Operational Program Manager Jobs in Hayward, CA (NOW HIRING)

Overview

Amprius Technologies is seeking a driven, technically fluent Supply Chain Operations Program Manager to lead cross-functional execution for supplier industrialization, new product introduction, and manufacturing scale-up. This role serves as a key bridge across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and external manufacturing partners to ensure programs move from prototype through production with speed, rigor, and clear accountability.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who operates effectively in a fast-paced, high-focus environment and can bring structure, visibility, and disciplined execution to complex supply chain and manufacturing programs. This individual will own program cadence, risk management, milestone tracking, and executive communication across internal teams and global suppliers.

Responsibilities

Lead complex supply chain and operations programs from development through production ramp and high-volume manufacturing.

Define program scope, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and critical path in partnership with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain.

Drive program execution across internal teams and external suppliers, contract manufacturers, and second-source partners.

Maintain the program source of truth, including schedules, action registers, key metrics, risks, and recovery plans.

Identify, escalate, and mitigate risks related to supply readiness, manufacturing readiness, quality, cost, capacity, and schedule.

Run program kickoff meetings and ongoing cross-functional reviews to align stakeholders on priorities, ownership, and execution status.

Serve as the primary operations and supply chain interface for program status, issues, tradeoffs, and escalation paths.

Create concise executive updates, dashboards, and decision-support materials for leadership review.

Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to support DFM/DFA, process transfer, line readiness, validation activities, and production ramp planning.

Coordinate NPI readiness across suppliers and manufacturing partners, including qualification timing, material readiness, process validation, and launch execution.

Support supplier selection and qualification efforts by coordinating cross-functional inputs, readiness reviews, audit follow-up, and risk-based assessments.

Drive BOM readiness, change control coordination, and supply continuity planning throughout the product lifecycle.

Help establish scalable operating mechanisms, reporting tools, and program management disciplines that improve execution and visibility across the organization.

Qualifications

Demonstrated experience leading complex cross-functional programs involving suppliers, contract manufacturers, and production scale-up.

Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes, supplier industrialization, NPI, and production ramp execution.

Proven ability to build and manage integrated schedules, drive issue resolution, and maintain alignment across multiple stakeholders and sites.

Strong analytical skills, including the ability to use data, metrics, and structured problem solving to support decisions and drive accountability.

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to prepare crisp executive summaries and influence senior cross-functional stakeholders.

Commercial and operational fluency working with global suppliers and manufacturing partners; familiarity with MSAs, long-term supply agreements, and change management processes is a plus.

Experience navigating international supply chain risk, trade, and regional manufacturing considerations is preferred.

Lithium-ion cell, battery, or other advanced manufacturing experience is preferred.

PMP or equivalent program management training is a plus.

Mandarin or Korean language capability is a plus.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related technical field; equivalent experience may be considered.

5 - 8 years of experience in operations program management, supply chain program management, NPI, or manufacturing program execution in a technical product environment.

Ability to travel internationally up to 25%.

Benefits

       Comprehensive compensation package includes base salary + RSUs. Salary range for this role is $120,000 to $190,000. Base salary will be determined based on knowledge, experience, and education.

       Health benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage.  Medical options of HMO and PPO plans.

       Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA). HSA compatible Medical Plan, FSA Options.

       Pet Health Insurance (dog & cats)

       Traditional and Roth 40l(k) Plans

       Generous vacation leave starts with 3 weeks annual accrual. 10 paid holidays. Sick time off.

       Cell phone reimbursement

Amprius Technologies is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information (GINA), protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. The Company's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, and administer all employment-related matters based on an individual's qualifications, abilities, and efforts without regard to protected status.