NPI Operations Project Manager

Teradyne

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 131,000 - 209,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

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Job summary

Teradyne, a global test and automation leader, seeks an NPI Operations Project Manager in San Jose to drive cross‑functional programs from concept through pilot and into high‑volume production.

You will lead engineering, marketing, supply chain, and manufacturing teams across global sites, owning scope, schedule, cost, and risk management while ensuring production readiness and product quality.

Qualifications

5+ years of Project Management leading complex technical projects.
PMP preferred; New Product Introduction, Processor Manufacturing Engineering, and DFx experience a plus.
Self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and drives outcomes.
Experience leading global, multi-site teams; risk management, schedule development, critical path analysis, resource planning, and cost control.

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 elevate 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

Risk management

Schedule development

Critical path analysis

Resource planning

Cost control

Leadership

Communication

Lean Six Sigma

DFx/DFSS

Education

BS in Engineering

MS/MBA preferred

PMP certification preferred

Job description

NPI Operations Project Manager (MEMORY TEST DIVISION, San Jose, CA)

Date: Aug 17, 2026

Location: San Jose, CA, US

We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's test technology ensures your device works right the first time, every time! Our portfolio of automation solutions help manufacturers to develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Together,Teradyne companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications around the world!

We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce, comprised of people with diverse backgrounds and a shared drive for excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that helps employees, and communities, thrive.

Our Purpose

TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought and in our workforce. Our employees are supported to innovate and learn something new every day.

We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respect their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.

Opportunity Overview

As an NPI Operations Project Manager, you will lead cross ‑ functional teams driving transformative programs with industry ‑ leading talent. You will own scope, schedule, cost, and change management. You will drive operational readiness, product quality, and manufacturing excellence across global teams, with opportunities to grow into Senior Project Manager and Program Manager roles. Key responsibilities include:

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 intohigh ‑ volumeproduction.
Project Planning & Control: Develop detailed project plans (scope, WBS, schedule, cost, risks), track progress, managetrade ‑ offs, and enabletimelydecision ‑ making.
Risk Management: Identifyopportunities and risks, develop actionable plans to address them, and elevate issues when necessary.
DFx& Production Transfer Readiness: Partner withDFxteams across compliance/safety, quality, manufacturing, test, assembly, and cost throughout development to ensure issues are resolved promptly.
Product Builds: Oversee prototypeandpilot 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 ‑ GateReviews: Lead readiness assessments, review deliverables, and document lessons learned.

All About You

Education: BS in Engineering; MS/MBA preferred.
Experience: 5+ yearsof Project Management leadingcomplex technical projects
Domain Knowledge: Project managementexpertise; PMP preferred.New Product Introduction, ProcessorManufacturing Engineering, andDFxexperience are a plus.
Outcomes Focused: Self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and drives outcomes.
Enthusiastic about continuous improvement and operational excellence
PM Competency: Proficientin risk management, schedule development,critical path analysis, resource planning, and cost control.
Leadership: Comfortable leading global, multi-site teams and influencing across matrixorganizations.
Problem Solving: Strong analytical and systematic root-cause analysisexpertise. Formal training inLeanManufacturing, Six SigmaorDesign for Six Sigma (DFSS) or other continuous improvement disciplines.
Communication: Exceptionalwritten and verbal informationsynthesis skills.
Nice to have: Experience in the semiconductorand/or ATEindustry; familiarity with the Teradyne product family is a plus.
This is an on-site employment opportunity.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $130,700-$209,000. This range is a good faith estimate, and the amount of base salary will correspond with experience and skill set. This range can also fluctuate depending on demand and location.

Incentive Plan

This job is eligible for discretionary bonus(es) based on financial performance.

Benefits