Arista Networks · 16 hours ago
NPI Operations Manager
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$122K/yr - $166K/yr
7+ years expArista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center environments. They are seeking an NPI Operations Manager to ensure customer-driven programs meet milestone deliverables by driving hardware product development and managing cross-functional teams.
Cloud ComputingData Center AutomationHardwareInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Accountable for readiness of NPI manufacturing and production ramp
Lead a cross-functional team from engineering, Validation, Manufacturing, Product Management, Contract manufacturing partners, ODM/JDM partners, and customer support to deliver outstanding products to the market
Own and facilitate weekly cross-functional NPI team meetings
Manage prototype build readiness, progress, and completion with internal stakeholders and NPI and Production contract manufacturer (CM) sites
Monitor MFG yields and drive resolution of defects during NPI builds
Create prototype build schedules that capture and interconnect the key functional deliverables as defined by the product development lifecycle and ensure the team stays on track to meet program milestones
Provide MFG readiness status updates, risk assessments, and mitigation plans for weekly hardware program reviews and updates
Prepare for and facilitate NPI cross-functional phase gate review meetings
Drive, coordinate, and monitor NPI and sustaining programs including scheduling, planning, product and project cost analysis, early access, & first customer shipment
Identify program risks and drive mitigation plans across cross functional teams
Define and implement product development process improvement initiatives
Qualification
Required
7-10+ years of combined new product introduction, manufacturing, operations, and program management experience with rack-mounted data center or enterprise equipment
Experience interfacing with product management, internal cross-functional engineering teams, and sub-tier suppliers
Significant working knowledge of hardware development
Proven track record of managing hardware projects and delivering on time
Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, define, document, implement new processes
Ability to listen and simplify complex topics for non-technical audiences, and prepare summaries for executives and stakeholders
Education: Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience
Preferred
MS/MBA and PMP are desirable
Benefits
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Company
Arista Networks
Arista Networks is a computer networking firm delivering cloud networking solutions for large data center and computer environments.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.4MKey Investors
Summit Partners
2015-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.62M
2014-06-06IPO
2013-12-21Series Unknown· $4.78M
Leadership Team
Jayshree Ullal
Chief Executive Officer and Chair
Kenneth Duda
CTO and SVP Software Engineering
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