NPI Project Manager-Electronics (PCBA) Manufacturing

INFOTRON; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

INFOTRON in the Bay Area is seeking an NPI Project Manager-Electronics (PCBA) to own and drive hardware manufacturing programs from concept through product launch. You will coordinate across internal teams and external Contract Manufacturers to ensure execution against schedules and budgets.

The role requires strong program management, stakeholder communication, and experience delivering complex electronics programs in a high-tech environment.

Qualifications

• Strong Program Management experience within Electronics manufacturing (PCBA) operations.
• Demonstrated NPI experience, preferably managing hardware products from concept through launch.
• Experience managing and working directly with Contract Manufacturers (CMs).
• Proven ability to lead complex initiatives involving multiple cross-functional teams.
• Strong program planning, execution, risk management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience presenting program updates to executive leadership.
• Experience in semiconductor, electronics, computing hardware, or a related high-tech manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive Electronics manufacturing (PCBA) manufacturing programs from concept to product launch.
• Own program schedules, budget, milestones, dependencies, risks, and overall execution.
• Lead cross-functional (XFN) collaboration across Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and other stakeholders.
• Manage and coordinate with Contract Manufacturers (CMs) to ensure program objectives, schedules, and manufacturing deliverables are achieved.
• Drive NPI activities, including build planning, manufacturing readiness, issue resolution, and production ramp.
• Identify program risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks and drive teams toward timely resolution.
• Provide regular, concise executive-level updates on program status, milestones, risks, and required decisions.
• Maintain alignment between internal teams and external manufacturing partners throughout the program lifecycle.

Skills

Program management

Electronics manufacturing (PCBA)

NPI

CM coordination

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

NPI Project Manager-Electronics (PCBA) Manufacturing

Location: Bay Area, CA

Industry: Semiconductor / Advanced Computing Hardware

Job type: Full-time with the Client.

Client Overview:

Our client, a leading global semiconductor and technology company, is looking for a qualified professional for this position. You will have the opportunity to work directly with the client on a full-time basis, contributing to innovative technologies in high-performance computing, graphics, data centers, and AI solutions.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager with a strong background in Electronics manufacturing (PCBA) operations and New Product Introduction (NPI).

The Program Manager will own and drive hardware manufacturing programs from concept through product launch, coordinating across internal cross-functional teams and external Contract Manufacturers (CMs). This role requires strong program execution, stakeholder management, and the ability to provide clear and concise updates to executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Electronics manufacturing (PCBA) manufacturing programs from concept to product launch.
• Own program schedules, budget, milestones, dependencies, risks, and overall execution.
• Lead cross-functional (XFN) collaboration across Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and other stakeholders.
• Manage and coordinate with Contract Manufacturers (CMs) to ensure program objectives, schedules, and manufacturing deliverables are achieved.
• Drive NPI activities, including build planning, manufacturing readiness, issue resolution, and production ramp.
• Identify program risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks and drive teams toward timely resolution.
• Provide regular, concise executive-level updates on program status, milestones, risks, and required decisions.
• Maintain alignment between internal teams and external manufacturing partners throughout the program lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Strong Program Management experience within Electronics manufacturing (PCBA) operations.
• Demonstrated NPI experience, preferably managing hardware products from concept through launch.
• Experience managing and working directly with Contract Manufacturers (CMs).
• Proven ability to lead complex initiatives involving multiple cross-functional teams.
• Strong program planning, execution, risk management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience presenting program updates to executive leadership.
• Experience in semiconductor, electronics, computing hardware, or a related high-tech manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.

Work Location

This is a 100% onsite position in the Bay Area, California, requiring five days per week onsite. This is not a remote or hybrid role.