Senior NPI Program Manager x86 Hardware

Eitacies Inc; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Eitacies Inc. is seeking a Sr. Program Manager to lead hardware NPI programs for x86 appliances, driving cross-functional collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and QA. You will own schedules, gate reviews and risk management to ensure on-time, quality launches in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes strategic and tactical leadership, vendor negotiations and post-ramp optimization, with direct impact on product readiness and business results.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in product development and manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience managing cross-functional NPI programs for x86 hardware.
• Knowledge of PCBA and hardware validation processes.
• Experience with contract negotiations and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Subject Matter Expert in new product introduction for x86 hardware appliances
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across 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

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

NPI experience

x86 hardware knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent

Tools

Valor

Arena

Jira

CAD

Job description

Sr. Program Manager Number of Positions: 1

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 , operations teams 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.

Responsibilities:

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

Required 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:

Education: Bachelor degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience.