Senior Hardware NPI & Operations Leader

Jobtailor; North Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a proactive Program Manager in North Carolina to lead new product introduction and hardware programs from concept through production. You will coordinate pilot builds, process validation, and industrialization milestones while collaborating with manufacturing engineering, procurement, and EMS partners.

Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration are essential for success. The role requires PMP-like credentials or equivalent experience, expertise in PCBAs and

Qualifications

• PM/CFX program management experience in hardware/manufacturing environments.
• Experience with Kaizen, Scrum, Lean, and continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of PCBAs, semiconductors, and box-build assemblies.
• Proficiency with PLM/ERP tools and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational excellence for new product introduction initiatives.
• Manage hardware programs from concept through production and pilot builds.
• Coordinate NPI programs from initiation through delivery.
• Collaborate with multiple functions including EMS/contract manufacturers.
• Maintain program status, schedules, and risks within PMO governance.
• Deliver portfolio-level reporting to leadership and stakeholders.
• Apply Kaizen, Lean, and Agile methodologies to optimize processes.
• Identify risks and implement proactive mitigations.
• Present status and recommendations to senior executives.

Skills

Program management

Kaizen

Lean methodology

Communication

Collaboration

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Equivalent practical engineering experience

Master's degree a plus

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Oracle

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a proactive Program Manager in North Carolina to lead new product introduction and hardware programs from concept through production. You will coordinate pilot builds, process validation, and industrialization milestones while collaborating with manufacturing engineering, procurement, and EMS partners.

Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration are essential for success. The role requires PMP-like credentials or equivalent experience, expertise in PCBAs and