New Product Introduction Program Manager

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

The Technology Order Fulfillment (TOF) organization is looking for an NPI Program Manager to lead a cross functional team for New Product Introductions on the Supply Chain team located in Santa Rosa, CA supporting PICO modules. Develop, drive and implement NPI plans to ensure a smooth handoff between R&D and Order Fulfillment manufacturing. Close alignment with the cross functional team including Keysight Labs, Instrument R&D, PICO Manufacturing, PMTC manufacturing, and Supply Chain Planning, will be key to a successful NPI Launch.

Lead an NPI cross functional team, being accountable and holding NPI team members accountable for project deliverables
Work closely with the R&D Project Manager to create a detailed, single-aligned NPI project schedule including key cross functional activities and triggers

Develop NPI risk assessment, including triggers and contingency plans
Actively support and drive Product Lifecycle requirements throughout the NPI, cross functionally
communicate, track and monitor current progress toward key milestones and completion of NPI deliverables.

Cross functional communications to ensure team alignment

Management communications to report project metrics, status, risks, and appropriate escalations to minimize any negative impacts
Develop and coordinate prototype builds and product ramp (goals, agendas, schedules)

Define and track contingency/mitigation plans through closure
Lead, track and communicate the product's path from prototype to production stability

Lead continuous process improvement projects to enhance the effectiveness of the processes used to introduce new products.
Understand & support Keysight corporate wide structures to adapt processes to work within boundaries

The successful NPI Program Manager will possess the following:

• High level of ownership
• Strong track record of successful plan execution
• Detail Oriented
• Takes initiative
• Self motivated
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing environment
• Strong understanding and experience using the Product Life Cycle (PLC) process
• Strong Project Management skills
• Ability to lead diverse and co-located teams well
• Manufacturing product and process understanding
• Have the ability to use positive influence to achieve cross-functional goals and keep a cross-functional team moving toward a common goal
• Excellent communicator written and spoken
• Great understanding of how to balance business risks/benefits and project risks/benefits

Bachelors or Master Degree or University Degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 3 years relevant experience on new product introductions or project management.

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