Technical Project Manager Mechanical NPI & liquid Cooling Systems for Datacenter

Job Title: Technical Project Manager – Mechanical NPI & Cooling Systems for DataCenter-L10/L11

Location: Santa Clara, CA (Fully Onsite) + up to around 6 weeks of travel to various Domestic/International sites
Type: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire
Interviews: 3 Rounds (MS Teams + Onsite with NPI/Manufacturing Teams)
Start Date: ASAP
Requirements: Background Check + Valid U.S. Passport
Travel: Typically, up to 4–6 weeks over a 6-month period (domestic, near-shore, offshore sites)

Scope:

We are seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead and coordinate complex, cross-functional programs supporting manufacturing, test infrastructure, and next-generation hardware deployments. This role is ideal for a highly organized and technically fluent program manager who thrives at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and operations.

The TPM will work closely with Hardware Engineering, Manufacturing Test, Infrastructure, Facilities, Supply Chain, NPI, and global EMS/CM partners to drive execution, manage risks, and ensure on-time delivery of critical programs. Experience with liquid cooling manufacturing and deployment in HPC or data center environments is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end technical programs from concept through production deployment, ensuring alignment across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and external partners.
• Drive cross-functional execution across teams such as Hardware Engineering, Manufacturing Test, Infrastructure, Facilities, Supply Chain, NPI, Quality, and EMS/CM partners.
• Develop and maintain detailed program plans, schedules, milestones, and dependency tracking for complex manufacturing and infrastructure initiatives.
• Identify program risks early, drive mitigation plans, and escalate issues appropriately to ensure timely resolution.
• Serve as the primary point of coordination for manufacturing-related programs involving test infrastructure, factory readiness, and deployment scale-up.
• Coordinate build readiness reviews, pilot builds, and production ramp activities with internal teams and external manufacturing partners.
• Track program deliverables, action items, and decisions, ensuring clear ownership and follow-through.
• Drive clear communication across stakeholders through regular status updates, executive summaries, and program reviews.
• Support DFx initiatives (DFT, DFM, DFA) by ensuring manufacturability and operational readiness are addressed early in the product lifecycle.
• Lead programs involving advanced liquid cooling infrastructure (AALCs, CDUs, manifolds, facility interfaces) in manufacturing and test environments.
• Coordinate between hardware, mechanical, facilities, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful integration of liquid cooling solutions at scale.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Program Management, or Engineering Program leadership roles.
• 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing Liquid Cooling
• Proven experience driving complex, cross-functional programs involving hardware, software, and manufacturing teams.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Technical background sufficient to understand hardware systems, manufacturing processes, and engineering trade-offs.
• Experience working with global teams and external partners across multiple time zones.
• Ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and execution discipline.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and driving clarity through structure and process.

Nice to Have / Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting manufacturing, test infrastructure, or factory operations in a hardware or systems company.
• Familiarity with EMS / CM environments and global manufacturing operations.
• Experience with liquid cooling systems in manufacturing or data center environments (e.g., CDUs, AALCs, facility cooling interfaces).
• Understanding of HPC, data center, or high-power hardware manufacturing challenges.
• Experience coordinating infrastructure-heavy programs involving power, cooling, networking, or facilities readiness.
• Familiarity with common program management tools (Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, MS Project, etc.).