Senior Technical Project Manager

<p>We are seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager (TPM) to drive execution across next-generation network infrastructure and hardware platform programs. This role will focus heavily on PAN FW (Palo Alto Networks Firewalls), Cumulus-based switching environments, hardware validation workflows, and coordination across engineering labs, chamber testing environments, and contract manufacturing partners.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate combines strong technical program management discipline with hands-on exposure to network infrastructure hardware programs, system integration, and manufacturing operations. This individual will partner closely with hardware engineering, firmware/software teams, validation engineering, supply chain, operations, and external manufacturing vendors to ensure successful delivery of critical infrastructure initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>This role requires an execution-oriented TPM who can manage complex dependencies, coordinate multiple technical workstreams, and drive programs from planning through deployment readiness in fast-paced engineering environments.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead end-to-end execution of technical infrastructure and hardware platform programs across planning, integration, validation, manufacturing, and deployment phases.</li><li>Coordinate programs involving PAN FW (Palo Alto firewall) environments and Cumulus-based switching infrastructure.</li><li>Manage schedules, milestones, risks, dependencies, and execution tracking across multiple engineering teams and external vendors.</li><li>Drive cross-functional alignment between hardware engineering, software/firmware teams, validation engineering, operations, supply chain, and manufacturing partners.</li><li>Coordinate chamber testing activities, hardware qualification efforts, and infrastructure readiness programs.</li><li>Partner with contract manufacturers (CMs) to track manufacturing schedules, issue resolution, production readiness, and deployment timelines.</li><li>Support new hardware introduction (NPI), build readiness, validation planning, and manufacturing execution activities.</li><li>Facilitate technical reviews, status reporting, executive communications, and escalation management.</li><li>Identify operational gaps and drive workflow/process improvements that improve engineering efficiency and program execution.</li><li>Build objective reporting mechanisms, dashboards, and KPIs for program governance and delivery transparency.</li><li>Support forecasting, capacity planning, resource coordination, and prioritization across concurrent initiatives.</li><li>Ensure program deliverables are completed on schedule while managing evolving priorities and technical challenges.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).</li><li>5–7 years of experience in Technical Program Management, Technical Project Management, Infrastructure Program Management, or related engineering delivery roles.</li><li>Strong experience managing complex cross-functional technical programs involving hardware and infrastructure engineering.</li><li>Familiarity with PAN FW (Palo Alto Networks firewalls), enterprise networking, or switching environments.</li><li>Exposure to Cumulus Linux switching platforms or modern data center networking environments.</li><li>Experience coordinating hardware engineering and software/firmware workstreams.</li><li>Experience working with chamber testing environments, hardware qualification labs, or system validation programs.</li><li>Experience partnering with contract manufacturers (CMs), suppliers, or manufacturing operations teams.</li><li>Strong understanding of project scheduling, dependency management, risk tracking, and execution governance.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to resolve technical execution issues, schedule conflicts, and resource constraints.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to engineering leadership and executive stakeholders.</li><li>Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Experience supporting data center, AI infrastructure, networking, or large-scale hardware platform programs.</li><li>Familiarity with hardware lifecycle management, NPI processes, rack integration, or deployment operations.</li><li>Experience with Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar TPM/project management tools.</li><li>Knowledge of infrastructure observability, operational reporting, and engineering governance frameworks.</li><li>PMP, Agile, Scrum, or related project management certifications preferred.</li><li>Experience driving process optimization and operational improvements across engineering organizations.</li></ul><p></p>