About the job
In this role you are accountable for the end-to-end delivery of multi-site R&D and Industrialization projects such as studies, cost reduction initiatives, transfers and complex New Product Introductions (NPIs). You engage directly with multiple functions across Nexperia and regularly interfaces with senior management and executive-level stakeholders.
What you will do
Project Planning and Delivery
- Define the overall project plan in consultation and agreement with all relevant management levels and stakeholders
- Responsible for implementation and realization according to the project plan and within agreed boundaries (Specification, quality, timing, costs, information / reporting and organization)
- Ensure that relevant quality standards for own projects are defined and met, monitor and control execution of own projects
Cross Functional Team Management
- Define competencies and resources needed and build a high-performing project team. Take team leadership including operational guidance and conflict management
Risk and Issue Management
- Analyze project risks regarding specifications, costs, timing, etc. and develop & incorporate scenarios to overcome these risks
Change Management
- Manage all requested changes and execute change management process
Cost and Budget Management
- Define project budget, ongoing cost control, and transparent financial tracking throughout the project
Reporting, Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Transparent project reporting, including concise status updates and approval presentations for senior management, effective communication flows, and proactive stakeholder engagement
Continuous Improvement & Professional Development
- Initiate and contribute to quality improvement activities related to business processes & procedures
- Upgrade and adapt own competence, use cross organizational sharing and learning within the teams and the group of project leaders
What you will need
- University degree in an engineering field, preferably in microelectronics or semiconductor physics
- Minimum 5 years of proven track record in successful management and delivery of multiple concurrent high value, high impact projects (with project budgets exceeding >$1M)
- Proven leadership qualities in leading project teams in an intercultural environment
- A strong understanding of risk management, change management, resource planning and budget management including CAPEX and product cost control
- PMI certification or similar is beneficial
- Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes and packages is a plus
- Experience of managing diverse, cross-functional project teams in a matrixed organization
- A demonstrable ability to build, motivate, and sustain high-performing teams
- Ability to work under pressure and to take initiative to find solutions for problems
- Fluent in English (written and spoken) and strong communication skills in German
- Good team player
- 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.
Skills Required
- University degree in an engineering field, preferably in microelectronics or semiconductor physics
- Minimum 5 years of proven track record in successful management of multiple concurrent high value projects
- Proven leadership qualities in leading project teams
- Understanding of risk management and budget control
- PMI certification or similar is beneficial
What We Do
Headquartered in the Netherlands, Nexperia is a global semiconductor company with a rich European history and over 15,000 employees across Europe, Asia, and the United States. As a leading expert in the development and production of essential semiconductors, Nexperia’s components enable the basic functionality of virtually every electronic design in the world – from automotive and industrial to mobile and consumer applications. The company serves a global customer base, shipping more than 100 billion products annually. These products are recognized as benchmarks in efficiency – in process, size, power and performance. Nexperia's commitment to innovation, efficiency, sustainability, and stringent industry requirements are evident in its extensive IP portfolio, its expanding product range and its certification to IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards. For questions or more information about our career opportunities: [email protected] Connect with us today and become a part of TeamNexperia! Nexperia - Efficiency Wins.
