Global CM Program Lead - Hardware & AI Infra

SambaNova; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SambaNova is seeking an experienced Contract Manufacturing Program Manager to own outsourced production, linking SambaNova with third-party manufacturers. You will oversee schedules, cost, quality metrics, and supply continuity across CMOs, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery from PCBA through system rack integration.

The ideal candidate has hands-on leadership across multiple vendors, thrives in fast-paced environments, and can drive ECOs, cost improvements, and regulatory compliance, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, business, or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Vendor Management: Build and maintain relationships with CMOs and drive on-time delivery and performance goals.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Align internal teams with external factory floors and translate requirements to CM partners.
• Schedule and Cost Control: Track milestones, manage budgets, and negotiate cost improvements with CM partners.
• Risk and Change Management: Identify supply chain disruptions and own ECOs through the product lifecycle.

Skills

Contract manufacturing

Program management

Multi-vendor coordination

ERP / MRP (SAP)

Lean / Six Sigma

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, business, or related technical field

Tools

SAP

Job description

SambaNova is seeking an experienced Contract Manufacturing Program Manager to own outsourced production, linking SambaNova with third-party manufacturers. You will oversee schedules, cost, quality metrics, and supply continuity across CMOs, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery from PCBA through system rack integration.

The ideal candidate has hands-on leadership across multiple vendors, thrives in fast-paced environments, and can drive ECOs, cost improvements, and regulatory compliance, with