DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) with strong NAND/SSD expertise to lead complex hardware programs across the full product lifecycle. This role will drive cross-functional execution for SSD/NAND qualification, integration, sustaining engineering, supplier engagement, and new product introduction (NPI) activities.
The ideal candidate has a strong technical understanding of enterprise storage technologies, solid-state drive architectures, qualification processes, and manufacturing operations, combined with exceptional program management, organizational, and communication skills.
This role requires a highly organized and execution-focused leader who can manage multiple priorities, drive schedules, coordinate engineering and operations teams, and proactively identify and mitigate risks.
Key Responsibilities- Lead cross-functional hardware programs from development through production launch and sustaining support.
- Manage schedules, milestones, risks, dependencies, and executive status reporting to ensure successful program execution.
- Drive product lifecycle activities including NPI, qualification, sustaining engineering, component transitions, and EOL management.
NAND / SSD Program Leadership- Lead NAND and SSD qualification programs across multiple suppliers and hardware platforms.
- Coordinate technical activities related to SSD validation, reliability, interoperability, firmware, and field quality.
- Manage supplier engagement, technical escalations, failure analysis, and corrective action tracking.
- Create documentation; test requirements, product performance, return and FA requirements, etc
Cross-Functional Execution & Communication- Drive alignment across engineering, operations, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams.
- Facilitate technical reviews, executive updates, and issue resolution meetings.
- Ensure clear ownership, accountability, and execution of deliverables across all stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain project plans, dashboards, status reports, and operational metrics.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
- 7+ years of Technical Program Management experience in enterprise hardware, storage, or data center technologies.
- Strong experience with NAND, SSD technologies, and enterprise storage systems.
- Experience managing hardware qualification, validation, and NPI programs.
- Strong understanding of hardware product lifecycle management and supplier coordination.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and executive presentation skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple complex programs simultaneously.
- Strong problem-solving, risk management, and execution skills.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with enterprise server, storage, or AI infrastructure platforms.
- Familiarity with NVMe, PCIe, SSD firmware qualification, and interoperability testing.
- Experience working with manufacturing operations, quality systems, and supplier management.
- Experience with Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, or similar project management tools.
- PMP certification preferred.
- Experience working in an start up environment, facepaced, adapt well to change management/control
- Collaborative leadership style with strong communication skills.
