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Palo Alto Networks · 2 days ago

Sr NPI Program Manager

Santa Clara, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$113K/yr - $183K/yr

8+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Oversee and manage new product introduction for x86 hardware appliances

Collaborate on product development with cross-functional teams

Ensure quality and reliability objectives are met through hardware validation, manufacturing test, and release management

Develop phase gate release criteria and enforce completion of hardware validation

Ensure Order Fulfillment readiness for all new SKUs and FRUs

Facilitate the Design for Manufacturing (DFM) process with global contract manufacturer

Ensure the Design for Assembly (DFA) process meets objectives for cost, quality, and speed

Identify and mitigate risks through early engagement and bug tracking

Support the Test Engineering team in meeting Design for Test (DFT) objectives

Facilitate DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) issue tracking and risk mitigation

Make recommendations for risk buys based on product architecture and lead time analysis

Identify cost-reduction opportunities through the development of should cost model and multi-sourcing

Drive ECO (Engineering Change Order) and implement corrective actions

Establish Traceability on components to trace the history, location, and genealogy through multi-level BOM tracking

Create schedules for hardware development and prototyping

Continuously improve the hardware product lifecycle through retrospectives

Lead Post Ramp Qualification (PRQ) process for technical initiatives

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members

Qualification

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Product developmentManufacturing environmentCross-functional teams managementNPI program managementX86 hardware platformsPrinted Circuit Board AssemblyHardware ValidationDFMEADesign for TestDesign for ManufacturingDesign for AssemblyDesign for Excellence toolsValydateTest ExpertJiraCADManufacturing processes managementCost-reduction opportunities identificationMultiple projects managementRisk assessmentSchedule managementContract negotiationsCommercial discussionsSupplier managementMaterial managementOperations managementSF Bay areaOffice presenceProblem-solvingCommunication

Required

8+ Yrs Experience in product development and manufacturing environment

Bachelor degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience

Proven experience managing cross-functional teams in NPI program management of x86 hardware platforms.

Knowledge of Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA)

Strong knowledge of product development processes, including Hardware Validation, DFMEA, Design for Test, Design for Manufacturing, and Design for Assembly

Familiar with Design for Excellence tools such as Valor, Valydate, Test Expert, Jira and CAD

Experience managing manufacturing processes and identifying cost-reduction opportunities

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Strong project management skills, including risk assessment and schedule management.

Experience with contract negotiations and commercial discussions

Excellent supplier and material management experience

Demonstrated entrepreneurial approach to Operations management in an ambiguous fast-paced environment handling multiple projects in parallel

Located in SF Bay area candidates, be in office 3 days/week.

Benefits

Restricted Stock Units

Bonus

Company

Palo Alto Networks

Glassdoor

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Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company that offers cybersecurity solutions for organizations.

Founded in 2005

Santa Clara, California, USA

10,001+ employees

http://www.paloaltonetworks.com

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