SR MGR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Job Overview

The Senior Program Manager is a highly visible role responsible for driving the planning, execution, and delivery of solutions for Digital Data Networks’ (DDN) AI / hyperscale customers and ecosystem partners. This role ensures cross-functional alignment, accelerates new product introductions, and champions execution excellence with agility and accountability. Success requires strong influencing skills across diverse stakeholders including Customer Program Management, Project Management, Engineering, Product Management, Sales, Finance, and Operations.

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead program planning and drive cross-functional execution to deliver solutions on time, within scope, and aligned to business objectives.
• Manage program pipeline, schedules, risks, and dependencies for NPI and next-generation solutions.
• Own program risk, change, and escalation management with clear communication and work with core team for resolution paths.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with internal teams, customers, and ecosystem partners.
• Inspire and hold Project Managers accountable to push boundaries, think beyond the conventional, and turn innovative ideas into measurable outcomes through focused execution
• Collaborate with Customer Program Management to engage directly with customers to build confidence, shape expectations, and maintain alignment on deliverables, milestones, and success metrics
• Cultivate constructive tension when needed to challenge assumptions, align priorities, and accelerate decision-making process 
• Partner with PMO to ensure consistent tools, processes, and governance.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and customer experience.

Core Competencies

• Execution-driven: Can-do mindset focused on outcomes, accountability, and removing blockers.
• Structured thinker: Brings clarity and order to complex, ambiguous situations.
• Influential leader: Shapes decisions and drives alignment across functions.
• Crisp communicator: Tailors clear, actionable updates for different audiences.
• Relationship builder: Fosters trusted partnerships internally and externally.
• Adaptive: Balances strategic vision with tactical execution; moves seamlessly between big picture and details (forest vs. trees)
• Motivator: Energizes teams to act with urgency and purpose.
• Curious learner: Eager to explore new technologies, tools, and methods to strengthen execution and innovation
• Change agent: Proactively challenges the status quo, proposing and leading initiatives that drive organizational growth and transformation

What your background should look like

Qualifications

• 12+ years in program, customer, or technical program management, ideally in AI, hyperscale, silicon, or interconnect industries.
• Proven track record managing large-scale, complex programs across global cross-functional teams.
• Strong ability to lead through influence in fast-paced and global environments.
• Experience with manufacturing operations and product development lifecycles.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; PMP/PgMP (or equivalent) preferred.
• Skilled in risk management, program scheduling, and critical path analysis.
• Technically adept with a strong grasp of engineering strategy, operations, and portfolio management.

Competencies