R&D Operating Mgr
IN-HR-Gurgaon
Global Careers (External)
Req #: 50870
Type: Regular
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Overview: Overview Our organization is at the forefront of high-speed interconnect technology, delivering world-class solutions across PCIe, CXL, and NVMe domains. We build advanced exerciser and analyzer products that enable customers to validate next-generation platforms spanning data centers, cloud infrastructure, AI accelerators, storage systems, and semiconductor devices. Our teams work across FPGA, software, system validation, and protocol engineering to develop industry-leading tools for PCIe Gen5/Gen6/Gen7, CXL 2.0/3.0, and NVMe/NVMe-oF ecosystems. We are committed to innovation, technical excellence, and building solutions that help customers accelerate bring-up, debug, and compliance. We foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and technical rigor. Business Environment Our Connectivity Solutions Group (CSG) develops protocol tools and validation solutions that support global customers in servers, storage, networking, AI/ML accelerators, and semiconductor markets. The teams span software, FPGA, hardware, validation, and system engineering, working together to deliver protocol-accurate IP, exercisers, analyzers, and automation frameworks. This Operating Manager role sits within the PCIe / CXL / NVMe software organization, responsible for enabling next-generation protocol features, maintaining alignment with PCI-SIG ecosystem developments, and coordinating internal and external engineering execution. Responsibilities: Job Description The Operating Manager (OM) drives planning, execution, and delivery for PCIe, CXL, and NVMe Protocol Analyzer & Exerciser software programs. The role manages project operations, cross-functional coordination, and resources across internal engineering teams and external vendor/contractor engineering teams. Responsibilities * Own planning, tracking, and execution of software releases for PCIe, CXL, and NVMe Protocol Analyzer & Exerciser programs. * Define project scopes, objectives, deliverables, and timelines in alignment with product and architecture teams. * Develop detailed schedules, milestone plans, dependency tracking, and risk mitigation strategies. * Lead execution checkpoints, release readiness reviews, and cross-team program updates. * Stay aligned with PCI-SIG specifications, compliance updates, and ecosystem developments. * Manage day-to-day operations for protocol software programs. * Drive improvements in execution discipline, documentation quality, and operational workflows. * Manage external vendor and contractor engineering resources, including planning, tracking, and quality oversight. * Coordinate with architecture, FPGA/hardware, validation, system engineering, product management, and product planning teams. * Work closely with Product Planning to gather requirements and ensure feature definition closures. * Proactively engage with Field teams and customers to gather feedback and understand requests. * Prepare high-quality reports, updates, and dashboards for leadership. * Establish, track, and communicate KPIs across productivity, milestones, and quality. Qualifications: Required Qualifications * 7-14 years of experience in program/project/operations management. * Experience in complex software or system engineering programs. * Understanding of PCIe, CXL, NVMe, or related interconnect protocols. * Experience managing internal and vendor/contractor engineering teams. * Strong skills in planning, tracking, risk management, and execution governance. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with FPGA-based systems, protocol tools, exercisers/analyzers. * Familiarity with PCIe Gen6/Gen7, CXL 2.0/3.0, NVMe 2.0. * Exposure to PCI-SIG working groups or compliance ecosystems. * Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies. * PM certifications such as PMP or CSM. Soft Skills * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. * Strong organizational skills and disciplined execution. * Ability to bring clarity and structure to complex programs. * Proactive, detail-oriented, and strong ownership mindset. Careers Privacy Statement***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***
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