Palo Alto Networks · 5 hours ago
Principle New Product Introduction Program Manager
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$172K/yr - $236K/yr
10+ years expPalo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company dedicated to protecting the digital way of life. The Principal New Product Introduction Program Manager will drive development and support the launch of X86 hardware appliances, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and reliability objectives are met throughout the product lifecycle.
Cloud SecurityCyber SecurityNetwork SecuritySecurity
Responsibilities
Subject Matter Expert in new product introduction for x86 hardware appliances
Collaborate on product development with cross-functional teams, including Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Product Management, Mechanical Engineering, Hardware Validation, Test Engineering, Quality, Compliance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Mgmt, etc
Create schedules for hardware development and prototyping that align with software development schedule(s) to ensure a smooth transition into system integration
Ensure that 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 with buy-in from cross-functional team
Ensure Order Fulfillment readiness for all new SKUs and FRUs by collaborating with Business Systems, Planning, Supply Chain, Repair & Failure Analysis Engineering, Service Logistics, etc
Facilitate the Design for Manufacturing (DFM) process with global contract manufacturer and printed circuit board fabrication
Ensure the Design for Assembly (DFA) process meets objectives for cost, quality and speed
Identify and mitigate risks through early engagement, bug tracking and cross-functional risk assessment
Support the Test Engineering team in meeting Design for Test (DFT) objectives
Facilitate Product Characterization and Component Characterization to derisk DFM issues and assembly defects
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
Continuously improve the hardware product lifecycle through retrospectives and best practices
Lead Post Ramp Qualification (PRQ) process for technical initiatives such as Hard Tooling and Optical Transceivers
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members
Qualification
Required
10+ 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, Product Characterization, Design for Test, Design for Manufacturing, and Design for Assembly
Familiar with Product Development tools such as Valor, Arena, 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
Travel is required up to 10%
Located in SF Bay area candidates, be in office 3 days/week
Benefits
Restricted stock units
Bonus
Company
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company that offers cybersecurity solutions for organizations.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$65MKey Investors
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2012-07-20IPO
2008-11-03Series C· $10M
2008-08-18Series C· $27M
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