Unclassified - Redmond, WA
posted 3 months ago
Project Kuiper is an initiative aimed at increasing global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). The mission of Project Kuiper is to provide fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities worldwide, thereby helping to close the digital divide. This initiative will cater to a diverse range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and organizations operating in areas lacking reliable connectivity. As the Sr. Business Ops Manager for Project Kuiper, you will be responsible for overseeing all activities related to the ASIC supply chain strategy. This includes managing cost negotiations, ensuring supply continuity, and maintaining day-to-day communication with strategic suppliers and their manufacturing facilities globally. Your role will involve ensuring that all commodities meet the required product specifications, quality standards, delivery timelines, and pricing criteria. You will work cross-functionally with various teams, including the ASIC NPI team, hardware engineering, quality assurance, legal, and planning, to develop and execute comprehensive global component sourcing strategies. In this position, you will manage the supply chain strategy throughout all stages of the program lifecycle. You will collaborate with a variety of stakeholders, including business and engineering leaders, to negotiate agreements and contracts such as term sheets, MOUs, NDAs, SOWs, and component purchase agreements. Your responsibilities will also include analyzing industry trends and technology advancements to identify opportunities for cost reduction, risk minimization, and supply continuity. You will develop cross-functional strategies to execute complex business deals that require a technical understanding and have long-term implications in semiconductor operations. Additionally, you will prioritize projects to maximize cost reductions and ensure reliable supply, while also managing cross-functional projects to meet commitments and goals.