Product Program Manager, Applied Systems Engineering

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.

The NVIDIA Applied Systems team is seeking an experienced technology professional for the position of Product Program Manager (PPM) to support product development efforts. 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. Data Center System platforms are fully integrated combinations of creative, GPU-optimized software, groundbreaking performance, and simplified management to revolutionize:

• 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!

What you will be doing:

Full program ownership, with primary focus on:

• Comprehensive multi-functional schedules - Ensure sound execution strategy is established and driven.

• Continuously assessing program risks and mitigation plans

• Track KPIs (key performance indicators): Bug closure, checklist compliance, etc. and review any POR (plan of record) changes to drive strategy to project teams

• Own POR, document strategy changes and rationale for decisions

• Drive understanding of Product Life Cycle, phase/achievement criteria, and multi-functional interdependencies

• Ensure cohesive collaboration between multi-functional teams and leads such as Head engineer, 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 to develop plans to resolve

• Report out program status to stakeholders 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
  

What we need to see:

• Bachelors (or equivalent experience) in Engineering/CS, Electrical Engineering or similar degree

• 6+ year Product Development Experience

• 5+ year Technical Program Management Experience

• Validated leadership and communication skills

• Ability to influence without authority

• Identify and maneuver 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

• Establish trust and credibility with internal partners

We have a real passion for excellence and for building products that excite the imagination. If you share these values and have the experience and skills to participate, we would love to have you join our team. NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. We have some of the most hard-working and versatile people in the world working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our world-class engineering teams are growing fast. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with real passion for technology, we want to hear from you.

The base salary range is 156,000 USD - 299,000 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.