindset, especially as the team grows.
• Can-do, go-getter attitude.
• Excellent communication across engineering and commercial functions, internally and externally.
• Ability to lead by influence.
• Startup or high-growth environment experience.

Why Join Inpho?

• Be part of a mission-driven startup shaping the future of photonics.
• Competitive salary, full health benefits and equity packages, flexible work environment, and career growth opportunities.

Come work with a dynamic, high-talent team to build and commercialize the highest-performance photonics chips in the world!

Additional Information

This posting is for a newly created position.

The expected compensation range for this position is CAD$115,000 - $150,000 annually. Actual compensation offered for this position will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s skills, level, experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

Inpho may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support aspects of the recruitment process, including candidate screening and assessment. All final hiring decisions are made by Inpho’s Hiring Team.

Inpho is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and respectful workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Inpho Human Resources at [e-mail]

We thank all candidates for their interest in Inpho. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.