Senior Factory Planner

NVIDIA Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 176,000 - 276,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Program Manager - Operations in Texas to lead mass production efforts for NV system level manufacturing, coordinating across multiple internal teams and contract manufacturers.

The role requires deep PM experience with CM/ODM server products, strong communication, and the ability to drive process improvements across functions. The base salary aligns with TX markets and may include equity and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in industrial management or Industrial Engineering.
• 12+ years of CM/ODM Server product project management experience.
• Experience with SMT is desirable.
• Strong project management skills including conflict resolution and schedule adherence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work across functional and organizational lines; multi-task.
• Proficient in creating spreadsheets and presentation materials.

Responsibilities

• Manage processes, material readiness, and build schedules; report to HQ.
• Drive factory MP teams to verify BOM/ECO implementation.
• Lead MP meetings with Procurement, Planning, Manufacturing, and Engineering.
• Identify and implement internal process improvements across teams.

Skills

PM experience

CM/ODM Server

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

SMT experience

Data & analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It's a unique legacy of innovation that's fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we're tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what's never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world's best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you'll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

We are seeking for a Senior Program Manager - Operations who has excellent product support and manufacturing Mass Production (MP) knowledge and experience in supporting the fast-growing NV system level 6 and Level 8 manufacturing in Texas Houston and/or Dallas region, working with Contract Manufacturers.

What you’ll be doing:

• Accountable for managing and communicating processes, material readiness, build schedule exercises and communicating status back to the larger team in headquarter.
• Drive factory MP teams to efficiently and effectively check BOM/ECO implementation.
• Lead and facilitate MP meetings with representatives from Procurement, Planning, Manufacturing, and Engineering associates during process development, pilot, and ramp-up of manufacturing.
• Help with internal process improvements; remove gaps, across multiple teams and functions.

What we need to see:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, preferably in industrial management or Industrial Engineering.
• 12+ years of CM/ODM Server product project management experience.
• Experience in SMT (Surface Mount Technology) is desirable.
• Deep understanding of project management teams, resolving conflict, and meeting schedule timelines. Excellent written and verbal communication and documentation skills.
• Must have a high level of interpersonal and communication skills to work across functional and organizational lines. Ability to work on multiple projects and assignments concurrently.
• Familiarity with creating spreadsheets, presentation material, and project/process documentation.
• Strong observational and analytical skills, including ability to collect, organize, analyze and disseminate significant amounts of information, strong attention to detail and accuracy, ability to track and report metrics, and manage risks.
• Organized and efficient in time-management, capable of multi-tasking, ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines. Proven track record in Program or Project Management.

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. This role presents an opportunity to have a wide impact at NVIDIA by improving the factory planning function.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 176,000 USD - 276,000 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

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.