Senior Technical Project Manager (TPM)

About

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.