Silicon Operations Program Manager

Job Title

Silicon Operations Program Manager

Role Summary

Manage day-to-day program execution for silicon operations, coordinating planning, implementation, and cross-functional activities to ensure reliable NPI chip supply and flawless silicon operations.

This role partners across engineering, foundry, supply chain, OSATs, and business operations to track status, resolve blockers, and deliver clear reporting to operations leadership.

Experience Level

Senior — requires 8+ years of experience in planning, supply chain, program management, business operations, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include tactical program management, cross-team coordination, and operational reporting.

• Own day-to-day program management for silicon operations schedules, deliverables, and achievements.
• Track, coordinate, and communicate action items, risks, dependencies, and NPI supply status across teams.
• Coordinate planning and implementation with engineering, foundry, supply chain, and OSATs.
• Support test hardware procurement and allocation, engineering build requests, operational/material planning, capacity tracking, chip supply forecasting, and logistics.
• Develop and maintain trackers, reports, and process documentation; prepare leadership-level updates.
• Identify blockers, drive closure on open issues, and ensure decisions and next steps are communicated clearly.
• Continuously improve workflows, communication rhythms, and operational processes.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience for successful performance in this role.

• 8+ years of relevant experience in program management, supply chain, planning, business operations, or related areas.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills across multiple collaborators and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; experience preparing daily/weekly leadership updates.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint; experience with planning/reporting tools such as Smartsheet, Tableau, Power BI, SAP, or similar.
• Experience tracking program metrics, risks, actions, dependencies, and results.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow through in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.
• Ownership mindset with the ability to foster accountability without direct authority.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience in semiconductor, silicon, hardware, manufacturing, or technology operations.
• Background supporting NPI, supply readiness, capacity planning, and silicon lifecycle.
• PMP, Agile, Lean Six Sigma, or similar project/program management certification.
• Experience working with global teams and managing complex collaborator environments.
• Proven track record improving operational processes and transforming data into clear insights and action plans.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering is preferred; equivalent practical experience is accepted. Certifications mentioned as advantageous include PMP, Agile, and Lean Six Sigma.

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.