Senior Technical Program Manager

Supermicro

Sr. Technical Program Manager at Supermicro responsible for driving OEM switch platforms' full lifecycle execution.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

Technical Program ManagementProject ManagementSystems EngineeringNetworkingData Center HardwareHigh-Performance ComputingFirmware DevelopmentSoftware IntegrationSystem ValidationNew Product Introduction

Soft Skills

LeadershipInfluencingCross-Functional Team CoordinationRisk ManagementResource CoordinationIssue ResolutionContinuous ImprovementCommunicationOrganizational SkillsStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

Project DashboardsStatus Reporting StructuresOperational MetricsEscalation ManagementValidation MilestonesQualification ActivitiesCustomer Acceptance ReadinessChange ManagementDeployment MethodologiesProgram Governance Processes

Industry Keywords

OEM Switch PlatformsHardware ArchitectureASICsCustomer Deployment ActivitiesTechnical ReviewsEscalation PathsOperational Review MechanismsCritical Technical IssuesDependenciesAction Items

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead cross-functional program execution for OEM switch platforms, including hardware, firmware, software, validation, and customer deployment activities
Drive end-to-end project planning, scheduling, risk management, resource coordination, and milestone tracking across internal teams and external partners
Coordinate closely with key partner's engineering, operations, and support teams to manage deliverables, escalations, release schedules, and issue resolution activities
Establish and maintain program governance processes, status reporting structures, escalation paths, and operational review mechanisms
Track and manage critical technical issues, dependencies, action items, and cross-functional blockers to ensure timely project execution and on-time delivery
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) processes, validation milestones, qualification activities, and customer acceptance readiness
Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, issue tracking, change management, and deployment methodologies
Develop executive-level status reports, project dashboards, risk assessments, and operational metrics for leadership reviews
Coordinate customer-facing activities including deployment schedules, technical reviews, escalation management, and program updates
Ensure strong alignment between business objectives, customer requirements, and engineering execution priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (Master’s degree preferred)
8+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Project Management, or Systems Engineering roles, with a focus on networking, data center hardware, or high-performance computing products
Proven experience managing complex programs involving networking switches, ASICs, firmware, and software integration
Strong technical background and ability to understand hardware architecture, firmware development, software integration, and system validation processes
Strong ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Experience with NPI (New Product Introduction) and product qualification processes in the data center or server industry.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Participation in bonus and equity award programs