Product Program Manager

NVIDIA; Washington; On-site; USD 168,000 - 322,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a seasoned Product Program Manager to support Applied Systems, driving next-generation AI supercomputer development with hardware, software, and firmware teams. You will optimize program execution using data-driven workflows and AI-enabled visibility and risk analysis.

Responsibilities include owning POR strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and ongoing dashboard updates to scale communication and execution across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS, Electrical Engineering or similar.
• 8+ years of Technical Program Management experience in product development.
• Strong leadership and communication; ability to influence with data and AI-enabled tools.

Responsibilities

• Own full program scope and strategy; manage cross-functional schedules and risks.
• Align product life cycle, interdependencies, and milestones across teams.
• Lead meetings, summarize issues, and drive resolution; report program status.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Data-driven decisions

AI-enabled tools

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/CS

Tools

AI tools

Job description

NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over two decades. Our invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI - the next era of computing. NVIDIA is a “learning machine” that constantly evolves by adapting to new opportunities that are hard to solve, that only we can tackle, and that matter to the world. We are seeking an experienced technology professional for the position of Product Program Manager (PPM) to support product development efforts on our Applied Systems team. You will lead key execution initiatives in our effort to introduce next-generation purpose-built AI supercomputers working alongside high performance computing engineers and technologists. This role will also help scale program execution through data-driven workflows and practical use of AI-enabled tools for program visibility, dependency tracking, risk analysis, and communication.

Data Center System platforms are fully integrated combinations of creative, GPU-optimized software, groundbreaking performance, and simplified management to redefine:

• AI and Deep Learning
• High-performance Computing
• GPU Cloud Computing
• GPU Virtualization
• Analytics

This is our life’s work, to amplify human imagination and intelligence. Make the choice, join our diverse team today!

What You Will Be Doing

• Full program ownership, with primary focus on:
  • Comprehensive cross-functional schedules
  • Ensure sound execution strategy is established and implemented
  • Continuously assessing program risks and mitigation plans
  • Review upstream POR (plan of record) changes and drive program strategy
  • Own program POR, document strategy changes and rationale for decisions
• Drive understanding of Product Life Cycle, phase/achievement criteria, and cross-functional interdependencies
• Ensure cohesive collaboration between cross-functional teams and leads: architects, engineers, Hardware, Software, Firmware, Operations, Product Engineering, and Go-to-Market teams
• Lead project staff meetings to:
  • Prioritize top issues, roadblocks, and areas of immediate focus
  • Summarize concerns, blockades, and plans to resolve
• Report out program status to team members at all levels
• Implement AARs (after action review) from previous generation into current program
• Update program dashboards, rosters, and frameworks to scale communication across the organization

What We Need To See

• Bachelors (or equivalent experience) in Engineering/CS, Electrical Engineering or similar degree
• 8+ year Technical Program Management Experience with Strong experience in Product Development
• Proven leadership and communication skills and the ability to influence without authority while using data, AI-enabled tools, and structured communication to drive alignment
• Identify and balance between decision makers and influencers
• Understand that strategy is defining the end and mapping a plan backwards step-by-step
• Owns the results and understands how their program performed last and current generation
• Always define owners, measurable actions, and critical dates for each deliverable
• Must link strategy to impact and project outcomes and demonstrate a logical approach to assess risk in schedule, resources, and performance including practical use of AI-enabled tools to improve program insight.

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

• Proven experience in planning that leads to successful program results
• Experience in both internal cross-org decision making and external customer interaction.
• Establish trust and credibility with internal team members
• Gather the right team members and clearly understand each person’s role in meetings to drive a successful outcome

We have a real passion for excellence and for building products that excite the imagination. If you share these values and have the experience and skills to participate, we would love to have you join our team. NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. We have some of the most hardworking and dedicated people in the world working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our world-class engineering teams are growing fast. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with real passion for technology, we want to hear from you.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 168,000 USD - 258,750 USD for Level 4, and 200,000 USD - 322,000 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 15, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.