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Founded in December 2015, DriveNets created a radical new way to build networks by adapting the architectural model of the cloud to telco-grade . This solution accelerates deployment, improves the ’s economic model, and radically simplifies operations. With customers including Comcast, Orange, and KDDI - over 80% of AT&T’s traffic now runs through a disaggregated core powered by DriveNets software. DriveNets Cloud-AI solution, based on the same technology, was introduced to the market in 2023, providing the highest-performance Ethernet-based AI solution, and is already deployed by Hyperscalers, NeoClouds and Enterprises. Raising over $587 million in three funding rounds, DriveNets continues to deploy the most innovative infrastructure and is looking for the most talented people to be part of this journey.\nThe Role\nDriveNets is seeking an experienced Senior Hardware Project Manager to lead and coordinate complex hardware development projects across multiple product generations.\nThis role requires exceptional project management skills combined with a strong technical understanding of hardware development processes. The successful candidate will maintain an end-to-end view of ongoing and future hardware activities, ensuring alignment between engineering execution, business priorities, resource allocation, and product roadmap objectives.\nThe Senior HW PM will work closely with Hardware Engineering, Product Management, ASIC teams, Mechanical Engineering, Validation, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Executive Management to drive execution excellence and successful product delivery.\nResponsibilities\nProject Planning & Execution\nLead multiple concurrent hardware projects from concept through production release.\nBuild, maintain, and drive detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.\nDefine project scope, timelines, dependencies, and critical paths.\nMonitor project progress and proactively address execution gaps.\nDrive accountability across cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery.\nPortfolio & Roadmap Management\nMaintain a comprehensive view of all hardware projects, interdependencies, resource constraints, and roadmap priorities.\nCoordinate planning activities across current product development and future platform initiatives.\nIdentify schedule conflicts and resource bottlenecks and drive resolution plans.\nSupport strategic planning activities and hardware roadmap execution.\nCross-Functional Leadership\nCoordinate activities across:\nHardware Design\nPCB Development\nASIC Integration\nMechanical Engineering\nSignal Integrity / Power Integrity\nValidation & Testing\nOperations & Manufacturing\nSupply Chain\nProduct Management\nFacilitate effective communication and decision-making between stakeholders.\nEnsure alignment between technical teams and business objectives.\nRisk & Issue Management\nIdentify project risks, dependencies, and execution challenges early.\nDevelop mitigation and contingency plans.\nDrive issue resolution and escalation management.\nEnsure project readiness for major milestones, including:\nArchitecture 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