NPI Program Manager

Hardware FYI; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta seeks an experienced New Product Introduction (NPI) Program Manager to drive hardware programs that support Meta's global infrastructure. You will own end-to-end execution from concept through mass production for data center infrastructure hardware.

You will partner with hardware engineering, supply chain, and systems teams to ensure on-time delivery within budget and quality standards, while advancing AI-enabled efficiency and risk management across complex programs.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in hardware program management, owning NPI programs for network, compute, or storage hardware.
• Experience managing cross-functional hardware development programs from prototype through mass production (EVT/DVT/PVT).
• Experience identifying, tracking, and mitigating program risks across hardware design, supply chain, and contract manufacturing.
• Experience communicating program status, risks, and tradeoffs to engineering and operations stakeholders.
• Familiarity with hardware design and qualification processes, including ASIC bring-up, PCB design review cycles, and network system testing.
• Experience in hyperscale data center or infrastructure context.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI program execution for infrastructure hardware from concept through mass production readiness.
• Define and manage integrated program schedules with hardware design milestones and production ramp activities.
• Identify and mitigate program risks across design, supply chain, and contract manufacturing workstreams.
• Coordinate cross-functional alignment among hardware engineering, supply chain, and data center operations.
• Drive ECR processes and manage design freeze decisions with engineering teams.
• Track and communicate program status, milestones, risks, and tradeoffs to leadership.
• Develop and maintain NPI program documentation including plans, risk registers, build plans, and lessons-learned reports.

Skills

NPI program management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Program scheduling

Data analysis & metrics

AI integration in workflows

Communication to stakeholders

Hardware design coordination

Contract manufacturing liaison

Job description

Meta is seeking an experienced New Product Introduction (NPI) Program Manager to drive the development and delivery of infrastructure hardware that powers Meta's global infrastructure. In this role, you will own end-to-end NPI program execution for hardware — from early-stage concept through mass production. You will partner closely with hardware engineering, supply chain, contract manufacturers, and data center operations teams to ensure that hardware programs are delivered on schedule, within budget, and at the quality standards required to support Meta's infrastructure scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI program execution for infrastructure hardware products during NPI from concept through mass production readinessDefine and manage integrated program schedules, tracking hardware design milestones, prototype builds, qualification testing, and production ramp activitiesIdentify and mitigate program risks across hardware design, component supply, contract manufacturing, and hardware infrastructure deployment timelinesCoordinate cross-functional alignment among hardware engineering, supply chain, contract manufacturers, and data center operations to resolve technical and operational blockersDrive engineering change order processes and manage design freeze decisions in collaboration with hardware and systems engineering teamsTrack and communicate program status, key milestones, risks, and tradeoffs to engineering leads and program leadership on a regular cadenceDevelop and maintain NPI program documentation including program plans, risk registers, build plans, and lessons-learned reportsPartner with supply chain and procurement teams to manage component qualification timelines, long-lead procurement, and supplier readiness for network hardware buildsContribute to continuous improvement of NPI processes and program management frameworks for network hardware developmentAnalyze program data and build metrics to drive informed decisions on scope, schedule, and resource tradeoffs across concurrent network hardware programs

Minimum Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in hardware program management, with direct ownership of NPI programs for network, AI, compute, or storage hardware productsExperience managing cross-functional hardware development programs from prototype through mass production, including EVT, DVT, and PVT build phasesExperience identifying, tracking, and mitigating program risks across hardware design, supply chain, and contract manufacturing workstreamsExperience communicating program status, risks, and tradeoffs to engineering and operations stakeholders through structured written and verbal updatesExperience using program management tools and methods to build integrated schedules, manage dependencies, and track deliverables across hardware development programs Familiarity with hardware design and qualification processes, including ASIC bring-up, PCB design review cycles, and network system-level testingExperience managing NPI programs specifically for hardware in a hyperscale data center or infrastructure contextDemonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologiesExperience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)Background in data analysis and use of program metrics to drive schedule and resource tradeoff decisions across concurrent hardware programsDemonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)Experience working directly with contract manufacturers and original design manufacturers on hardware build planning, yield management, and production ramp