Hardware Program Manager — HW Fulfillment and R&D Procurement
NVIDIAJob Title
Hardware Program Manager — HW Fulfillment and R&D Procurement
Role Summary
Manage the end-to-end hardware ordering, prototyping, and delivery lifecycle for HW R&D teams focused on advanced networking products. Serve as the primary liaison between engineering, procurement, operations, and external manufacturers to ensure boards, silicon samples, and prototype systems meet R&D schedules.
Experience Level
Mid-level. Preferred experience: 2–4 years in hardware program management, operations program management, HW procurement, NPI, or similar roles within R&D organizations.
Responsibilities
Provide program management for hardware fulfillment and prototype delivery across multiple R&D projects.
- Act as focal point for hardware orders, board assemblies, and silicon sampling required by engineering teams.
- Translate technical requirements from HW design engineers and system architects into procurement and build plans.
- Coordinate cross-functionally with R&D, Global Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, and external CMs to remove bottlenecks.
- Track board builds, component lead times, hardware allocations, and delivery status to meet project milestones.
- Develop and improve ordering processes, tracking tools, and fulfillment methodologies for fast-paced R&D environments.
Requirements
Must-have skills and experience:
- 2–4 years of relevant experience in HW program management, operations program management, HW procurement, or NPI within R&D organizations.
- Strong understanding of hardware development cycles, PCB/PCBA build processes, component lead times, and fulfillment workflows.
- Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, manage schedules, and resolve supply/ordering bottlenecks under tight deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Highly organized, able to multitask, and effective at negotiation and stakeholder management.
Nice-to-have:
- Hands-on experience in hardware design, board layout, or electronic component engineering.
- Direct NPI experience or management of prototype assembly with contract manufacturers.
- Familiarity with PLM/ERP tools (for example Agile, SAP) and custom tracking dashboards for hardware fulfillment.
Education Requirements
B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
About the Company
Company: NVIDIA
Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA
NVIDIA is a global leader in accelerated computing, renowned for its innovative solutions in AI and digital twins that transform diverse industries. The company specializes in networking technologies, providing end-to-end InfiniBand and Ethernet solutions for servers and storage that optimize performance and scalability. NVIDIA serves sectors such as high-performance computing, enterprise data centers, and cloud computing, constantly reinventing its products and services to stay ahead in the market.
