Product Program Manager

NVIDIA•Seattle, CA

18h

About The Position

NVIDIA has continuously reinvented itself over two decades. Our invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI - the next era of computing. NVIDIA is a “learning machine” that constantly evolves by adapting to new opportunities that are hard to solve, that only we can tackle, and that matter to the world. We are seeking an experienced technology professional for the position of Product Program Manager (PPM) to support product development efforts on our Applied Systems team. You will lead key execution initiatives in our effort to introduce next-generation purpose-built AI supercomputers working alongside high performance computing engineers and technologists. This role will also help scale program execution through data-driven workflows and practical use of AI-enabled tools for program visibility, dependency tracking, risk analysis, and communication. Data Center System platforms are fully integrated combinations of creative, GPU-optimized software, groundbreaking performance, and simplified management to redefine: AI and Deep Learning High-performance Computing GPU Cloud Computing GPU Virtualization Analytics This is our life’s work, to amplify human imagination and intelligence. Make the choice, join our diverse team today!

Requirements

Bachelors (or equivalent experience) in Engineering/CS, Electrical Engineering or similar degree
5+ year Technical Program Management Experience with Strong experience in Product Development
Proven leadership and communication skills and the ability to influence without authority while using data, AI-enabled tools, and structured communication to drive alignment
Identify and balance between decision makers and influencers
Understand that strategy is defining the end and mapping a plan backwards step-by-step
Owns the results and understands how their program performed last and current generation
Always define owners, measurable actions, and critical dates for each deliverable
Must link strategy to impact and project outcomes and demonstrate a logical approach to assess risk in schedule, resources, and performance including practical use of AI-enabled tools to improve program insight.

Nice To Haves

Proven experience in planning that leads to successful program results
Experience in both internal cross-org decision making and external customer interaction.
Establish trust and credibility with internal team members
Gather the right team members and clearly understand each person’s role in meetings to drive a successful outcome

Responsibilities

Full program ownership, with primary focus on: Comprehensive cross-functional schedules
Ensure sound execution strategy is established and implemented
Continuously assessing program risks and mitigation plans
Review upstream POR (plan of record) changes and drive program strategy
Own program POR, document strategy changes and rationale for decisions
Drive understanding of Product Life Cycle, phase/achievement criteria, and cross-functional interdependencies
Ensure cohesive collaboration between cross-functional teams and leads: architects, engineers, Hardware, Software, Firmware, Operations, Product Engineering, and Go-to-Market teams
Lead project staff meetings to: Prioritize top issues, roadblocks, and areas of immediate focus
Summarize concerns, blockades, and plans to resolve
Report out program status to team members at all levels
Implement AARs (after action review) from previous generation into current program
Update program dashboards, rosters, and frameworks to scale communication across the organization