We are looking for an experienced Senior NPI Program Manager to oversee the operational readiness of complex electronic hardware products throughout their introduction to market. You will coordinate multiple technical and operational functions, ensuring alignment between development, manufacturing, supply chain and business stakeholders.

This cross-functional role focuses on improving execution, anticipating risks and ensuring a structured transition from product development to volume production.

Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain integrated NPI schedules, critical paths and dependencies across engineering, procurement, manufacturing and quality teams.
- Coordinate manufacturing readiness, including electronic components, PCA assembly, system integration, production ramp-up and logistics.
- Organize and facilitate stage-gate reviews covering EVT, DVT, PVT and production release milestones.
- Monitor cross-functional risks, scheduling conflicts and operational bottlenecks, ensuring timely escalation and follow-up.
- Prepare consolidated readiness reports and executive dashboards to support operational decision-making.
- Optimize NPI processes, RACI matrices, planning methodologies and cross-functional coordination practices.

Requirements

- 10+ years of experience in the technology industry, with at least 5 years in New Product Introduction, operations program management or similar cross-functional roles.




- Proven experience managing the industrialization and production launch of complex electronic hardware systems.
- Strong understanding of electronics manufacturing, component supply chains, PCA fabrication and assembly, system integration, testing and after-sales operations.
- Solid knowledge of NPI stage-gate methodologies, including EVT, DVT and PVT, combined with integrated planning, dependency management and risk assessment skills.
- Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, Industrial Engineering or a related technical discipline. Experience with MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira or equivalent tools, and fluent English are required.
- Valuable: Experience coordinating international suppliers and manufacturing partners, NPI process improvement, PMP or Prince2 certification, MBA training and fluent Spanish.

Benefits

- Salary range: Open salary depending on experience
- Hybrid working model (4 days per week at the office in Barcelona and 1 day working from home).
- One week per year of remote work from anywhere in the world.
- Professional growth opportunities in a collaborative and technically focused environment.
- Cross-functional responsibilities with exposure to senior management and international stakeholders.

If you believe you are the idóneo candidate for the Senior NPI Program Manager role, do not hesitate to apply to the offer with your LinkedIn profile or uploading your CV. We will contact you very soon!

📌 Senior NPI Program Manager (Advanced Hardware) (Barcelona)
🏢 IKIGAI TALENT GROUP
📍 Barcelona