What are the responsibilities and job description for the NPI/NPD Program Manager position at TechVirtue LLC?
We are seeking an experienced NPI/NPD Program Manager to lead end-to-end New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Product Development (NPD) programs for a next-generation semiconductor automation platform. The ideal candidate will drive product development from concept through design, validation, pilot builds, and manufacturing release while coordinating global cross-functional teams.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor''s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
- 5 years of Program Management experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Product Development (NPD) programs.
- Strong understanding of Phase-Gate/Product Development & Introduction (PDI) methodologies.
- Experience managing engineering development and manufacturing release programs.
- Expertise with BOM management, configuration control, change management, and release-to-manufacturing processes.
- Experience leading prototype, EVT, DVT, PVT, and pilot build activities.
- Strong knowledge of Design Verification (DV) and Product Validation (PV) testing.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Project, Smartsheet, and Excel.
- Experience working with ERP, MRP, and PLM systems.
- Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end NPI programs from concept, design, validation, pilot builds, and manufacturing release.
- Drive NPD initiatives, product enhancements, and customer-specific customizations.
- Manage global manufacturing readiness and transition from U.S. pilot production to high-volume manufacturing in Malaysia.
- Develop and maintain program schedules, milestones, dashboards, risk registers, and governance processes.
- Ensure BOM completeness, sourcing readiness, configuration management, and manufacturing scalability.
- Lead risk management, issue resolution, and change control processes.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Product Management, and Service organizations.
- Deliver executive-level status reporting on program health, risks, milestones, and financial performance.
Preferred Experience
- Semiconductor Equipment
- Industrial Automation
- Robotics
- Capital Equipment Manufacturing
- High-Tech Hardware Product Development
Salary : $70 - $75