Staff Technical Program Manager - Factory & Supply Chain Scale

About the role

Responsibilities

• Factory & Manufacturing Readiness: Orchestrate the end-to-end program lifecycle for existing and new manufacturing facilities (including Capex, infrastructure, and permitting), with or without Contract Manufacturers (CMs). Facilitate cross-functional alignment to ensure all systems, processes, and sites are production-ready for scale
• Supplier Readiness & Alignment: Lead the program-level synchronization of supplier capacity and inventory positioning. Coordinate with strategic sourcing, materials management and engineering partners to resolve alignment issues, managing the planning and replenishment model implementation for long-lead-time parts and quality control integration without directly performing procurement negotiations
• Systems, Process, & Operational Excellence: Define and optimize the operational frameworks and tools that allow cross-functional teams to work efficiently. Standardize execution methods and processes to prevent bottlenecks in complex multi-disciplinary programs
• Program Ownership & Risk Management: Own the program decision-making process. Proactively identify risks across factory, supplier, and operational workstreams, leading cross-functional teams in developing and executing mitigation strategies
• Executive & Stakeholder Communication: Synthesize complex data from multiple workstreams into clear, actionable updates for leadership, ensuring transparency and alignment on program health and critical path items
• Organizational Readiness & Expansion: Program-manage organizational growth initiatives, including resource planning, hiring pipelines, and training programs, to ensure teams are fully scaled and equipped to support operational objectives

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, industrialization, or large-scale supply chain program management
• Expertise in factory startup, facility permitting, and capital expenditure oversight
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing, inventory management, and contract negotiation for complex hardware programs
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills with experience in production modeling, capacity planning, and quality control systems
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and manage complex, multi-disciplinary programs in fast-paced environments
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills