Senior Factory Planner

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

Job summary

NVIDIA seeks a Senior Program Manager - Operations to oversee mass production for NV system level manufacturing in Texas, collaborating with Contract Manufacturers in Houston and/or Dallas. The role requires extensive CM/ODM Server PM experience and strong PM, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, SMT knowledge is a plus, and a proven track record in managing schedules, BOM/ECO, and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in industrial management or Industrial Engineering.
• 12+ years of CM/ODM Server product project management experience.
• Experience in SMT is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and documentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for managing processes, material readiness, build schedules, and reporting status to HQ.
• Drive factory MP teams to check BOM/ECO implementation efficiently.
• Lead MP meetings with Procurement, Planning, Manufacturing, and Engineering during development, pilot, and ramp-up.
• Help improve internal processes and remove gaps across teams.

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. Are you creative, hard-working, dedicated, and determine? Do you love a challenge? If so, 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 176,000 USD - 276,000 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 21, 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.