Sr. Technical Project Manager - Network Infrastructure & Hardware Platforms
About The Position
We are seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager (TPM) to drive execution across next-generation network infrastructure and hardware platform programs. This role will focus heavily on PAN FW (Palo Alto Networks Firewalls), Cumulus-based switching environments, hardware validation workflows, and coordination across engineering labs, chamber testing environments, and contract manufacturing partners. The ideal candidate combines strong technical program management discipline with hands-on exposure to network infrastructure hardware programs, system integration, and manufacturing operations. This individual will partner closely with hardware engineering, firmware/software teams, validation engineering, supply chain, operations, and external manufacturing vendors to ensure successful delivery of critical infrastructure initiatives. This role requires an execution-oriented TPM who can manage complex dependencies, coordinate multiple technical workstreams, and drive programs from planning through deployment readiness in fast-paced engineering environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
- 5–7 years of experience in Technical Program Management, Technical Project Management, Infrastructure Program Management, or related engineering delivery roles.
- Strong experience managing complex cross-functional technical programs involving hardware and infrastructure engineering.
- Familiarity with PAN FW (Palo Alto Networks firewalls), enterprise networking, or switching environments.
- Exposure to Cumulus Linux switching platforms or modern data center networking environments.
- Experience coordinating hardware engineering and software/firmware workstreams.
- Experience working with chamber testing environments, hardware qualification labs, or system validation programs.
- Experience partnering with contract manufacturers (CMs), suppliers, or manufacturing operations teams.
- Strong understanding of project scheduling, dependency management, risk tracking, and execution governance.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve technical execution issues, schedule conflicts, and resource constraints.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to engineering leadership and executive stakeholders.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting data center, AI infrastructure, networking, or large-scale hardware platform programs.
- Familiarity with hardware lifecycle management, NPI processes, rack integration, or deployment operations.
- Experience with Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar TPM/project management tools.
- Knowledge of infrastructure observability, operational reporting, and engineering governance frameworks.
- PMP, Agile, Scrum, or related project management certifications preferred.
- Experience driving process optimization and operational improvements across engineering organizations.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end execution of technical infrastructure and hardware platform programs across planning, integration, validation, manufacturing, and deployment phases.
- Coordinate programs involving PAN FW (Palo Alto firewall) environments and Cumulus-based switching infrastructure.
- Manage schedules, milestones, risks, dependencies, and execution tracking across multiple engineering teams and external vendors.
- Drive cross-functional alignment between hardware engineering, software/firmware teams, validation engineering, operations, supply chain, and manufacturing partners.
- Coordinate chamber testing activities, hardware qualification efforts, and infrastructure readiness programs.
- Partner with contract manufacturers (CMs) to track manufacturing schedules, issue resolution, production readiness, and deployment timelines.
- Support new hardware introduction (NPI), build readiness, validation planning, and manufacturing execution activities.
- Facilitate technical reviews, status reporting, executive communications, and escalation management.
- Identify operational gaps and drive workflow/process improvements that improve engineering efficiency and program execution.
- Build objective reporting mechanisms, dashboards, and KPIs for program governance and delivery transparency.
- Support forecasting, capacity planning, resource coordination, and prioritization across concurrent initiatives.
- Ensure program deliverables are completed on schedule while managing evolving priorities and technical challenges.
Benefits
- Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only
- Dental provided through UHC Nationwide
- Vision provided by UHC
- Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care
- Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)
- Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera
- Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Days
- 401k Plan
- Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)
- Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)
- Paid Holidays
- Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
