Senior Manager, Technical Program Management - IT Infrastructure

NVIDIA•Santa Clara, CA

About The Position

Our work at NVIDIA is dedicated towards a computing model passionate about visual and AI computing. For two decades, NVIDIA has pioneered visual computing, the art and science of computer graphics, with our invention of the GPU. The GPU has also proven to be unbelievably effective at solving some of the most sophisticated problems in computer science. Today, NVIDIA’s GPU simulates human intelligence, running deep learning algorithms and acting as the brain of computers, robots and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Artificial intelligence is no longer science fiction. And in the next few years, it will transform every industry! As a Senior Manager within the Global IT PMO, you will be accountable for the strategic planning and on-time execution of critical infrastructure programs across both Enterprise Security and Enterprise Networking. In this leadership role, you will partner closely with each team to develop and drive their respective roadmaps, ensuring complex initiatives are met with a rigorous operating model and disciplined milestone management. Your focus will be on maintaining high-velocity delivery and accountability across these two unique portfolios, scaling global programs that simultaneously harden our security posture and modernize our core network connectivity.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in computer science or other related technical field (or equivalent experience)
12+ overall years of IT experience with 6+ years of experience successfully leading technical programs in a fast paced, multifaceted, enterprise environment
In depth technical knowledge of IT infrastructure within Automation, platforms, SW development and observability and Compute Systems such as OpenShift.
A very deep understanding of infrastructure standards and methodologies to optimize for quality and efficiency.
Experience with various continuous integration/deployment models for large organizations will be important, as well as a foresight towards how to adopt and integrate such practices into a very dynamic infrastructure environment.
Consistent track record of continuous improvement to enable higher performing program/organizations and/or teams with improved business and customer outcomes
Consistent track record of delivering critical infrastructure builds, while navigating a fast-paced environment with frequent shift in priorities.
Effective communication skills both written and verbal/presentations.
Ability to bridge from high-level objectives to project details and vice-versa.
Willingness to work with distributed team members across different time zones.

Nice To Haves

Certified Scrum Master or Certified Scrum Trainer certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of Technical Program Managers, fostering professional growth and a culture of accountability and innovation.
Serve as a force multiplier across the organization by enabling effective coordination of cross-functional initiatives and managing complex interdependencies.
Promote collaboration in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while guiding teams through uncertainty with clarity, technical insight, and a results-oriented approach.
Establish and maintain best-in-class program management practices to optimize delivery efficiency, mitigate risk, and ensure consistent execution excellence.
Drive continuous improvement by implementing data-driven feedback mechanisms and leveraging metrics to identify and act on opportunities for optimization.
Own and manage the Infrastructure program portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, strategic priorities, and resource capacity.
Lead quarterly portfolio planning sessions to align stakeholders on dependencies, risks, and prioritization of initiatives.
Evaluate and prioritize new program requests based on strategic value, business impact, and available capacity.
Monitor and assess portfolio performance, identifying improvement areas and providing actionable recommendations to leadership.
Deliver clear, data-driven updates to senior stakeholders, tracking progress against key performance indicators and strategic objectives.