Sr. NPI Program Manager - Irvine, CA 92612

About the role

This role leads the introduction of GaN and SiC power semiconductor products from concept through commercial launch and manages the NPI PM team. The focus is on driving structured, gate-based product introduction programs across the power semiconductor portfolio.

What you'll do

• Own and lead end-to-end NPI program management for GaN and SiC power product introductions from kickoff through device qualification, commercial release, and production handoff.
• Define and execute structured NPI plans including work breakdown structures, program schedules, milestone definitions, gate criteria, and resource requirements.
• Lead all NPI gate reviews, ensuring gate packages are complete, criteria are met, and open actions are tracked.
• Drive cross-functional NPI execution across R&D, process engineering, applications, quality, operations, and supply chain.
• Manage foundry, OSAT, and component supplier NPI coordination, including qualification lot scheduling, sample delivery tracking, and test data review.
• Directly manage and mentor junior NPI program managers and interns, providing guidance and supporting professional development.

What you'll need

• BS in Electrical Engineering.
• 3 to 5 years of professional NPI program management experience within the semiconductor industry, managing structured new product introduction programs through a gate-based process.
• Demonstrated track record of independently leading semiconductor NPI programs from concept through qualification and commercial product launch.
• Direct experience managing or mentoring junior team members, interns, or program coordinators.
• Solid understanding of semiconductor device fundamentals, IC or power product development processes, and key technical milestones in a semiconductor NPI lifecycle.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite including Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, data modeling), PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams, Planner, and SharePoint.

Nice to have

• Hands-on NPI experience with GaN, Silicon Carbide (SiC), or Wide Bandgap (WBG) power semiconductor products, including device qualification and commercial release.
• PMP certification or equivalent formal project management training (e.g., PMI, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum).
• Experience with PLM or ERP systems (e.g., Agile PLM, SAP, Oracle) in the context of semiconductor NPI and product lifecycle management.
• Track record of building or significantly improving NPI gate processes, program tracking systems, or launch readiness frameworks in a semiconductor organization.
• Exposure to AI hardware, data center power systems, EV powertrain, or renewable energy power conversion applications.

Skills: NPI program management, GaN, SiC, device qualification, semiconductor industry, gate reviews