NPI Program Manager Jobs
NPI Program Manager jobs are open across consumer electronics, medical devices, automotive, and industrial manufacturing, covering specializations in launch readiness, supply chain coordination, and cross-functional program execution, from associate to director level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience in program management.
- Experience in electrical engineering.
- Experience in design validation and new product introduction.
Preferred qualifications:
- MBA or Master's degree in Engineering, Analytics, Operations Research, Supply Chain, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience in hardware design and manufacturing in a new product introduction (NPI) role.
- Experience guiding decision-making and recommendations in uncertain environments.
- Experience in data center infrastructure, operations, hardware construction, or coordination of cross-functional deployments.
- Ability to communicate, analyze, organize, and prioritize across teams.
- Ability to solve operational and technical problems across multiple stakeholders.
About the job
A problem isn’t truly solved until it’s solved for all. That’s why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you’ll use your technical expertise to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish. You’ll work with stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage project schedules, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. You're equally comfortable explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical tradeoffs in product development with engineers.
The Cloud Supply Chain and Operations (CSCO) organization makes Alphabet the trusted partner for our customers, by delivering unmatched speed, unwavering reliability, and unparalleled efficiency of our technical infrastructure.We plan, buy, build, and deploy infrastructure (e.g., servers, storage, networking, ML accelerators, and Cloud platforms) to deliver capacity at scale for Google’s needs. The Equipment Supply Chain (ESC) team within CSCO is responsible for the end-to-end Supply Chain for Data Center capital Equipment and the Spares to maintain the equipment.
As an ESCALE NPI Technical Program Manager, you will be the primary technical Operations/Supply Chain interface to the product development and execution teams with the responsibility for driving design readiness and new product development. You will lead your programs through the product life cycle, ensure execution enablement, and provide smooth transitions to downstream partner teams. You are well versed in the CM/ODM manufacturing environments, product design/development, and will lead a team of professionals to ensure products are designed and built to Google standards.
Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $163000 - $236000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Lead large, complex, cross-functional programs through the product life cycle, ensuring supply chain and design partner team deliverables are met in order to support critical program milestones.
- Drive cross-functional teams to optimize product design for manufacturing and supply chain, while accounting for risks and changes in schedule or demand.
- Manage FOAK ramp readiness with internal teams as well as external partners (i.e., material availability, cost/assembly/test/BOM/capacity readiness and transition plans) for US and APAC based programs.
- Ensure product designs are complete, accurate, and provided on schedule to enable a smooth transition to the execution team for on-time manufacturing and delivery.
- Lead change control/management for your products, ensuring impacts are communicated and cross-functional alignment is obtained before cut-in and dissemination to supply base.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience in program management.
- Experience in electrical engineering.
- Experience in design validation and new product introduction.
Preferred qualifications:
- MBA or Master's degree in Engineering, Analytics, Operations Research, Supply Chain, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience in hardware design and manufacturing in a new product introduction (NPI) role.
- Experience guiding decision-making and recommendations in uncertain environments.
- Experience in data center infrastructure, operations, hardware construction, or coordination of cross-functional deployments.
- Ability to communicate, analyze, organize, and prioritize across teams.
- Ability to solve operational and technical problems across multiple stakeholders.
About the job
A problem isn’t truly solved until it’s solved for all. That’s why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you’ll use your technical expertise to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish. You’ll work with stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage project schedules, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. You're equally comfortable explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical tradeoffs in product development with engineers.
The Cloud Supply Chain and Operations (CSCO) organization makes Alphabet the trusted partner for our customers, by delivering unmatched speed, unwavering reliability, and unparalleled efficiency of our technical infrastructure.We plan, buy, build, and deploy infrastructure (e.g., servers, storage, networking, ML accelerators, and Cloud platforms) to deliver capacity at scale for Google’s needs. The Equipment Supply Chain (ESC) team within CSCO is responsible for the end-to-end Supply Chain for Data Center capital Equipment and the Spares to maintain the equipment.
