Senior Program Manager – 800G & 1.6T OSFP Optical Transceivers

Supermicro

. Lead end-to-end program execution for 800G and 1.6T OSFP optical transceiver products from concept through volume production .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesSenior💰 $165,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex program execution for optical transceiver products, managing product lifecycles, and driving alignment across cross-functional teams. Proficient in risk management, stakeholder communication, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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Program ManagementOptical NetworkingProduct Lifecycle ManagementRisk ManagementStakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills

Program ExecutionCross-Functional Team LeadershipProduct Release ManagementOptical Transceiver DevelopmentHigh-Speed Optical Interconnect TechnologiesNPI ManagementFirmware Development CoordinationSoftware Development CoordinationManufacturing ReadinessCost Reduction Initiatives

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsExecutive CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

OSFPOSFP-XDHyperscale Cloud InfrastructureAI Networking Environments

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPgMPPMI-ACPScrum Master

Industry Keywords

TelecommunicationsSemiconductorNetworking HardwareData Center InfrastructureOptical Communications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end program execution for 800G and 1.6T OSFP optical transceiver products from concept through volume production
Develop and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, milestones, budgets, and resource allocations
Drive alignment across optics, electrical, mechanical, firmware, software, validation, operations, quality, and supply chain teams
Manage program risks, dependencies, and critical path activities
Provide executive-level status reporting, program reviews, and escalation management
Establish program governance processes, metrics, and best practices
Manage hardware and software product release cycles and coordinate release readiness activities
Track feature readiness, bug resolution, firmware/software releases, qualification status, interoperability testing, and customer commitments
Drive release schedules and align hardware milestones with software/firmware deliverables
Lead release reviews and develop go-to-market and deployment readiness plans
Manage NPI programs for 800G OSFP DR8, 2xDR4, FR4, LR4, 1.6T OSFP, OSFP-XD, and PAM4-based optical interconnect products
Drive development through EVT, DVT, PVT, qualification, customer sampling, and production ramps
Coordinate design reviews, validation activities, and manufacturing readiness reviews
Ensure compliance with industry standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements
Partner with strategic customers on product qualification and deployment
Support technical reviews, roadmap discussions, and customer escalations
Act as primary program interface between internal teams and external stakeholders
Drive manufacturing readiness and production ramp activities
Coordinate with contract manufacturers, suppliers, and component vendors
Monitor supply chain risks, lead times, and capacity constraints
Support cost reduction and yield improvement initiatives
Ensure manufacturing quality and reliability objectives are achieved

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related technical field
8+ years of Program Management experience in optical networking, telecommunications, semiconductor, networking hardware, or data center infrastructure industries
Demonstrated success managing complex cross-functional hardware development programs
Experience managing product lifecycles from concept through production
Strong project planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication skills
Proven ability to influence and drive alignment across global organizations
Excellent written, verbal, and executive communication skills
Experience managing 800G and/or 1.6T optical transceiver product development programs
Deep understanding of OSFP and OSFP-XD architectures and high-speed optical interconnect technologies
Proven experience managing hardware and software product releases for networking, optical communications, semiconductor, or data center products
Experience coordinating firmware, software, and hardware development cycles within NPI and product lifecycle management processes
Strong knowledge of hyperscale cloud infrastructure and AI networking environments
Experience working directly with hyperscale customers including Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Google, or equivalent cloud service providers
PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master, or equivalent certification preferred
MBA or Master's degree in Engineering or related discipline preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Potential bonus compensation
Equity award programs
Equal opportunity employer