Fast-Track NPI Program Manager

Wipro; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipro Limited is seeking a Quick Turn Program Manager in Santa Clara, CA to lead board and system assembly programs. You will drive speed of light execution at contract manufacturers, ensuring zero defects for new product introductions while coordinating cross-functional teams across QT and MP lines.

You will champion continuous improvement, own ramp readiness, and drive higher operational efficiency and reliable delivery.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Contract Manufacturing or Production planning.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Operations, Manufacturing Management, Logistics or related fields, or equivalent experience.
• Must function independently in a multifaceted and fast paced environment.
• Strong leadership, facilitation, problem solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent English reading, writing, speaking and listening.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, SAP, MRP; able to analyze data with formulas and pivot tables; macros is a plus.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Drive SOL execution at Contract Manufacturers to deliver zero defects for NPI boards and systems assemblies.
• Champion continuous improvement at CM to reduce waste.
• Lead CM readiness and ramp for production launches; improve daily going rate and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate resources, prioritize activities, and establish schedules; manage QT/MP/Rework/RMA builds locally and overseas.
• Attend daily WIP calls; provide status to BPM or requestors.
• Initiate SCARs, drive ECOs, and verify BOM comparisons; monitor shipments and critical shipments.
• Conduct Run Readiness Reviews and manage control builds; coordinate board test with CM and LDE/SQE.
• Lead risk reviews; close or mitigate issues to enable product ramp.
• Review open 8D in weekly OT/Quality meetings; maintain asset and equipment lists.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Problem solving

English

Ownership

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Operations/Manufacturing/Logistics

Tools

Excel

SAP

MRP

Excel macros

Job description

Wipro Limited is seeking a Quick Turn Program Manager in Santa Clara, CA to lead board and system assembly programs. You will drive speed of light execution at contract manufacturers, ensuring zero defects for new product introductions while coordinating cross-functional teams across QT and MP lines.

You will champion continuous improvement, own ramp readiness, and drive higher operational efficiency and reliable delivery.