At Nexperia Manchester, we are expanding our team with the addition of 3 new Project Managers – 1 permanent and 2 on 2 year fixed term contracts. If the thought of managing multiple projects for a global semiconductor manufacturer producing over 100 billion devices every year excites you, then this could be the role for you.
Are you a doer? Can you understand commercial realities, make decisions and then communicate them clearly? Are you interested in leading diverse teams and having a real impact on a global business?
If so, please apply now for immediate consideration, but note this role is located in Stockport on a hybrid basis and we are not looking to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.
What our Project Managers do
Reporting to the Senior Program Manager and with a clear progression path, this role is accountable for the end-to-end delivery of multi-site, Research, Study and New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, ensuring that the project delivers the expected outcomes.,
Often managing multiple projects simultaneously, you will take ownership of project delivery, defining and maintaining robust project delivery plans that include scope, schedule, resources, dependencies, and associated costs, aligned to the agreed governance standards. In addition to this, you will manage all changes, risks and issues to ensure delivery within the agreed boundaries of specification, quality, time and cost.
The Project Manager engages directly with multiple functions across Nexperia and regularly interfacing with senior management and executive level stakeholders. You will provide clear, concise, and timely updates to project sponsors and key stakeholders, cutting through complexity to enable effective decision making, mitigating risk, and ensuring commitments around timelines and budgets are consistently met.
This role requires the ability to operate at pace, adapt to change, and deliver in a dynamic environment, applying agile or hybrid project delivery approaches as appropriate.
What you will need
Demonstrable experience of the following core competencies
Project Planning and Delivery
Cost and Budget Management
Risk and Issue Management
Change Management
Reporting & Communication
Cross Functional Team Management
Alongside the core technical skills, you will have strong leadership ability and must be an effective decision maker who leads from the front, takes accountability, and drives progress. You are highly organised, proactive, and a problem solver who thrives on turning complex challenges into practical, deliverable solutions.
We are looking for someone with commercial acumen and a strong delivery mindset, who can influence at all levels, build trusted relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, and clearly communicate complex technical or business topics in a simple, structured way. You are comfortable working to tight deadlines, maintaining focus and momentum while balancing competing priorities.
Essential
A degree or equivalent in Mathematics, Physics, Electronics Engineering, or a relevant discipline
A proven track record of successful management and delivery of multiple concurrent high value, high impact projects (with project budgets exceeding >$1M)
A strong understanding of risk management, change management, resource planning and budget management including CAPEX and product cost control
Experience of managing diverse, cross-functional project teams in a matrixed organisation
A demonstratable ability to build, motivate, and sustain high-performing teams
Fluency in English
Beneficial
Understanding of Power MOSFET design
Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes and packages
Interview process
Stage 1: Recruiter Review
Stage 2: 30-60‑minute Technical Interview
Stage 3: 60‑minute Behavioural & Competency Interview
Your benefits will include
Remuneration & Reward – Excellent starting salary, Bonus up to 10% (stretch 20%), excellent contributory pension scheme of up to 9%, recognition rewards scheme, EV salary sacrifice scheme, income protection, 12 x salary life assurance policy.
Health & Wellbeing – 33 days annual leave, flexible benefits scheme, enhanced parental leave, on-site medical centre, enhanced sick pay, subsidised canteen, employee assistance programme, retail & entertainment discounts, a variety of sports & social clubs.
Professional Development – Possibility for funded academic support up to PhD level, employee goal setting and development plans, huge growth potential both internally and globally within the business, via both management and technical pathways.
Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability – A global commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2035, working with suppliers who embrace and comply with the Nexperia Supplier Code of Conduct, paid time off for every employee to support charitable work up to 4 times per year.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Corporate members of Neurodiversity in Business and a Disability Confident Employer. Dedicated Employee Resource Groups for Neuroinclusion, the LGBTQ+ community, and Women in Nexperia, with a commitment to increase women in management positions to 30% by 2030.
Talent acquisition based on Nexperia vacancies is not appreciated. Nexperia job adverts are Nexperia copyright © material and the word Nexperia® is a registered trademark.
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
- A degree or equivalent in Mathematics, Physics, Electronics Engineering, or a relevant discipline
- A proven track record of successful management and delivery of multiple concurrent high value, high impact projects
- Strong understanding of risk management, change management, resource planning and budget management
- Experience of managing diverse, cross-functional project teams
- Demonstrable ability to build, motivate, and sustain high-performing teams
- Fluency in English
- Understanding of Power MOSFET design
- Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes
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.
