Principal Technical Program Manager

Hyve Company Overview
Hyve Solutions transforms complex engineering challenges into production reality for technology innovators building AI, cloud, and connected infrastructure. As a US-based manufacturing partner, the company rapidly delivers fast, agile execution through dep technical partnerships and co-innovation, and supply chain clarity. Hyve's integrated ODM, CM, and SI capabilities eliminate vendor complexity while accelerating time-to-market with single-partner accountability from design through scale. The company co-innovates with deep engineering expertise, treating customer success as its own while building tomorrow's digital infrastructure.

Hyve Company Overview
Hyve Solutions transforms complex engineering challenges into production reality for technology innovators building AI, cloud, and connected infrastructure. As a US-based manufacturing partner, the company rapidly delivers fast, agile execution through dep technical partnerships and co-innovation, and supply chain clarity. Hyve's integrated ODM, CM, and SI capabilities eliminate vendor complexity while accelerating time-to-market with single-partner accountability from design through scale. The company co-innovates with deep engineering expertise, treating customer success as its own while building tomorrow's digital infrastructure.

Hyve Solutions is seeking a highly motivated and experienced

Principal Technical Program Manager

to lead the development and delivery of next-generation server, storage, AI, and rack-scale infrastructure platforms for hyperscale cloud customers. This role is responsible for driving complex hardware development programs from concept and architecture through qualification, manufacturing ramp, and customer deployment. The Senior Program Manager will serve as the central leader coordinating cross-functional teams including Engineering, Platform Validation, Product Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Operations, and Customer Engineering to ensure successful execution of strategic programs.

Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Execution

Lead end-to-end hardware development programs across server, storage, rack integration, and infrastructure platforms for a hyper scalar/s.

Develop and manage integrated program schedules, milestones, resource plans, and execution strategies.

Drive alignment across engineering, operations, supply chain, and manufacturing organizations.

Ensure programs meet cost, quality, schedule, and customer delivery objectives.

Establish program governance, review cadence, and executive reporting mechanisms.

Product Development Management

Manage product lifecycle activities from concept, architecture definition, prototyping, EVT, DVT, PVT, production release, and sustaining engineering for multiple programs

Coordinate hardware, firmware, software, mechanical, thermal, and validation teams throughout development.

Drive design reviews, readiness assessments, and release approvals working with multiple Technical Program Managers

Track critical path dependencies and proactively resolve program risks.

Customer Engagement

Act as primary program interface for strategic hyperscale and enterprise customers.

Lead customer program reviews, status meetings, technical discussions, and escalation management.

Translate customer requirements into actionable engineering and operational plans.

Maintain strong customer relationships while ensuring delivery commitments are achieved.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Partner with Engineering, Platform Validation, Manufacturing, Quality, Global Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations teams.

Drive timely decision-making and issue resolution across multiple organizations.

Influence stakeholders at all organizational levels without direct authority.

Facilitate cross-functional communication and organizational alignment.

Risk & Change Management

Identify program risks, technical challenges, and resource constraints early.

Develop mitigation and contingency plans.

Lead change control processes and manage impacts to schedule, cost, and scope.

Escalate critical issues appropriately while driving resolution ownership.

Manufacturing & Supply Chain Readiness

Support manufacturing readiness, pilot builds, and production ramp activities.

Coordinate with ODM, supplier, and internal operations teams to ensure successful launches.

Monitor material readiness, capacity planning, and supply chain risks.

Drive factory execution and production issue resolution.

Metrics & Continuous Improvement

Define and monitor program KPIs, execution dashboards, and business metrics.

Drive process improvements to enhance predictability, quality, and operational efficiency.

Capture lessons learned and implement best practices across the organization.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Operations, or related technical discipline.

10+ years of experience in technical program management, product development, or engineering leadership.

5+ years leading complex hardware development programs.

Strong understanding of server, storage, networking, data center infrastructure, or AI platform development.

Experience managing programs through hardware development phases (Concept, EVT, DVT, PVT, Production).

Proven ability to lead large cross-functional teams and manage executive stakeholder communications.

Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Strong proficiency with program planning and project management tools.

Preferred Qualifications

MBA or Master's degree in Engineering or related discipline.

PMP, PgMP, Agile, or equivalent certification.

Experience supporting hyperscale cloud providers and enterprise customers.

Experience with rack integration, OCP platforms, AI infrastructure, GPU server development, or liquid cooling technologies.

Knowledge of manufacturing operations, NPI processes, and supply chain management.

Familiarity with PLM, ERP, quality systems, and engineering change processes.

Leadership Competencies

Strategic Thinking

Executive Presence

Customer Focus

Systems Thinking

Ownership & Accountability

Data-Driven Decision Making

Conflict Resolution

Risk Management

Change Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Success Metrics

On-time completion of program milestones

Successful product qualification and launch execution

Achievement of customer delivery commitments

Manufacturing readiness and production ramp success

Program budget and resource performance

Customer satisfaction and executive stakeholder feedback

Reduction of program risks and escalation volumen

Improvement in product quality and operational efficiency

The anticipated base salary range for this position is

$220,000-$260,000 annually . Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and business needs.

What's in it for you
Benefit Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Mental Health Care

401K with match

Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Days

Tuition Reimbursement

Perks at Work

LEAP Program

MyFlexPay

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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