Senior Manager (f/m/d) Advanced Systems Engineering

• Lead the Advanced Systems Engineering organization, driving technology innovation, systems engineering excellence, and execution efficiency.
• Develop and execute technology roadmaps, advanced engineering initiatives, and innovation programs aligned with stakeholders from multiple product lines and their business objectives.
• Build and lead a high-performing organization of managers and technical experts while fostering collaboration across engineering, product management, architecture, and external partners.

• Lead and develop managers, senior engineers, architects, and technical experts within the Advanced Systems Engineering organization.
• Define and execute technology strategies, roadmaps, and innovation initiatives.
• Drive advanced engineering activities across systems engineering, software engineering, and product innovation.
• Deploy advanced AI based engineering methodologies and push the boundaries for efficiency and outcomes
• Support the development of next-generation software and system concepts for future mobility solutions. This includes conventional embedded SW, edge and agentic AI as well as tools.
• Foster collaboration across engineering, product management, architecture, and strategic initiatives.
• Establish organizational priorities and ensure effective resource planning and execution.
• Drive continuous improvement of engineering practices, methodologies, and development processes.
• Support and manage external collaborations with industry partners, universities, and research institutions.
• Support innovation funding activities and participation in collaborative research programs.
• Build a culture of innovation, accountability, technical excellence, and talent development.

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Significant experience in engineering, R&D, or technology organizations.
• Proven leadership experience managing managers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong background in systems engineering, software engineering, product development, or technology innovation.
• Practical experience in deploying gen AI and agentic AI tooling in software development.
• Experience driving technology strategy, roadmaps, and innovation initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of automotive technologies and software-defined systems is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams and develop talent.

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.

More information about NXP in Germany...