NPI Program Manager – Hardware & Software, Cross-Functional

Doodle Labs LLC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Medical coverage

CPF contributions (retirement)

Professional development (courses &amp

Paid time off & holidays

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Doodle Labs seeks an experienced NPI Manager to lead the New Product Introduction function, driving hardware and software programs from concept to production with speed, rigor, and predictability.

You will build scalable processes and manage cross-functional teams across engineering, QA, product, operations, and sales, ensuring on-time, quality product deliveries and strong program health reporting for global defense and commercial markets.

Qualifications

• Experience building or scaling New Product Introduction (NPI) or technical program management functions in a hardware-focused organization.
• Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional technical programs across engineering, product, and operations teams.
• Experience implementing structured development frameworks such as stage-gate or similar product lifecycle processes.
• Strong understanding of hardware product development and manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing contract manufacturers and production ramp activities.
• Strong systems-thinking mindset with the ability to design scalable operational processes.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence technical and executive stakeholders.
• Highly organized with strong execution discipline in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a structured NPI operating framework including stage-gate processes, governance models, and standardized program tracking.
• Lead end-to-end execution of multiple concurrent product development programs across hardware and software teams.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between Engineering (HW/SW), QA, Product, Operations, and Sales.
• Establish clear program reporting and risk management processes to provide visibility into milestone progress and execution challenges.
• Implement structured change-control processes to minimize late-stage development disruptions.
• Develop scalable program management playbooks, templates, and documentation standards.
• Build and grow the NPI function, including defining roles, hiring team members, and developing best practices.
• Partner with contract manufacturers (CMs) to ensure smooth product transition from development to production ramp.
• Lead launch readiness reviews to ensure products meet engineering, manufacturing, and quality requirements prior to release.
• Serve as the operational interface between engineering leadership and executive management.

Job description

Doodle Labs seeks an experienced NPI Manager to lead the New Product Introduction function, driving hardware and software programs from concept to production with speed, rigor, and predictability.

You will build scalable processes and manage cross-functional teams across engineering, QA, product, operations, and sales, ensuring on-time, quality product deliveries and strong program health reporting for global defense and commercial markets.