Project Leader / Project Manager (m/f/d) – R&D Projects

About the role

In this position, you will lead business critical / strategic product development projects in international context with multiple technical and non-technical challenges, end-to-end responsibility from Project Start until Product Release incl Industrialization, large variety of available projects and diversification of task (introduction of new process technologies, new packages, co-operation with 3rd parties.

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• Accountable to achieve defined project results
• Accountable for execution of complex multi-site R&D projects according to the agreed project plan and within agreed boundaries (Specification, quality, timing, costs, information / reporting and organization)
• Accountable that relevant quality standards for own projects are defined and met, and to monitor & control execution of own projects 
• Accountable to define competencies and resources needed and build up a performing project team. Take team leadership including operational guidance and conflict management
• Responsible to define the overall project plan in consultation / agreement with all relevant management levels and stakeholders within Nexperia organization up to Executive Management Level (EMT)
• Responsible to exercise judgement on the project set-up, competitive timelines, budget, efficient execution, changes and risks, challenges decisions on process, procedures, method and technology to be used in the project
• Responsible to manage all requested changes and establish change management process
• Responsible to analyze project risks (w. r. t. specifications, costs, timing, etc.) and develop & incorporate scenarios to overcome these risks
• Responsible to actively drive improvements in project execution to achieve agreed business targets

What you will need

• University degree in a technical discipline
• Minimum 5 years proven track record in leading complex projects for product development within an international & technical business environment, depending on educational credentials
• Experience within Semiconductors is a benefit (Knowledge of semiconductor processes and packages)
• Expert in Project Management with excellent knowledge in state-of-the-art project management tools and their application  
• PMI certification or similar is a clear benefit
• Proven leadership skills in leading project teams in a global, intercultural environment
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English. German skills are a plus

• Flexible working hours and possibility of overtime reduction to maintain a Work-Life-Balance

• Unlimited employment contract with a competitive salary and supplementary voluntary employee benefits

• A wide variety of training courses and career development options

• Numerous further benefits, such as retirement provisions, travel allowance for the public transport ticket, company events, sports and leisure activities, employee discounts and even more

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D&I Statement

As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.

In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.