[Remote] Program Manager – PLM, Hardware NPI & Operations : 26-02717

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The confidential company is seeking a Program Manager to lead product lifecycle, hardware new product introduction, configuration management, and operational readiness programs for complex hardware infrastructure products. The role partners with Engineering, Product Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Operations, and external suppliers to drive products from definition and BOM development through NPI, production readiness, deployment, sustaining, and end of life.

Responsibilities

• Manage PLM activities including BOMs, product structures, SKUs, product master data, revisions, and lifecycle states
• Drive ECO/MCO, change control, approvals, effectivity, and configuration management processes.Lead hardware programs across prototype, engineering builds, qualification, NPI, production ramp, sustaining, and EOL
• Coordinate Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Fulfillment, Finance, and Operations teams
• Ensure material availability, supplier commitments, inventory, demand, shortages, and build readiness align with program schedules
• Partner with ODMs, CMs, suppliers, and 3PL partners to resolve operational and production constraints
• Support PLM/ERP implementations, system migrations, UAT, workflow design, and business-process improvements
• Develop dashboards and KPIs covering BOM health, lifecycle status, change management, operational readiness, and program performance

Skills

• 7+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, PLM, Hardware NPI, Operations Program Management, Supply Chain, or a related field
• Strong experience with PLM, BOM/product structures, configuration management, and product lifecycle processes
• Experience managing hardware NPI, production readiness, sustaining, and/or EOL programs
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex cross-functional programs involving Engineering and Operations
• Experience working with ERP/PLM systems and product master data

Benefits

• Remote work arrangement
• W2 employment

Company Overview

Akraya is your trusted partner for Digital Transformation. It was founded in 2001, and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://akraya.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

Akraya, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2026, 18 in 2025, 7 in 2024, 5 in 2023, 12 in 2022, 10 in 2021, 13 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.