Global NPI Operations Lead - Cross-Functional PM

Teradyne; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plans

Life & disability insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Teradyne, a global test and automation specialist, seeks an NPI Operations Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams from concept to high-volume production. You will own scope, schedule, cost, and change management, driving operational readiness and manufacturing excellence across global teams.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Contract Manufacturing, develop detailed plans, manage risks, and lead phase-gate reviews.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering; MS/MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of Project Management leading complex technical projects.
• PMP preferred; New Product Introduction, Process or Manufacturing Engineering, and DFx experience are a plus.
• Self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and drives outcomes.
• Enthusiastic about continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Proficient in risk management, schedule development, critical path analysis, resource planning, and cost control.
• Comfortable leading global, multi-site teams and influencing across matrix organizations.
• Strong analytical and systematic root-cause analysis expertise.
• Formal training in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) or other continuous improvement disciplines.
• Communication: exceptional written and verbal information synthesis skills.
• Nice to have: Experience in the semiconductor and/or ATE industry; familiarity with the Teradyne product family is a plus.

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 enable timely decision-making.
• Risk Management: Identify opportunities and risks, develop actionable plans to address them, and escalate issues when necessary.
• DFx & Production Transfer Readiness: Partner with DFx teams across compliance/safety, quality, manufacturing, test, assembly, and cost throughout development to ensure issues are resolved promptly.
• Product 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

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

DFx / NPI

Lean Six Sigma

Global / multi-site leadership

Communication

Education

BS in Engineering

MS/MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Teradyne, a global test and automation specialist, seeks an NPI Operations Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams from concept to high-volume production. You will own scope, schedule, cost, and change management, driving operational readiness and manufacturing excellence across global teams.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Contract Manufacturing, develop detailed plans, manage risks, and lead phase-gate reviews.