NVIDIA
ProgramandOperationsLead
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“Program and Operations Lead at NVIDIA. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Own contractor lifecycle operations from start to finish. Engage directly with vendor program managers on candidate shortlisting, onboarding documents, and onboarding execution”
Industry & Context.
analytical skills; identify trends; translate complex information into crisp, decision-ready options; resolution options ready for leadership’s decision
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
over 5 years in program management, business operations, or a data-focused operations position within a technology or semiconductor firm, Demonstrated experience managing contractor operations — SOWs, POs, billing, onboarding, financial acumen in budget tracking, approvals workflows, and planned vs. actual reporting, Experience coordinating with external vendors and collaborating with Real Estate & Site Services teams on infrastructure projects such as lab buildouts or space fit-outs, analytical skills — able to define and track important metrics, work with operational data, identify trends, and translate complex information into crisp, decision-ready options for senior collaborators, Proficiency with program management tools (JIRA, Smartsheet, or equivalent), Proficiency with data and reporting tools (Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent), Proficiency with financial systems (Coupa, SAP, Ariba, or equivalent), Proficiency with AI efficiency tools (Claude, Copilot, ChatGPT, or equivalent) to accelerate analysis, reporting, drafting, and operational workflows
Nice to Have
Prior experience in a Strategy & Operations, Business Operations, or Program Management role where converting complex operational data into leadership-ready recommendations was fundamental to the position, Background supporting an engineering lab or hardware team in a semiconductor company, with familiarity with lab infrastructure and operations, Ability to operate independently on execution while knowing exactly when and how to raise issues, proven record of staying ahead of program risks and sharing the right information at the right time without prompting, Demonstrated use of AI tools to meaningfully improve personal efficiency — faster analysis, automated reporting, smarter drafting, or streamlined workflows
What You'll Do.
Own contractor lifecycle operations from start to finish
Engage directly with vendor program managers on candidate shortlisting
and onboarding execution
Maintain an accurate live roster and send all approvals to leadership
Collate and coordinate all team spending requests
Manage the approvals workflow and maintain a real-time tracker of forecasted versus actual spend across categories
Program-manage lab buildouts end-to-end in partnership with Real Estate & Site Services
Manage vendor relationships for lab equipment
Proactively surface blockers
and schedule changes across all workstreams
Develop and sustain operational dashboards for contractor
and laboratory initiatives
Define and track key metrics for each workstream
Deliver structured analyses presenting clear choices and a suggested course of action at every critical decision point
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Engage directly with vendor program managers; partner with Real Estate & Site Services; collaborating with Real Estate & Site Services teams on infrastructure projects; collaborating with senior collaborators
Communication Scope
present data as clear options and recommendations; presenting options to leadership for renewals, blocking issues, or vendor changes; presenting clear choices and a suggested course of action; translate complex information into crisp, decision-ready options for senior collaborators; sharing the right information at the right time without prompting
Process & Methodology
program management, project plans, achievement tracking, cross-functional coordination, operational framework maintenance, responding swiftly without missing critical details, staying ahead of program risks
Full Job Description
NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world. NVIDIA Silicon Co-Design Group wants an experienced Program & Operations Lead to act as the team’s operational multiplier. Your duties include managing the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of operational data covering contractor management, financials, and lab programs. You will present that data as clear options and recommendations so leadership can make well-informed decisions. You maintain the operational framework that keeps programs moving forward, prevents anything from being overlooked, and helps the team respond swiftly without missing critical details. **What you’ll be doing:** * Own contractor lifecycle operations from start to finish. Engage directly with vendor program managers on candidate shortlisting, onboarding documents, and onboarding execution. Maintain an accurate live roster and send all approvals to leadership. * Collate and coordinate all team spending requests, capturing priority, justification, and budget impact. Manage the approvals workflow and maintain a real-time tracker of forecasted versus actual spend across categories. * Program-manage lab buildouts end-to-end in partnership with Real Estate & Site Services — owning project plans, achievement tracking, and cross-functional coordination across power, cooling, networking, safety, and equipment delivery
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