Program Manager - PCBA Manufacturing & NPI

About this role

Location: Bay Area, CA Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite – 5 days per week Industry: Semiconductor / Advanced Computing Hardware

Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Program Manager with a strong background in PCBA manufacturing operations and New Product Introduction (NPI). The Program Manager will own and drive hardware manufacturing programs from concept through product launch, coordinating across internal cross-functional teams and external Contract Manufacturers (CMs). This role requires strong program execution, stakeholder management, and the ability to provide clear and concise updates to executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities Drive PCBA manufacturing programs from concept through NPI and product launch. Own program schedules, milestones, dependencies, risks, and overall execution. Lead cross-functional (XFN) collaboration across Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and other stakeholders. Manage and coordinate with Contract Manufacturers (CMs) to ensure program objectives, schedules, and manufacturing deliverables are achieved. Drive NPI activities, including build planning, manufacturing readiness, issue resolution, and production ramp. Identify program risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks and drive teams toward timely resolution. Provide regular, concise executive-level updates on program status, milestones, risks, and required decisions. Maintain alignment between internal teams and external manufacturing partners throughout the program lifecycle.

Qualifications Strong Program Management experience within PCBA manufacturing operations. Demonstrated NPI experience, preferably managing hardware products from concept through launch. Experience managing and working directly with Contract Manufacturers (CMs). Proven ability to lead complex initiatives involving multiple cross-functional teams. Strong program planning, execution, risk management, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience presenting program updates to executive leadership. Experience in semiconductor, electronics, computing hardware, or a related high-tech manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.

Work Location This is a 100% onsite position in the Bay Area, California, requiring five days per week onsite. This is not a remote or hybrid role.