Global NPI Operations Lead

Teradyne; Agoura Hills, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Teradyne, located in Agoura Hills, CA, seeks an Operations Project Manager to lead cross-functional NPI programs, owning scope, schedule, cost and change management. You will drive operational readiness, product quality, and manufacturing excellence across global teams with opportunities to grow into a Program Manager role.

The role requires 8+ years of PM experience, BS in Engineering, and strong skills in risk management, scheduling, and DFx.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Project Management directing complex technical programs.
• Advanced proficiency in risk management, schedule development, critical path analysis, resource planning, and cost control.
• Broad, hands on experience across project management disciplines with the ability to integrate cross functional interdependencies.
• Experience in New Product Introduction (NPI), Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and DFx are a plus.
• Operates independently on complex, ambiguous problems requiring judgment across variable factors.
• Defines methods and approaches for new assignments; frequently advises others on complex matters.
• Builds influence beyond immediate expertise; effectively persuades diverse, senior, and cross functional audiences.
• Deep expertise in at least one major discipline (Engineering, Operations, Applications, or Marketing).
• Outcome driven self starter who thrives in ambiguity and delivers transformational, business level impact.
• Comfortable leading global, multi site teams and influencing across matrixed organizations.
• Aligns diverse stakeholders to drive high impact, enterprise level initiatives.
• Applies rigorous evaluation and judgment to complex situations; adapts advanced techniques as needed.
• Exceptional written and verbal communicator; synthesizes complex topics clearly for broad business audiences.
• Semiconductor and/or ATE industry experience; familiarity with the Teradyne product portfolio preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI Projects: Collaborate with Engineering, Marketing, Supply Chain, Volume Manufacturing, and Contract Manufacturing partners to guide products from concept through prototyping, pilot builds, and into high volume production
• Project Planning & Control: Develop detailed project plans (scope, WBS, schedule, cost, risks), track progress, manage trade offs, and support timely, informed choices
• Risk Management: Identify opportunities and risks, partner with SMEs to develop actionable plans to address them and escrow issues when necessary
• DFx & Production Transfer Readiness: Proactively partner with DFx teams across compliance/safety, quality, manufacturing, test, assembly, and cost throughout development to ensure issues are resolved promptly
• Prototype /Pilot Builds: Oversee prototype and pilot builds. Manage product transfer to Contract Manufacturing partners
• Communication: Deliver clear, concise, and relevant project updates to stakeholders at all levels; influence effectively without formal authority
• Phase Gate Reviews: Lead readiness assessments, review deliverables, and document lessons learned

Skills

Risk management

Schedule development

Critical path analysis

Resource planning

Cost control

Education

BS in Engineering

MS/MBA preferred

Job description

Teradyne, located in Agoura Hills, CA, seeks an Operations Project Manager to lead cross-functional NPI programs, owning scope, schedule, cost and change management. You will drive operational readiness, product quality, and manufacturing excellence across global teams with opportunities to grow into a Program Manager role.

The role requires 8+ years of PM experience, BS in Engineering, and strong skills in risk management, scheduling, and DFx.