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Overview

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.

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of technical infrastructure and hardware platform programs across planning, integration, validation, manufacturing, and deployment phases.

• Coordinate programs involving PAN FW (Palo Alto firewall) environments and Cumulus-based switching infrastructure.

• Manage schedules, milestones, risks, dependencies, and execution tracking across multiple engineering teams and external vendors.

• Drive cross-functional alignment between hardware engineering, software/firmware teams, validation engineering, operations, supply chain, and manufacturing partners.

• Coordinate chamber testing activities, hardware qualification efforts, and infrastructure readiness programs.

• Partner with contract manufacturers (CMs) to track manufacturing schedules, issue resolution, production readiness, and deployment timelines.

• Support new hardware introduction (NPI), build readiness, validation planning, and manufacturing execution activities.

• Facilitate technical reviews, status reporting, executive communications, and escalation management.

• Identify operational gaps and drive workflow/process improvements that improve engineering efficiency and program execution.

• Build objective reporting mechanisms, dashboards, and KPIs for program governance and delivery transparency.

• Support forecasting, capacity planning, resource coordination, and prioritization across concurrent initiatives.

• Ensure program deliverables are completed on schedule while managing evolving priorities and technical challenges.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).

• 5-7 years of experience in Technical Program Management, Technical Project Management, Infrastructure Program Management, or related engineering delivery roles.

• Strong experience managing complex cross-functional technical programs involving hardware and infrastructure engineering.

• Familiarity with PAN FW (Palo Alto Networks firewalls), enterprise networking, or switching environments.

• Exposure to Cumulus Linux switching platforms or modern data center networking environments.

• Experience coordinating hardware engineering and software/firmware workstreams.

• Experience working with chamber testing environments, hardware qualification labs, or system validation programs.

• Experience partnering with contract manufacturers (CMs), suppliers, or manufacturing operations teams.

• Strong understanding of project scheduling, dependency management, risk tracking, and execution governance.

• Demonstrated ability to resolve technical execution issues, schedule conflicts, and resource constraints.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to engineering leadership and executive stakeholders.

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting data center, AI infrastructure, networking, or large-scale hardware platform programs.

• Familiarity with hardware lifecycle management, NPI processes, rack integration, or deployment operations.

• Experience with Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar TPM/project management tools.

• Knowledge of infrastructure observability, operational reporting, and engineering governance frameworks.

• PMP, Agile, Scrum, or related project management certifications preferred.

• Experience driving process optimization and operational improvements across engineering organizations.

Salary Range

• Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit.
• Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors.

Astreya offers comprehensive benefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees, including:

• Medical provided throughUHC(PPO, HSA,Surestoptions) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only

• Dental provided throughUHC

• Nationwide Vision provided byUHC

• Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care

• Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)

• Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g.Udemy and Coursera

• Corporate Wellness Programprovided by Goomi Group

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellness Days

  401k Plan

• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short Term & Long Term Disability

• Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)

• Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)

• Paid Holidays

• Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or otherancillarybenefits required under state and federal law