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Senior Hardware Project Manager at Drivenets · Trevo
Senior Hardware Project Manager
Location: Raanana
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DriveNets is a leader in disaggregated high-scale solutions for service providers and AI infrastructures. 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.
What you'll do
DriveNets is seeking an experienced Senior Hardware Project Manager to lead and coordinate complex hardware development projects across multiple product generations.
This 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.
The 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.
Project Planning & Execution
Lead multiple concurrent hardware projects from concept through production release.
Build, maintain, and drive detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
Define project scope, timelines, dependencies, and critical paths.
Monitor project progress and proactively address execution gaps.
Drive accountability across cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery.
Portfolio & Roadmap Management
Maintain a comprehensive view of all hardware projects, interdependencies, resource constraints, and roadmap priorities.
Coordinate planning activities across current product development and future platform initiatives.
Identify schedule conflicts and resource bottlenecks and drive resolution plans.
Support strategic planning activities and hardware roadmap execution.
Cross-Functional Leadership
Coordinate activities across:
Hardware Design
PCB Development
ASIC Integration
Mechanical Engineering
Signal Integrity / Power Integrity
Validation & Testing
Operations & Manufacturing
Supply Chain
Product Management
Facilitate effective communication and decision-making between stakeholders.
Ensure alignment between technical teams and business objectives.
Risk & Issue Management
Identify project risks, dependencies, and execution challenges early.
Develop mitigation and contingency plans.
Drive issue resolution and escalation management.
Ensure project readiness for major milestones, including:
Architecture Reviews
Design Reviews
EVT
DVT
PVT
Manufacturing Release
Customer Deliveries
Executive Reporting & Governance
Establish and maintain project dashboards and status reporting mechanisms.
Provide regular updates to engineering leadership and executive management.
Drive project review meetings and decision forums.
Present project health, risks, mitigation plans, and recovery strategies.
Why Join DriveNets
Lead execution of industry-leading networking hardware projects.
Work with world-class engineering teams developing next-generation networking infrastructure.
Influence both current product deliveries and future platform strategy.
Be part of a company redefining the future of networking.
Requirements
B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering.
10+ years of experience in project management within hardware development organizations.
Proven track record managing large-scale, multidisciplinary hardware projects.
Strong understanding of hardware development lifecycles from architecture through production.