Principal NPI Program Manager
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Santa Clara, CA · $102k–$210k a year · Posted October 14, 2026
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Position Overview
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking an experienced Principal Program Manager to lead end-to-end New Product Introduction (NPI) and Product Lifecycle Management programs supporting OCI's rapidly expanding cloud infrastructure portfolio.
Reporting to the Director or Senior Director of Supply Chain Operations, this individual contributor will own the operational execution of complex hardware programs from concept through production ramp, sustaining engineering, and end-of-life. As the operational leader for assigned programs, you will coordinate globally distributed teams across Product Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Planning, Quality, Procurement, and Data Center Operations to ensure successful product launches and lifecycle execution.
This role requires exceptional program management, operational expertise, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders to deliver products with speed, quality, and operational readiness. Success is measured by predictable execution, proactive risk management, and enabling scalable deployment of OCI infrastructure worldwide.
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Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking an experienced Principal Program Manager to lead end-to-end New Product Introduction (NPI) and Product Lifecycle Management programs supporting OCI's rapidly expanding cloud infrastructure portfolio. Disclaimer:
Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.
Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only
US: Hiring Range in USD from: $102,300 to $209,500 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.
Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.
Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following: 1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion 2. Short term disability and long term disability 3. Life insurance and AD&D 4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child) 5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts 6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits 7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match 8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation. 9. 11 paid holidays 10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours. 11. Paid parental leave 12. Adoption assistance 13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan 14. Financial planning and group legal 15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted. Career Level - IC4
Key Responsibilities
New Product Introduction (NPI) Program Leadership
Own end-to-end operational execution for complex NPI programs supporting OCI hardware and infrastructure products.
Develop integrated program plans that align engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, and deployment organizations.
Identify technical risks and dependencies that could impact launch schedule.
Participate in technology and product roadmap reviews, technical design discussions, and complex hardware design issues with sufficient technical depth to challenge assumptions, identify risks, and drive resolution of open issues
Ensure test infrastructure, test code, and production tooling are available to support manufacturing builds for launch.
Drive all NPI phase gate and exit criteria to ensure operational readiness before launch.
Drive execution across all phases of product introduction, ensuring milestones, dependencies, deliverables, and launch readiness remain on track.
Coordinate global cross-functional teams to deliver successful product launches while balancing cost, schedule, quality, and supply continuity.
Serve as the primary operational point of contact for assigned NPI programs.
Program Execution & Change Management
Drive alignment between Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Engineering throughout product builds and production ramps.
Coordinate manufacturing readiness, material availability, production schedules, budgets, and deployment planning.
Drive execution and solve complex technical and operational problems across engineering, operations, and business stakeholders.
Possess deep technical understanding of the hardware product they are releasing or supporting. Ability to investigate technical issues and operational risk that will impact product release or revenue on a sustaining program.
Proactively identify program risks, assess operational impacts, and drive mitigation strategies across engineering and supply chain organizations.
Ensure engineering changes, schedule adjustments, and