Operations Program Manager (Core Technologies)

This role is based in Sunnyvale, CA.

Compensation:

$168,000/year to $234,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for end-to-end manufacturing operations at suppliers to execute development builds per schedule.
• Establish engagement models and define roles between supplier and internal teams.
• Drive supplier readiness activities for development builds.
• Ensure materials, equipment, and staffing are in place at manufacturing partners.
• Lead on-site bring-up and integration activities.
• Assess and communicate risk and status to management.
• Participate in Engineering design and technology discussions.
• Liaison across teams to ensure product cost, manufacturability, and quality commitments are met.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7+ years experience managing supplier technical operations.
• Broad understanding of optical & mechanical technologies.
• Experience with New Technology Introduction (NTI).
• Data-driven problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel at least 25% on-site to suppliers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years experience in consumer electronics.
• Experience with semiconductor processing and clean room environments.