RD PM Manager

Foxconn-Pce-Technology; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Foxconn RD PM Manager in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a seasoned program manager to lead the RD PM team, bridging Silicon Valley R&D with global mass manufacturing to transform AI rack prototypes into reliable, scalable products.

You will oversee NPI projects from planning to mass production, align schedules and budgets, coordinate R&D, manufacturing, test, quality, and supply chain teams, and manage risks and changes while communicating with customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science, or MBA degree with years of experience handling technology products.
• PMP certification or Agile experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI projects from planning through EVT/DVT/PVT to mass production.
• Develop schedules, milestones, deliverables, and resource plans to meet requirements.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (R&D, Manufacturing, Test, Quality, Supply Chain) and communicate progress.
• Identify and mitigate technical, schedule, cost, and production risks; implement corrective actions.
• Act as primary interface between customers and internal engineering teams; report status and changes.

Skills

NPI Leadership

Cross-functional Leadership

Project Management

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/CS or MBA

PMP / Agile preferred

Job description

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RD PM Manager

All Salaried exempt employees Full-Time Santa Clara, CA, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1325

Salary Range: $155,000.00 To $200,000.00 Annually

Company Overview:

Established in Taiwan in 1974, Hon Hai Technology Group, commonly known as Foxconn, is the world’s largest electronics manufacturer and leading provider of technological solutions with a network of over 233 campuses across 24 countries. In the US, Foxconn employs 8,000 across 56 different sites with manufacturing operations in Virginia, Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana, Texas, and California. As of 2025, Foxconn ranks 28 th among the Fortune Global 500 and reported revenue of approximately USD $259 billion.

The company’s diverse product offerings span four major segments: smart consumer electronics, cloud, and networking solutions, computing, and various other components. Foxconn makes 40% of the consumer electronics that we find in our everyday lives. In recent years, Hon Hai has adopted the 3+3 strategy, focusing on three emerging industries - electric vehicles, digital health solutions, and robotics - while leveraging three key technologies: next-generation communications, artificial intelligence (AI), and semiconductors. Together, these initiatives position the company as a leader in innovation for the 21st century.

Hon Hai Technology Group is deeply committed to championing environmental sustainability within its manufacturing processes. By integrating sustainability into its operations framework, the company strives to serve as a best-practice model for global enterprises, enhancing corporate responsibility while meeting the growing demand for environmentally conscious production methods.

Job Summary:

The RD PM Manager is to lead RD PM team to accelerate Time-to-Market by bridging Silicon Valley R&D engineering with global mass manufacturing, ensuring highly complex AI rack systems are successfully transformed from unstable engineering prototypes into reliable, mass-producible products.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage New Product Introduction (NPI) projects throughout the product development lifecycle, from initial planning and design validation through engineering builds, qualification, production ramp-up, and mass production.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and resource plans to ensure projects meet customer requirements, quality standards, cost targets, and launch timelines.
• Coordinate and align cross-functional engineering teams, including R&D, Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Production, and other supporting functions. Facilitate regular project reviews, track engineering deliverables and dependencies, and ensure technical issues and project priorities are clearly communicated and resolved across teams.
• Identify, assess, and manage technical, schedule, resource, quality, and production risks throughout the NPI process. Develop mitigation and contingency plans, track corrective actions, and manage engineering and product changes to minimize their impact on project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and production readiness.
• Act as the primary technical and project management interface between customers and internal engineering teams. Communicate project status, technical issues, engineering changes, risks, schedules, and action items to customers while coordinating internal resources to address customer requirements and ensure timely resolution of issues.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science, or MBA degree with years of experience handling technology products.
• Valued Certifications such as PMP, Agile is preferred.

Experience:

• 4-7 years in tech program management, with 3+ years managing people or leading cross-functional teams;
• Experience leading projects through all phase-gates, specifically EVT, DVT, and PVT;
• Experience bridging US-based R&D teams with global mass-manufacturing facilities (e.g., Taiwan, Mexico, Texas).;
• Mastery of Engineering Change Orders (ECO) & Design-for-Manufacturability (DFM) reviews.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

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