As an ESCALE NPI Technical Program Manager, you will be the primary technical Operations/Supply Chain interface to the product development and execution teams with the responsibility for driving design readiness and new product development. You will lead your programs through the product life cycle, ensure execution enablement, and provide smooth transitions to downstream partner teams. You are well versed in the CM/ODM manufacturing environments, product design/development, and will lead a team of professionals to ensure products are designed and built to Google standards.
Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $163000 - $236000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Lead large, complex, cross-functional programs through the product life cycle, ensuring supply chain and design partner team deliverables are met in order to support critical program milestones.
- Drive cross-functional teams to optimize product design for manufacturing and supply chain, while accounting for risks and changes in schedule or demand.
- Manage FOAK ramp readiness with internal teams as well as external partners (i.e., material availability, cost/assembly/test/BOM/capacity readiness and transition plans) for US and APAC based programs.
- Ensure product designs are complete, accurate, and provided on schedule to enable a smooth transition to the execution team for on-time manufacturing and delivery.
- Lead change control/management for your products, ensuring impacts are communicated and cross-functional alignment is obtained before cut-in and dissemination to supply base.
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- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
- Retail
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
- Automotive
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in NPI program manager jobs.
- 5 or more years managing new product introduction programs in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with phase-gate or APQP product development processes
- Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project or Smartsheet
- Cross-functional leadership across engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations teams
- Familiarity with design-for-manufacturability and design-for-assembly principles
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, or a related technical discipline
Tips for Your NPI Program Manager Job Search
Quantify your launch outcomes on your resume
Hiring managers for npi program manager roles want to see time-to-market improvements, defect reduction rates, and cost avoidance figures from past launches. Replace vague bullets like 'managed product launches' with specific outcomes tied to schedule, quality, or cost.
Highlight gate review and DFM experience
Many npi program manager postings screen for familiarity with phase-gate processes and design-for-manufacturability reviews. Call out the specific frameworks you have used, such as APQP, toll-gate reviews, or stage-gate, so recruiters can match your background to their process.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists npi program manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by industry and production volume
An npi program manager role at a high-volume consumer electronics contract manufacturer requires different depth than one at a low-volume aerospace firm. Filter your search by industry and read each posting for production scale signals before applying to focus your effort on the best fits.
Prepare a launch retrospective for your interview
Interviewers for npi program manager positions almost always ask you to walk through a product launch from kickoff to production handoff. Prepare a two-minute narrative covering a real launch, the cross-functional risks you managed, and how you resolved them.
Negotiate start date around active program timelines
If you are mid-launch at your current company, naming a start date that respects that commitment signals professional judgment. Bring it up proactively during offer discussions rather than waiting for onboarding paperwork to surface the conflict.
NPI Program Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most npi program managers?
The companies hiring the most npi program managers right now include Google, Oracle, and Apple, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in medical device, consumer electronics, and automotive supply chain companies.
How many npi program manager jobs are remote?
About 50% of npi program manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role is more site-dependent than average given its hands-on involvement in factory readiness and production ramp. Program coordination tasks tend to be the most remote-eligible, while pilot build oversight and supplier qualification visits typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a npi program manager?
Start by building hands-on experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or product engineering so you understand the production constraints an npi program manager must solve. Move into project coordination roles on new product programs, earn exposure to phase-gate processes, and take on cross-functional ownership of at least one full launch cycle from prototype to production handoff before applying to dedicated npi program manager roles.
Can you get an npi program manager job with little experience?
Yes, but you will need to show deep functional expertise in one adjacent area, such as quality engineering, supply chain, or manufacturing engineering, so hiring managers can see the technical foundation. Applying to associate or junior npi program manager titles at mid-size companies is more practical than targeting senior roles at large OEMs, where launch complexity demands a longer track of independent program ownership.
What does the npi program manager interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on program scale and industry background, followed by a technical panel with engineering and operations stakeholders who probe your phase-gate knowledge and launch failure experience. A final round often includes a case study or whiteboard exercise where you map a launch schedule, identify critical path risks, and explain how you would escalate a supplier delay.
Where can I find and apply to npi program manager jobs?
You can find and apply to npi program manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Find the roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing.
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