NPI Program Manager - Automotive Processors

NXP Semiconductors NV; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors NV in the United Kingdom is seeking a Program Manager for the Automotive Microcontroller Product Line. You will lead large multi-disciplinary engineering teams through the NPI process to deliver cutting-edge embedded processor solutions for automotive applications.

You will coordinate with global R&D, Design, Software, Product Management and Manufacturing to define schedules, resource plans, and risk mitigation, ensuring on-time delivery and strong quality metrics while

Qualifications

• Experience leading large multi-disciplinary engineering teams in NPI.
• Strong technical background in semiconductor/electronics.
• Experience with ISO26262/ISO21434 helpful.
• PMI/PMP cert desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams through NPI to develop embedded processor solutions.
• Define schedules and resource plans and ensure on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with R&D, Design, Software, Product Management and Manufacturing.
• Drive production ramp and optimize for gross margin and yields.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk and issue management

Effective communication

ISO26262 knowledge

PMI/PMP certification desirable

Education

BEng/MEng Electronics Engineering or equivalent

Degree in electrical/embedded systems

Tools

MS Project

Job description

The Program Manager (Automotive Microcontroller Product Line) will be responsible to lead large multi-disciplinary engineering teams through the NXP New Product Introduction (NPI) process to develop cutting edge embedded processor solutions for Automotive.

The Program Manager will engage the global R&D teams to achieve on time delivery with world class levels of quality. The Program Manager will be responsible to partner with the organization’s R&D, Design, Software, Product Management, and Product Engineer/Test/Manufacturing teams to define schedules and resourcing for key deliverables, while anticipating and overcoming issues to positively impact key financial metrics including gross margin and EBITDA.

In this role, the Program Manager will be responsible to drive delivery of new products from concept and definition phases, through execution development of hardware and software solutions, to final production ramp up of the system solution. Candidates for this role should possess experience and understanding of the semiconductor, Automotive or electronics industry and understand the key competitive differentiators for NXP products including manufacturability, price, power, software, die size and system performance.

Your Profile

• Beng/Meng Electronic Engineering or equivalent degree, advanced degree preferred.
• Relevant experience in Semiconductor/Electronics/Automotive Industry
• Strong leadership skills and experience in complex technical projects including hardware & software
• Strong technical background
• MS Project experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Critical thinking skills and proficient in risk and issue management
• PMI/PMP certification desirable but not required

The Ideal Candidate Will Have The Following

• Successful track record in bringing new products to market on time by containing the development cost within budget initial product ramp and into high volume manufacturing at planned gross margin and yields
• Experiences interfacing with internal teams, management, and customers being able to tailor the message to the target audience
• Strong foundational knowledge and program management approach to drive NPI execution within established timelines and target costs
• Focus and capability to transform businesses and take them to the next level
• Ability to communicate and influence at all levels within the organization
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely to various teams within and across the divisions to effectively drive issue resolution and alignment across functions
• Ability to quickly recognize and articulate barriers and critical path to success across teams
• Knowledge of ISO26262 and ISO21434

The Successful Candidate Will Be

• Able to work collegially, but effectively through others and build strong professional relationships across the corporation
• Capable of motivating and influencing others, sustaining high energy and a positive attitude even in the face of stiff challenges and adversity
• Capable of development and management of a highly effective set of metrics/reports for communication with senior management
• Effective in conflict resolution among cross geographical/functional teams
• Highly effective in communicating with levels of senior management; both verbal and written presentations
• Manage escalations through proper channel without breaking the harmony of the team
• Ability to challenge decisions and approach issues with creative solutions
• Strongly oriented toward process improvement and operational excellence
• Highly agile in achieving success within a constantly evolving environment
• A highly effective leader who can develop and inspire a team to the highest levels of performance

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