NPI Program Manager - Automotive Processors

NXP Semiconductors; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in the United Kingdom seeks a Program Manager (Automotive Microcontroller Product Line) to lead large multi-disciplinary engineering teams through the NPI process. You will coordinate global R&D, Design, Software, Product Management and Manufacturing to define schedules and resource plans, balancing risk to maximize gross margin and EBITDA.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership in complex technical projects, knowledge of ISO26262/ISO21434, and a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and program-management experience in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience delivering automotive/electronics products through NPI processes.
• Excellent communication with management, R&D, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead large multi-disciplinary teams through the NPI process for automotive microcontroller products.
• Partner with R&D, Design, Software, Product Management, and Manufacturing to define schedules and resources.
• Drive delivery from concept to production ramp with quality and cost control.
• Identify and manage risks and issues; report with senior management metrics.
• Ensure manufacturability, price, power, and system performance targets are met.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

PMP Certification

MS Project

Cross-functional

Risk management

ISO26262

ISO21434

Education

Electronic Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

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.

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

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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