Senior Program Manager - Global Manufacturing & NPI

Supermicro; Wayne (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Supermicro is seeking a dynamic Program Manager to lead cross-functional engineering programs, ensuring on-time delivery and cost control across sales, production, and purchasing.

You will oversee scheduling, material planning, NPI/FAI/ECO activities, and partner with OEM customers to drive turnkey manufacturing excellence and rapid time-to-market.

Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, with proven ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and improve processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, industrial engineering, computer science, or business administration.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in the computer/server industry.
• Experience in contract manufacturing, product development, project management, quality control, or procurement support; knowledge of material-related and quick-turn engineer-to-order environments.
• Proven track record of managing projects and delivering on time.
• Ability to coordinate with cross‑functional teams including Engineering, Sales, Operations, Purchasing, and Logistics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; advanced Excel and PowerPoint; ERP SAP experience preferred.
• Demonstrated initiative to develop and implement new processes.

Responsibilities

• Interface with OEM customers to provide turnkey manufacturing services.
• Lead production planning, material readiness, shortages, orders, and quality control to meet forecasts.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Sales, Production, Product Management and Purchasing.
• Support engineering programs: NPI, FAI, ECO scheduling and material planning.
• Analyze forecast demand and maintain material schedules to prevent shortages.
• Manage end-of-life product schedules and post-sale service planning.
• Develop business models and process improvements across supply chain and product life cycle.
• Handle special projects as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Excel

PowerPoint

ERP SAP experience

Initiative & process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or Business Administration

Job description

Supermicro is seeking a dynamic Program Manager to lead cross-functional engineering programs, ensuring on-time delivery and cost control across sales, production, and purchasing.

You will oversee scheduling, material planning, NPI/FAI/ECO activities, and partner with OEM customers to drive turnkey manufacturing excellence and rapid time-to-market.

Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, with proven ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and improve processes.