Silicon Operations Program Manager

Job Title

Silicon Operations Program Manager

Role Summary

Manage day-to-day program execution for silicon operations to ensure timely New Product Introduction (NPI) chip supply and flawless operational handoffs. Work cross-functionally with engineering, foundry, OSATs, supply chain, and business operations to track schedules, risks, and deliverables.

Experience Level

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

Responsibilities

Operational program management and cross-functional coordination focused on silicon supply and readiness.

• Own tactical program management for silicon operations activities, schedules, deliverables, and daily execution.
• Track and communicate action items, risks, dependencies, and NPI supply status across teams.
• Coordinate planning and execution across engineering, foundry, supply chain, and OSATs.
• Support procurement and allocation of test hardware, engineering build requests, material planning, capacity tracking, forecasts, and logistics.
• Develop and maintain trackers, reports, and process documentation for leadership reporting.
• Identify blockers, drive issue closure, and ensure decisions and status are communicated clearly.
• Continuously improve workflows, communication rhythms, and operational processes.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience required to perform the role.

• 8+ years of relevant experience in program management, planning, supply chain, business operations, or related functions.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks, collaborators, and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; experience preparing leadership-level updates.
• Proficiency with reporting and planning tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet, Tableau, Power BI, SAP, or similar.
• Experience tracking program metrics, risks, actions, dependencies, and outcomes.
• High attention to detail and ability to follow through in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Ownership mentality with ability to drive accountability without direct authority.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience in semiconductor, silicon, hardware, manufacturing, or technology operations.
• Background supporting NPI, supply readiness, capacity planning, or silicon lifecycle management.
• Experience working with global teams and complex collaborator environments.
• Proven record improving operational processes, reporting systems, or cross-functional workflows; strong analytical skills.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering is specified, or equivalent practical experience. Preferred certifications mentioned include PMP, Agile, Lean Six Sigma, or similar program/project management credentials.

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.