Senior NPI Program Manager (Contract)

Palo Alto Networks; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a seasoned hardware Program Manager for a contract assignment in Santa Clara, onsite. You will drive the development and launch of x86 hardware appliances with global contract manufacturers, coordinating across Electrical, Mechanical, Software and Supply Chain teams to meet aggressive timelines.

You will manage schedules, cost and risk, establish release criteria, and guide hardware validation, DFx activities, and post ramp qualification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading NPI programs for x86 hardware.
• Knowledge of PCBA, DFM/DFA and hardware validation.

Responsibilities

• Drive development and launch of x86 hardware appliances with global contract manufacturers.
• Collaborate with Electrical/Hardware, Mechanical, Compliance, Software and supply chain teams.
• Create hardware development schedules aligned with software timelines for smooth integration.
• Ensure quality and reliability through hardware validation, testing and release management.
• Lead ECOs and manage risk across cross-functional teams.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Risk assessment

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering

Tools

Valor

Arena

Jira

CAD

Job description

Role Overview

The role is a contract assignment at Palo Alto Networks. Contractors will not be employed by Palo Alto Networks but through our trusted staffing partners.
Location - Santa Clara- Onsite
Duration - 11 Months

Your Career

As a Key Member Of The Technical Operations Team

• You will be responsible for driving development and supporting the launch of X86 hardware appliances, primarily with global contract manufacturing.
• You will work closely with cross-functional teams that include various development engineering teams (Electrical/Hardware, Mechanical, Compliance, Software, etc), operations teams (Test Engineering, Quality, Planning, Manufacturing Engineering, Component Engineering, Supply Base Management, Supply Chain Mgmt, etc.), and manufacturing partners.
• The ideal candidate will be able to drive programs at both a tactical & strategic level and have a blend of technical expertise & business acumen.
• Your efforts will result in cybersecurity products that provide industry-leading protection to our customers and outstanding business results for the company.

Your Impact

• Subject Matter Expert in new product introduction for x86 hardware appliances
• Collaborate on product development with cross-functional teams, including Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Product Management, Mechanical Engineering, Hardware Validation, Test Engineering, Quality, Compliance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Mgmt, etc.
• Create schedules for hardware development and prototyping that align with software development schedule(s) to ensure a smooth transition into system integration
• Ensure that quality and reliability objectives are met through hardware validation, manufacturing test, and release management
• Develop phase gate release criteria and enforce completion of hardware validation with buy-in from cross-functional team
• Ensure Order Fulfillment readiness for all new SKUs and FRUs by collaborating with Business Systems, Planning, Supply Chain, Repair & Failure Analysis Engineering, Service Logistics, etc.
• Facilitate the Design for Manufacturing (DFM) process with global contract manufacturer and printed circuit board fabrication.
• Ensure the Design for Assembly (DFA) process meets objectives for cost, quality and speed.
• Identify and mitigate risks through early engagement, bug tracking and cross-functional risk assessment.
• Support the Test Engineering team in meeting Design for Test (DFT) objectives.
• Facilitate Product Characterization and Component Characterization to derisk DFM issues and assembly defects.
• Make recommendations for risk buys based on product architecture and lead time analysis.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities through the development of should cost model and multi-sourcing.
• Drive ECO (Engineering Change Order) and implement corrective actions.
• Establish Traceability on components to trace the history, location and genealogy through multi-level BOM tracking.
• Continuously improve the hardware product lifecycle through retrospectives and best practices.
• Lead Post Ramp Qualification (PRQ) process for technical initiatives such as Hard Tooling and Optical Transceivers.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.

Your Experience

• 8+ Yrs Experience in product development and manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience managing cross-functional teams in NPI program management of x86 hardware platforms.
• Knowledge of Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA)
• Strong knowledge of product development processes, including Hardware Validation, Product Characterization, Design for Test, Design for Manufacturing, and Design for Assembly
• Familiar with Product Development tools such as Valor, Arena, Jira and CAD
• Experience managing manufacturing processes and identifying cost-reduction opportunities
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong project management skills, including risk assessment and schedule management.
• Experience with contract negotiations and commercial discussions
• Excellent supplier and material management experience
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial approach to Operations management in an ambiguous fast-paced environment handling multiple projects in parallel.

Education

• Bachelor degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience.

Compensation

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer, this is the pay range that Magnit (the staffing agency) reasonably expects to pay for this position: $102/hour to $108/hour. Please note that the compensation information in this posting reflects the hourly wage only and does not include benefits.

• Magnit offers Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K.

Magnit is unable to provide any visa sponsorship for this role.

Information About Palo Alto Networks

At Palo Alto Networks®, everything starts and ends with our mission:
Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
We have the vision of a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. These aren’t easy goals to accomplish — but we’re not here for easy. We’re here for better. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.