NPI Program Manager

Job summary

Lead cross-functional teams and manage product programs from early planning and prototype builds through qualification and volume manufacturing. Ensure supply chain and capacity readiness, manage schedules and budgets, and track costs and yield improvements to meet margin targets.

Job details

About Inpho Inpho is a fast-growing scale-up, focused on developing cutting-edge optoelectronic solutions for next-generation communications, and photonic systems. Our multidisciplinary team is pushing the boundaries of innovation in integrated photonics and semiconductor packaging. Inpho’s new class of electro-photonic chips is poised to revolutionize and disrupt the optical interconnect market. Utilizing this new class of chips enables existing optical interconnect systems to be built at much lower cost; new architectures to be deployed that provide significantly higher price/performance; and a whole new generation of higher speed interconnect to be built that to date have been impossible. About the Role We are seeking an NPI Program Manager to lead and drive the successful transition of Inpho’s products from design through to volume manufacturing. This role will manage products through the development process working in partnership with internal and external stakeholders, delivering the product to the market quickly, cost effectively, and efficiently. Key Responsibilities • Cross-Functional Leadership: Guide multi-disciplinary teams across R&D, operations, and supply chain including contract manufactures. • New Product Introduction (NPI): Manage product lifecycles from early planning and prototype builds through qualification and volume manufacturing ramp. • Operation: Manage project to ensure supply chain readiness, capacity readiness, track BOM costs and yield improvements to hit margin targets. • Timeline Management: Define project scope, create detailed schedules, and track major milestones. Follow company gate review process. • Budget Ownership: Manage project expenses, resource allocation. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations or related technical discipline. • 5+ years experience in NPI experience managing complex product launches. • Extensive fiber optics industry experience and broad knowledge of electronics, photonics, and optical communications are strong assets for success in this role. • Proven ability to balance ambitious design timelines with manufacturing constraints and drive programs from prototype through production. • Proven tracking record of influencing external vendors and managing global contract manufacturing partners. • Ability to spend one (1) week each month in Kanata, ON. Soft Skills • Hands-on mindset, especially as the team grows. • Can-do, go-getter attitude. • Strong team player. • Excellent communication across engineering and commercial functions, internally and externally. • Ability to lead by influence. • Startup or high-growth environment experience. Why Join Inpho? • Be part of a mission-driven startup shaping the future of photonics. • Competitive salary, full health benefits and equity packages, flexible work environment, and career growth opportunities. Come work with a dynamic, high-talent team to build and commercialize the highest-performance photonics chips in the world! Additional Information This posting is for a newly created position. The expected compensation range for this position is CAD$115,000 - $150,000 annually. Actual compensation offered for this position will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s skills, level, experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. Inpho may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support aspects of the recruitment process, including candidate screening and assessment. All final hiring decisions are made by Inpho’s Hiring Team. Inpho is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and respectful workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Inpho Human Resources at hr@inpho.io We thank all candidates for their interest in Inpho. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Lead cross-functional teams and manage product programs from early planning and prototype builds through qualification and volume manufacturing. Ensure supply chain and capacity readiness, manage schedules and budgets, and track costs and yield improvements to meet margin targets.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or a related technical discipline, plus at least five years of experience managing complex NPI launches. Candidates should be able to drive products from prototype to production, influence vendors and global contract manufacturers, and communicate effectively across technical and commercial teams; fiber optics and photonics experience are strong assets.

Benefits

• Health Benefits
• Equity
• Flexible Work Environment
• Career Growth Opportunities

Listed skills

• Budget · Preferred
• Supply Chain · Preferred
• Recruitment · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• Planning · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Flexible · Preferred
• discipline · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• New Product Introduction
• Program Management
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Manufacturing Readiness
• Supply Chain Readiness
• Capacity Planning
• Bill of Materials Cost Tracking
• Yield Improvement
• Timeline Management
• Budget Management
• Vendor Management
• Contract Manufacturing
• Fiber Optics
• Photonic Systems
• Optical Communications

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Technology
• Logistics

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