Junior Engineering Project Manager – ROM & Firmware (m/f/d)

We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled Junior Engineering Project Manager to take ownership of ROM and Firmware (FW) development projects.

This role is ideal for candidates with a Master’s degree who are early in their career but ready to actively manage tasks, drive progress, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. You will be responsible for coordinating project activities, tracking milestones, and ensuring alignment with technical and business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Take responsibility for the planning, execution, and delivery of ROM and FW development projects, ensuring alignment with project objectives.

• Progress Tracking: Monitor daily progress, follow up on issues, and coordinate with team members to maintain momentum and resolve blockers.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with engineering, product management, quality assurance, and operations teams to ensure transparency and alignment.

• Planning & Scheduling: Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and resource allocations. Track milestones and ensure timely delivery.

• Risk Management: Identify potential risks early and implement mitigation strategies in collaboration with the team.

• Technical Collaboration: Work closely with engineering teams to understand technical requirements and ensure high-quality deliverables.

• Reporting: Prepare and present regular project updates, dashboards, and reports for internal stakeholders and leadership.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Initial experience in firmware or embedded software projects (e.g., through internships, academic projects, or early professional roles).

• Solid understanding of software development lifecycles and basic project management principles.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies is a plus.

• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or MS Project is beneficial.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working in cross-functional and/or international teams.

• Interest in hardware-software integration projects.

• Ability to take initiative, make decisions, and manage responsibilities in a dynamic environment.

Please note: The successful candidate may/will be responsible for security related tasks. The assignment may/will be in scope of security certifications, therefore a conscious and reliable way of working is necessary.

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What can you expect?

Contract: This is a fulltime position with a permanent contract.

Benefits: Besides a competitive salary, you will be eligible for our bonus plan and receive lunch vouchers, a higher than average number of vacation days and the possibility to buy company shares with a 15% discount.

We also have a work from home policy and many more benefits. In certain cases we also provide a relocation package and support for your move to Austria.

Development opportunities: We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills.

Our office: NXP Graz/Gratkorn is based just outside of Graz, the city with the second highest population in Austria and the capital of the province Styria, with access to a highway, airport proximity and very good public transport connections to Graz.

From there, you can enjoy the variety of opportunities Styria has to offer – whether you prefer outdoor activities in the gorgeous alpine mountains or cultural activities and events in the city of Graz.

Hiring process: Applying only takes a minute! Fill in the online application and share your CV with us. After a positive screening based on your CV you will have an initial phone or video conversation with our Talent Acquisition Consultant followed by several business interviews.

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NXP provides market competitive compensation according to the benchmarking of the electronic and semiconductor industry. Due to the Austrian Equal Treatment Act we are obligated to state the employment group of our applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) “Kollektivvertrag für Angestellte Gewerbe und Handwerk und in der Dienstleistung“, this position (fulltime) is graded in Employment Group IV. Your individual experiences and expectations will be considered in the application process. Moreover, we provide attractive benefits to our employees like home office, flexible working time, meal benefits and more.

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