Sr. Program Manager – NPI

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Role: Sr. Program Manager – NPI

Location: Fremont, CA- onsite (5days)

Duration: 6 Months (Chance to extend project)

NOTE: STRICTLY W2

As part of our Atmospheric Solutions Program Excellence team, this position is responsible for leading initial production and customizable designs for a new semiconductor automation platform across multiple global customers. This role will drive end-to-end New Product Introduction (NPI), ensuring seamless transition from development through pilot builds and into global mass production.

You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver complex technical programs while maintaining the highest standards of quality, execution, and customer satisfaction in a high-growth, fast-paced environment. This is Fremont -office based temporary assignment, 6-8 months to help assist the team with critical program deliverables.

What You’ll Do

Lead End-to-End NPI Programs: Own program execution from concept through design, validation, pilot builds, and release to manufacturing

Drive New Product Development (NPD), product line extensions, and customer-specific customizations

Drive Global Manufacturing Readiness: Lead pilot builds and validation activities in the U.S. with transition to high-volume manufacturing in Malaysia

Ensure readiness across BOM completion, sourcing, test validation, and operational scalability

Establish Program Governance & Tools: Develop and manage NPI program plans using MS Project and Smartsheet-based program tracking tools

Design readiness

BOM completeness and configuration control

Validation testing and qualification

Manufacturing release and change control

Leverage dashboards, risk logs, and milestone tracking to ensure visibility and execution discipline

Risk & Change Management: Own program risk mitigation strategies and change control processes

Drive structured decision-making with speed and clarity across stakeholders

Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead and influence teams across Engineering, Product Management, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Service

Align teams to common program objectives and timelines in a matrixed environment

Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular executive-level updates on program health, risks, milestones, and financial performance

Ensure clear communication across global teams and investment stakeholder

What You’ll Bring

Education & Certifications

BS in Engineering or other technical discipline required

PMP Certification preferred

Program Management Expertise

5+ years of program management experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) / New Product Development (NPD)

Strong knowledge of phase-gate / Product Development & Introduction (PDI) processes

Technical Program Experience

Experience managing technical release programs, including:

Bill of Materials (BOM) structures and release processes

Design verification and validation (DV/PV) testing

Engineering build cycles (proto, EVT/DVT/PVT, pilot)

Release-to-manufacturing and change management

Tools & Systems

MS Project (resource loading, levelling, critical path)

Smartsheet for program tracking and collaboration

Excel-based program tracking and checklist development

Experience with ERP/MRP systems and product lifecycle management tools is a plus

Leadership & Execution: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple concurrent programs

Strong ability to drive outcomes in high-growth, fast-paced environments

Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Industry Experience: Semiconductor equipment, automation systems, or complex capital equipment

Thanks & Regards.

P Mahaboob Basha |Sr. Recruiter

8326210046| ***email_hidden***

Minisoft Technologies LLC

10333 Harwin dr Suite 375E, Houston, TX – 77036