Site Lab Technical Project Manager - System Product Team

NVIDIA Gruppe; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 258,750; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA Gruppe in Santa Clara is seeking a Site Lab Operations Manager for our Systems Product Team. You will manage lab space allocation, collaborate with various engineering teams, and support product development in a vibrant and innovative environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, at least 5 years experience in product development, and strong interpersonal communication skills. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with lab equipment and technology.
• Minimum of 5 years in an innovative product development environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage lab space allocation for R&D and engineering projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support various engineering teams.
• Conduct safety reviews and enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Detail-oriented

Adaptability

Negotiation skills

Prioritization skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field

Tools

MS Visio

MS SharePoint

Jira

Job description

NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over two decades. Our invention of the GPU in 1999 fueled the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing. NVIDIA is a “learning machine” that constantly evolves by adapting to new opportunities that are difficult to tackle, that only we can seek, and that makes a difference to the world. Do you hunger to realize your potential to perform at a high level and make a meaningful contribution at NVIDIA? Join us in revolutionizing the world of AI!

As the Site Lab Operations Manager for our Systems Product Team, you will collaborate with cross‑functional teams while managing lab space allocation and proactively anticipate the needs of our engineers. This job allows you to work in a highly multifaceted, exciting engineering environment responsible for the most meaningful Datacenter products in the world.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including technical and non‑technical employees, managers, and partners, to provide lab capacity and services to support various engineering teams.
• Manage lab space allocation for R&D, product development, thermal mechanical, software, and hardware engineering projects.
• Gain a high‑level understanding of the engineering teams’ operations, equipment needs, and facility requirements.
• Serve as a "lab space broker" to allocate lab capacity efficiently and fairly within the company, lead small‑scale lab infrastructure projects, moves, and upgrades.
• Proactively anticipate the needs of engineering teams based on experience and operational knowledge.
• Maintain and track physical space using web‑based tools, inventory sheets, and visual layouts.
• Conduct safety reviews and identify opportunities to improve operational safety and efficiency.

What We Need to See:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Background in engineering with strong experience of lab equipment and technology, with junior management experience, seeking a new challenge in a lab environment.
• Corporate real estate experience in a high‑tech setting managing infrastructure projects.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an innovative product development environment.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills to engage with various stakeholders and leadership.
• Highly motivated, quick learner, adaptable to change, and interested in exploring new technologies.
• Ability to navigate conflicting objectives, negotiate with suppliers, support services and solicit quotes and goals through patience and negotiation.
• Detail‑oriented with excellent prioritization skills to manage multiple tasks while driving solutions to closure with stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the Bay Area for site visits.

Ways to Stand Out from the Crowd:

• Effective communication skills with internal customers and leadership.
• Proficiency in MS Visio, MS SharePoint, and Jira.
• Experience in high‑tech construction project management.
• Familiarity with the datacenter product ecosystem.
• Outgoing personality with a proactive approach to engaging with customer engineering teams in the lab environment.

NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. We have some of the most forward‑thinking and hardworking people in the world on our team and our collaborative talent continues to drive NVIDIA’s growth. We are seeking creative and independent engineers with real passion for technology!

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 136,000 USD – 212,750 USD for Level3, and 168,000 USD – 258,750 USD for Level4. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until April5,2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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.