Operation Program Manager
NVIDIAJob Title
Operation Program Manager
Role Summary
Manage and coordinate new product introductions (NPI), qualification, pilot, verification, and sustaining builds at contract manufacturers across the product lifecycle to meet development, launch, and production goals. Collaborate with engineering, business units, and contract manufacturers to plan schedules, resolve build issues, and enable manufacturing readiness.
The team also supports contract manufacturer expansion, establishes NPI and production processes, and drives continuous improvement.
Experience Level
Senior level — requires at least 8 years of program management experience in manufacturing or supply chain, preferably in high‑tech or computer-related industries.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include end-to-end build and launch management, coordination with stakeholders, and process improvements.
- Manage NPI, qualification, pilot, verification and sustaining builds from bring-up through end-of-life.
- Develop and align launch schedules and plans with GTM/BU based on product roadmap and priorities.
- Maintain regular meetings and trackers to monitor build progress and adjust schedules.
- Identify gaps and blockers and conduct readiness reviews to meet build expectations.
- Coordinate responses to material crises, build disruptions, and customer complaints.
- Work with change review boards (CRB) to review and implement sustaining changes.
- Train and enable new contract manufacturers or sites for production readiness.
- Drive continuous improvement activities to improve processes and tooling.
Requirements
Must-have qualifications and skills:
- Minimum 8 years program management experience in a manufacturing or supply chain environment, preferably in high-tech or computer-related industries.
- Current knowledge of world-class supply chain management practices.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and SAP.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to identify and resolve issues.
- Excellent communication skills; able to work independently under pressure and in cross-functional teams.
- Well organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
- Ability to think strategically while driving tactical program execution.
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally and provide onsite support.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with Power BI.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or above required. No specific field of study listed. The posting pairs this degree requirement with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
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.
