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NPI Material Program Manager IV
Remote or Onsite
Summary:
The NPI Material Management team within the NPI Program Management team is responsible for teaming with our supply chain partners to build, deliver, and enable our AI, Compute and Storage, and Network infrastructure. Our computing foundation is its Data Centers, and key strategic partnerships with Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs) and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) across the Hyperscaler industry are a crucial piece in building and operationalizing this infrastructure. The team is responsible for managing the delivery of NPI programs, by ensuring material readiness, build readiness and on-time-delivery of the hardware. This requires a dynamic approach to work to unlock challenges on tactical (ex. supply), strategic (ex. Supply chain strategy), ODM, and our initiatives. The team is inherently dynamic, requiring coordination across engineering, NPI, and mass production teams all within the program timeline. Put simply: this team is composed of flexible problem solvers who build relationships both within- and beyond- our company to achieve industry-leading performance and pave the way for our AI-enabled infrastructure.
The NPI Material Program Manager will play a critical role in ensuring timely delivery of materials to our ODM partners, enabling the delivery of NPI hardware to our Data Centers and Supply Chain partners. You are fast, action-oriented, and will be responsible for managing the material readiness for builds within your program/s, optimizing internal and external NPI supply chain processes, and maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Pay range is $50 - $55 per hour with full benefits available, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K, parental leave, and more. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
THE PROMISES WE MAKE:
At Crystal Equation, we empower people and advance technology initiatives by building trust. Your recruiter will prep you for the interview, obtain feedback, guide you through any necessary paperwork and provide everything you need for a successful start. We will serve to empower you along the way and provide the path for your professional journey.
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NPI Material Program Manager IV
6530 Paseo Padre Parkway Fremont, CA 94555 US
Posted: 06/02/2025
2025-06-02
2025-07-18
Job Number: 40802
Job Description
NPI Material Program Manager IV
Remote or Onsite
Summary:
The NPI Material Management team within the NPI Program Management team is responsible for teaming with our supply chain partners to build, deliver, and enable our AI, Compute and Storage, and Network infrastructure. Our computing foundation is its Data Centers, and key strategic partnerships with Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs) and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) across the Hyperscaler industry are a crucial piece in building and operationalizing this infrastructure. The team is responsible for managing the delivery of NPI programs, by ensuring material readiness, build readiness and on-time-delivery of the hardware. This requires a dynamic approach to work to unlock challenges on tactical (ex. supply), strategic (ex. Supply chain strategy), ODM, and our initiatives. The team is inherently dynamic, requiring coordination across engineering, NPI, and mass production teams all within the program timeline. Put simply: this team is composed of flexible problem solvers who build relationships both within- and beyond- our company to achieve industry-leading performance and pave the way for our AI-enabled infrastructure.
The NPI Material Program Manager will play a critical role in ensuring timely delivery of materials to our ODM partners, enabling the delivery of NPI hardware to our Data Centers and Supply Chain partners. You are fast, action-oriented, and will be responsible for managing the material readiness for builds within your program/s, optimizing internal and external NPI supply chain processes, and maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate on the Tracking/Closure of material shortages based on CTB report and urgent requests from ODM. Proactively identify supply chain risks, create mitigation strategies, and drive to closure. Work with NPI core team and ISCE to drive program supply chain strategy
- Manage Purchase Order process to ODM for Rack Hardware, L10, loose demand & NRE. Drive Quote from ODM, track PO status and hardware landing confirmation to close PO. Work with commodity managers, finance, logistics, and procurement operations to understand and unblock blockers and mitigate
- Partner with ODM to drive program spend tracking of CAPEX/OPEX, materials and NRE to Budget. Own and track the delivery of purchased goods, tracking shipments and communicating with cross functional teams
- Drive ODM PO Issuance for NPI requirements within the est. standard lead time to align with program build readiness. Highlight and raise material risks to program core team
- Own ODM engagement to clarify demand + Supply based changes/updates to the program Plan of Record
- Assist in NPI supply chain process improvement, identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies, and driving standardization and lean process to enhance NPI engagement.
- Engage with internal and external partners and vendors to align demand expectations and material requirements to meet build readiness timelines
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience in procurement, operations, or supply chain management, preferably in the technology industry.
- Ability to dive deep into complex data sets, distill key findings, and inform strategic decisions that drive business outcomes.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing business needs and prioritize workload to focus on dynamic business objectives.
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience establishing working relationships across multi-disciplinary teams and partners across different time zones.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Program/project management experience managing end to end program delivery from concept to execution to stabilization
- An interest, or previous exposure to, computer manufacturing, production, and configuration.
- An ability to rapidly understand the terminology, and configuration components, within the hardware domain
- Experience interfacing with internal & external partners in an entrepreneurial and cross-functional environment, requiring a latitude for independent judgment while coordinating people and technical resources.
Pay range is $50 - $55 per hour with full benefits available, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K, parental leave, and more. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
THE PROMISES WE MAKE:
At Crystal Equation, we empower people and advance technology initiatives by building trust. Your recruiter will prep you for the interview, obtain feedback, guide you through any necessary paperwork and provide everything you need for a successful start. We will serve to empower you along the way and provide the path for your professional journey.
For more information regarding our Privacy Policy, please visit crystalequation.com/privacy.
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