Senior Technical Program Manager; TPM Compute Firmware

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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior FW Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our dynamic team focused on the New Product Introduction (NPI) of our next-generation GPU/CPU/Storage hardware. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in leading the cross-functional efforts from concept to mass production, ensuring the timely, high-quality, and cost-effective delivery of our innovative products that power the future of AI.

You will own the complexities of hardware and firmware (BIOS/BMC/CPLD) development cycles, collaborate with world-class engineers, and influence strategic decisions to bring groundbreaking technology to market.

• Lead and drive the end-to-end NPI process for next-generation DC-SCM hardware and firmware, from initial concept and architecture definition through design, validation, manufacturing, and production ramp.
• Lead and drive the process for FW development, qualification, and release process.
• Develop comprehensive program plans, roadmaps, and schedules, defining key milestones, dependencies, and critical paths.
• Partner closely with Product Management, Hardware Design, Firmware, Software, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure alignment and seamless execution.
• Anticipate and identify potential risks, proactively develop mitigation strategies, and drive timely resolution of technical and logistical challenges.
• Manage and track program progress against established timelines, budget, and quality metrics.
• Facilitate regular cross-functional meetings, design reviews, and status updates, ensuring clear communication and accountability across all stakeholders.
• Communicate program status, risks, and critical decisions to senior leadership and executive stakeholders with clarity and conciseness.
• Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the NPI process.
• Engage in technical discussions with engineering teams, challenge assumptions, and contribute to problem-solving.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in technical program management within the hardware industry, with a strong focus on New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex hardware and firmware products from concept to mass production.
• Solid understanding and experience of firmware development life cycles.
• Strong technical understanding of the FW components - BIOS/BMC/CPLD
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence without direct authority, and drive consensus in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of GPU architectures, semiconductor fabrication processes, board design, power delivery, thermal management, and system-level integration.
• Proficiency in program management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Sheet).

• Master's degree in Engineering or an MBA.
• Experience with GPU or other high-performance compute architecture NPI.
• Experience working with international manufacturing partners and supply chains.
• Strong understanding of PDM/PLM systems and quality…