NPI Program Manager

Keysight is on 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.

Job Description

This is an opportunity to join the Colorado Springs Technology Center (CSTC) New Product Introduction (NPI) Program Management team supporting the development of custom products and solutions utilized in Keysight's instruments.

As an integral part of the solutions-oriented CSTC organization, the primary focus of this role is to serve as the focal point for New Product Introduction (NPI) utilizing the Product Lifecycle (PLC) process. The NPI Program Manager will work closely with Keysight R&D partners along with the CSTC technology development team to bring enabling technologies to Keysight applications while driving prototyping schedules to meet critical market windows. There will also be opportunities to participate in New Technology Introduction (NTI) projects in areas of new solution development, coordination, implementation, and qualification.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary contact for R&D partners for NPI project-related communications.
• Facilitate PLC for various NPIs which include leading checkpoint meetings, monitoring milestones, and managing PLC checklist deliverables.
• Collaborate with R&D. engineering, materials, and supply chain teams to create NPI project schedules, prototype build plans, budget, and resource commitments.
• Work with the NPI development team to ensure there is good alignment in project deliverables, and the team is set up for success from capability, capacity, and schedule perspectives.
• Manage prototype material, build documentation, tooling, and coordinate build resources.
• Perform cost, scenario, and risk analysis to project product costs, risks, and mitigation options.
• Facilitate a cadence for regular project status review meetings and escalate key issues/project risks in a timely manner.
• Set up manufacturing infrastructure to ensure a smooth production transition. This includes managing production document generation, equipment/tool acquisitions, and material set up.
• Ensure manufacturing capability and capacity exist to meet partner's mature forecast.
• Participate in the development of technology roadmaps in response to future partners' needs.
• Identify efficiency improvement opportunities and implement them across multiple programs and projects through continuous improvement of the PLC/NPI processes.
• Provide first-level technical consultant for new project inquiries.

Critical Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation) that effectively and clearly transfer information to both technical and non-technical teams in a professional manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude, and a focus on team achievements.
• The ability to view issues from a system-level as well as from multiple perspectives to drive critical decisions in a timely manner.
• Effective listening skills to learn and understand technical/logistical challenges and communicate them effectively with our R&D partners and upper management.
• A proactive mindset in identifying solutions in a time-sensitive and often ambiguous situation.
• Effective negotiation, problem-solving, decision-making, planning, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams including marketing, engineering, operations, production, and supply chain.
• Effective in managing and monitoring budget metrics according to the project plan.
• Self-driven with excellent organization skills, detailed-oriented, and discipline to follow process.
• Efficient in time-management and comfortable in handling multiple projects in parallel.

Job Qualifications

This is an Expert level position.

• Minimum 15 years of experience in project/program management roles.
• Familiar with Keysight's NPI and PLC processes.
• Experience with Oracle (BOM and Routers) and 3Dex data management tools.
• Proficient with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point and Microsoft Word.
• Experience with supply chain and manufacturing operation environments and needs.

Pay Range:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident, Disability insurance
• Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Family Leave
• Discounts, Perks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)

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***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***

Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.