Manage the product development lifecycle, oversee budgets and timelines, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure quality standards. Improve processes using Agile methodologies.
Joining Razer will place you on a global mission to revolutionize the way the world games. Razer is a place to do great work, offering you the opportunity to make an impact globally while working across a global team located across 5 continents. Razer is also a great place to work, providing you the unique, gamer-centric #LifeAtRazer experience that will put you in an accelerated growth, both personally and professionally.
Job Responsibilities :We are looking for an experienced Hardware NPI Project Manager to lead end-to-end development and commercialization of consumer hardware products. The role will drive cross-functional execution from concept development through mass production (MP), ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and with the required quality standards.- Lead full product development lifecycle for Hardware NPI projects, including concept phase, EVT, DVT, PVT, and Mass Production (MP).
- Manage end-to-end project execution covering Mechanical Engineering (ME), Electrical Engineering (EE), Firmware/Software integration, Reliability and regulatory qualification, Packaging development and manufacturing readiness
- Develop and maintain overall project schedules, milestone tracking, risk assessments, and budget management.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including Product Management, Industrial Design, Engineering, AI/Software, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Manufacturing partners.
- Drive engineering build planning, issue tracking, yield improvement, validation testing, and production ramp readiness.
- Work closely with suppliers, OEM/ODM partners, and contract manufacturers to ensure deliverables, tooling, and production timelines are achieved.
- Identify project risks proactively and drive mitigation plans to minimize impact to schedule, cost, and quality.
- Ensure products meet performance, reliability, regulatory, and customer acceptance requirements before launch.
- Lead regular project reviews, status reporting, and executive updates with clear action ownership and escalation management.
- Continuously improve NPI execution processes using Agile/Scrum and structured project management methodologies.
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Engineering or related discipline.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Hardware NPI Project Management, Product Development, or Engineering Program Management.
- Strong experience managing consumer electronics or hardware product development projects from concept to mass production.
- Mechanical Engineering (ME) and/or Electrical Engineering (EE) background is highly preferred.
- Familiar with hardware development processes including EVT, DVT, PVT, tooling, validation, and manufacturing ramp-up.
- Experience coordinating cross-functional engineering teams across hardware, firmware/software, quality, regulatory, and operations.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supplier management, and product qualification activities.
- Excellent project planning, problem-solving, risk management, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to drive alignment across global teams and suppliers.
- Experience with Agile/Scrum or structured product development methodologies is an advantage.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in gaming peripherals, consumer electronics, smart devices, or related hardware products.
- Experience working with ODM/OEM manufacturers and overseas factories.
- Familiarity with regulatory and reliability requirements for global product launches.
- Ability to manage multiple fast-paced NPI projects simultaneously.
Razer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that diverse teams drive better ideas, better products, and a stronger culture. We are committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and fair workplace for every employee across all the countries we operate in. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected under local laws. Where needed, we provide reasonable accommodations - including for disability or religious practices - to ensure every team member can perform and contribute at their best.
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