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Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.\nOur award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.\nResponsibilities\nKeysight is seeking a Senior Program Manager, NPI Solutions to incubate new product ideas within our AI Infrastructure test portfolio. This role owns the earliest, highest-ambiguity phase of new product introduction - from shaping a compelling technical vision and business case, through building and leading a small team to deliver a working MVP that proves out technical and market viability. The ideal candidate pairs deep technical credibility in networking (Ethernet and/or RDMA) with extensive customer-facing experience, and thrives on driving a shared vision across engineering, product, and business stakeholders in the face of ambiguity.\nResponsibilities\nIdentifyand incubate new product opportunities in the AI Infrastructure test space, carrying ideas from early concept through a proven MVP.\nDefine the technical vision, product requirements, and business case for new offerings; present the case to senior stakeholders to secure investment decisions.\nAssemble, lead, and coordinate a small cross-functional team (engineering, test, and product) to design, build, andvalidateeach MVP.\nEngage directly with customers and industry partners tovalidateproblem statements, gather requirements, and pressure-test assumptions.\nDrive alignment across multiple stakeholders - engineering, product management, sales, and executive leadership - despite ambiguity and evolving requirements.\nDefine success criteria and metrics for MVPvalidation, andmake go/no-go recommendations on scaling incubated ideas into funded programs.\nTrack and communicate program status, risks, and key decisions to leadership on a regularcadence.\nStay current on Ethernet and RDMA networking trends, AI data center infrastructure, and the competitive landscape to inform incubation priorities.\nRepresent Keysight at customer briefings, industry events, andstandardsdiscussions as needed (up to ~25% travel).\nQualifications\nRequired:\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a relatedfield.\n10+ years of experience in engineering or product/program management, including building and defining products from concept through launch.\nStrong technical background in networking, with depth in Ethernet and/or RDMA technologies.\nSignificant experiencein customer-facing roles (e.g., pre-sales, solutions engineering, technical account management, or field applications).\nDemonstrated ability to lead a small team through ambiguity, from early-stage concept to a working MVP.\nProven ability to build and drive a shared vision across multiple stakeholders and functions, often without direct authority.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills; able to translate technical detail for both engineering and executive audiences.\nPreferred:\nExperience in AI infrastructure, data center networking, or the network test and measurement industry.\nMaster's degree or MBA.\nFamiliarity with lean startup / incubation methodologies (MVP definition, hypothesis-driven validation).\nTrack recordof presenting toand influencing senior executive stakeholders.\nVisa sponsorship is not available for this position.\nCalabasas, CA Pay Range: MIN $167.00 - MAX $279,000.00\nSanta Clara, CA Pay Range: MIN $184,000.00 - MAX $306,000.00\nThis position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these laws and regulations, U.S. persons (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) working for Keysight can access export-controlled items without authorization from the U.S. government. For any individual who is not a U.S. person, Keysight may need authorization from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency before the individual can access export-controlled items. Employment in this position for non-U.S. persons is contingent on Keysight’s ability to obtain any required government authorizations.\nMost offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed above.\nNote: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region\nUS Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:\nMedical, dental and vision\nHealth Savings Account\nHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts\nLife, Accident, Disability insurance\nBusiness Travel Accident and Business Travel Health\n401(k) Plan\nFlexible Time Off, Paid Holidays\nPaid Family Leave\nDiscounts, Perks\nTuition Reimbursement\nAdoption Assistance\nESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)\nCareers Privacy Statement Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.\nKeysight is seeking a Senior Program Manager, NPI Solutions to incubate new product ideas within our AI Infrastructure test portfolio. This role owns the earliest, highest-ambiguity phase of new product introduction - from shaping a compelling technical vision and business case, through building and leading a small team to deliver a working MVP that proves out technical and market viability. The ideal candidate pairs deep technical credibility in networking (Ethernet and/or RDMA) with extensive customer-facing experience, and thrives on driving a shared vision across engineering, product, and business stakeholders in the face of ambiguity.\nResponsibilities\nIdentifyand incubate new product opportunities in the AI Infrastructure test space, carrying ideas from early concept through a proven MVP.\nDefine the technical vision, product requirements, and business case for new offerings; present the case to senior stakeholders to secure investment decisions.\nAssemble, lead, and coordinate a small cross-functional team (engineering, test, and product) to design, build, andvalidateeach MVP.\nEngage directly with customers and industry partners tovalidateproblem statements, gather requirements, and pressure-test assumptions.\nDrive alignment across multiple stakeholders - engineering, product management, sales, and executive leadership - despite ambiguity and evolving requirements.\nDefine success criteria and metrics for MVPvalidation, andmake go/no-go recommendations on scaling incubated ideas into funded programs.\nTrack and communicate program status, risks, and key decisions to leadership on a regularcadence.\nStay current on Ethernet and RDMA networking trends, AI data center infrastructure, and the competitive landscape to inform incubation priorities.\nRepresent Keysight at customer briefings, industry events, andstandardsdiscussions as needed (up to ~25% travel).\nRequired:\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a relatedfield.\n10+ years of experience in engineering or product/program management, including building and defining products from concept through launch.\nStrong technical background in networking, with depth in Ethernet and/or RDMA technologies.\nSignificant experiencein customer-facing roles (e.g., pre-sales, solutions engineering, technical account management, or field applications).\nDemonstrated ability to lead a small team through ambiguity, from early-stage concept to a working MVP.\nProven ability to build and drive a shared vision across multiple stakeholders and functions, often without direct authority.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills; able to translate technical detail for both engineering and executive audiences.\nPreferred:\nExperience in AI infrastructure, data center networking, or the network test and measurement industry.\nMaster's degree or MBA.\nFamiliarity with lean startup / incubation methodologies (MVP definition, hypothesis-driven validation).\nTrack recordof presenting toand influencing senior executive stakeholders.\nVisa sponsorship is not available for this position.\nCalabasas, CA Pay Range: MIN $167.00 - MAX $279,000.00\nSanta Clara, CA Pay Range: MIN $184,000.00 - MAX $306,000.00\nThis position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these laws and regulations, U.S. persons (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) working for Keysight can access export-controlled items without authorization from the U.S. government. For any individual who is not a U.S. person, Keysight may need authorization from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency before the individual can access export-controlled items. 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