Business Line Description:
New Product Introduction (NPI) technical program manager for Secure Connected Edge (SCE) business MPU/MCU/Connectivity products. In this role, the NPI Program Manager will be responsible for managing/driving multi-disciplinary engineering core teams for defining, developing, and delivering to SCE's commercial and industrial product requirements and timeline. Candidates for this role should possess extensive experience and understanding of the semiconductor industry, chip development, and key competitive differentiators for our products including manufacturability, price, power, die size, system performance and time to market.
Job Summary:
- Responsibility for NPI program including management of multi-disciplinary engineering core teams, planning development, resourcing, and budget throughout the product lifecycle.
- Driving project execution and assuring alignment with all project teams (IC architecture and design, SW architecture and design, security and safety design, applications engineering, product and test, board development, market, documentation, finance).
- Utilize NXP's program management flow (BCaM) and tools, for project tracking, gate reviews, business financials, core team management, …
- Driving and delivering project metrics and on-time reports
- Aligning with other corporate NXP organizations and general business strategy
Key Challenges:
- Inspire a team to the highest levels of performance
- Ability to successfully drive a team made up of multiple engineering and business disciplines
- Deliver programs on time and within budget that meet all program technical requirements
Qualifications/Experience:
- BSEE, advanced degree preferred
- A successful candidate will have at least 10 years’ experience in the semiconductor industry with a strong track record of driving IC programs, SoC design and/or embedded software projects
- > 5 years as Program / Project Manager on complex NPI projects.
- Multicultural / international experience driving programs across several locations. English proficiency is a must
- Subject matter background and experience in SoC design, SW development, product/test development or applications
- Strong Program Management skills and experience in managing complex technical projects including hardware & software
- MS Project and/or Sciforma or other Product and Portfolio Management tool experience
- PMI/PMP certification desirable but not required
- Strong foundational knowledge and program management approach to drive NPI execution within established timelines and target costs
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Ability to drive business and innovation
- Ability to quickly recognize and articulate barriers and critical path to success across teams
- Strong analytical skills and familiarity with complex environments
- Strongly oriented toward process improvement and operational excellence
- A highly effective leader who can develop and inspire a team to the highest levels of performance
- Highly agile in achieving success within a constantly evolving environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Critical thinking skills and proficient in risk and issue management
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Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
- At least 10 years of experience in the semiconductor industry
- More than 5 years of program or project management experience on complex NPI projects
- Experience driving integrated circuit programs, SoC design, and/or embedded software projects
- Experience managing complex technical projects involving hardware and software
- Multicultural or international experience driving programs across multiple locations
- English proficiency
- Experience with MS Project, Sciforma, or another product and portfolio management tool
- Strong program management, communication, leadership, analytical, risk management, and issue management skills
- Advanced degree
- PMI or PMP certification
NXP Semiconductors Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the 401(k) program is strong, with reports of a 100% match on the first 5% of base salary. This is seen as a solid pillar of the overall rewards package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a 15% discount is highlighted as a meaningful benefit. This feature adds perceived long-term value beyond base pay.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside HSA/FSA options and wellness incentives are described as comprehensive. These offerings contribute to a sense of robust core benefits.
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