Silicon Operations Program Manager

Nvidia invites qualified professionals to step into the Silicon Operations Program Manager position in Santa Clara, California. This full-time opportunity centers on guiding high-impact operational programs that keep complex silicon initiatives on track for candidates seeking Silicon Operations Program Manager roles in Santa Clara, California.

Role Overview

In the Silicon Operations Program Manager seat at Nvidia in Santa Clara, CA, you will serve as the central point for aligning cross-team efforts around silicon readiness, production coordination, and program milestones. The work demands clear ownership of schedules, proactive risk handling, and consistent communication so that operational goals stay synchronized with nearby engineering and manufacturing partners in the Santa Clara area. Successful Silicon Operations Program Manager professionals will thrive by bringing structure to multi-threaded workstreams while remaining responsive to shifting priorities common to silicon operations.

Your Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end planning and execution for silicon operations programs, converting strategic objectives into realistic timelines and deliverables
• Facilitate daily collaboration among design, process, quality, and supply-chain contributors to surface issues early and keep silicon readiness on schedule
• Build and maintain detailed program roadmaps, risk registers, and contingency options for volume ramp or process-transfer activities
• Track critical silicon metrics such as yield trends, cycle times, and inventory health, then synthesize clear status briefings for leadership
• Drive process-improvement cycles that reduce variability and strengthen hand-offs across the silicon operations value chain
• Organize and lead regular working sessions, ensuring every stakeholder leaves with shared action items and updated priorities
• Escalate systemic blockers promptly and negotiate trade-offs that protect overall program integrity

Requirements

• Demonstrated background as a program manager handling operations or manufacturing programs, ideally connected to silicon or semiconductor flows
• Solid grasp of silicon-product lifecycle stages, common production constraints, and multi-party coordination needs
• Proven ability to create schedules, manage dependencies, and apply structured risk-assessment methods under tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with technical specialists as well as executive audiences
• Strong analytical judgment for evaluating data, prioritizing work, and recommending practical course corrections
• Bachelor-level preparation in engineering, operations, business, or comparable professional experience
• Readiness to perform the Silicon Operations Program Manager duties on-site in Santa Clara, CA under a full-time schedule

Working at Nvidia

Nvidia is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment.

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