New Product Introduction (NPI) Operations Manager

Our partner is looking for an experienced NPI Operations Manager to coordinate the introduction of complex electronic hardware products from development through manufacturing and commercial launch.

The role focuses on NPI planning manufacturing readiness risk management and coordination across engineering supply chain production and commercial teams.

You will ensure alignment between departments identify potential delays and provide leadership with clear visibility of launch readiness.

Location: Barcelona Spain
Working model: Hybrid
Employment: Full time

• Manage integrated NPI schedules milestones dependencies and critical paths.

• Coordinate readiness across engineering procurement manufacturing quality and commercial teams.

• Facilitate EVT DVT PVT and production launch reviews.

• Identify and escalate risks delays and operational gaps.

• Track manufacturing readiness component availability production ramp and logistics.

• Coordinate with external suppliers and manufacturing partners.

• Maintain NPI dashboards progress reports and risk registers.

• Improve NPI processes workflows and documentation.

• 10 years in the technology industry including 5 years in NPI or operations program management.

• Proven experience launching complex electronic hardware products into volume production.

• Strong knowledge of EVT DVT PVT and manufacturing readiness processes.

• Experience with electronics manufacturing PCB/PCA assembly system integration and supply chains.

• Experience coordinating engineering manufacturing procurement and quality teams.

• Strong skills in project planning risk management and dependency tracking.

• Experience working with external manufacturers and suppliers.

• Proficiency with MS Project Jira Smartsheet or equivalent.

• Masters degree in Engineering or a related technical field.

• Fluent English.

Important: Candidates must demonstrate direct experience coordinating hardware NPI programs through production and launch rather than managing software projects alone.

• Experience with servers networking HPC or data center hardware.

• AI accelerator or semiconductor industry experience.

• International manufacturing experience particularly in Asia.

• PMP or PRINCE2 certification.

• MBA or business qualification.

• Spanish language proficiency.

• Knowledge of CE EMC and product certification.

• Experience improving NPI processes in growing companies.

• Flexible working hours

• Hybrid model 4 days office 1 day from home

• 1 week per year working from anywhere

• 25 days annual leave plus December 24 and 31

• Monthly food allowance

• Private medical insurance

• Relocation bonus

• Housing search support

• Visa support subject to approval

• Family relocation support subject to eligibility

• Virtual shares subject to plan terms

• Language classes

• Tax incentive