Project Manager (2 Year Fixed Term)

Nexperia; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 10%

Pension up to 9%

EV salary sacrifice

Life assurance 12x salary

On-site medical centre

33 days annual leave

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Nexperia Manchester is expanding with two Project Manager roles on two-year fixed-term contracts. You will lead end-to-end delivery of multi-site, Research, Study and New Product Introduction (NPI) projects for a global semiconductor manufacturer, balancing scope, schedule, resources and cost across the organisation.

The role reports to the Senior Program Manager and requires a delivery mindset and clear communication. Hybrid role in Stockport (3 days in the office).

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mathematics, Physics, Electronics Engineering, or a relevant discipline
• Proven track record delivering multiple high-value projects (budgets > $1M)
• Strong understanding of risk, change, resource planning and budget management incl. CAPEX/cost control
• Experience leading diverse cross-functional project teams in a matrix organisation

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of multi-site projects including NPI and research.
• Define and maintain robust delivery plans with scope, schedule, costs and dependencies.
• Manage changes, risks, and issues to keep delivery within specs, time and cost

Skills

Project Planning and Delivery

Cost & Budget Management

Risk & Issue Management

Change Management

Reporting & Communication

Cross Functional Team Management

Education

Maths/Physics/Engineering

Job description

Roles

At Nexperia Manchester, we are expanding our team with the addition of 2 Project Managers initially 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?

PLEASE NOTE: We are not able to offer visa sponsorship for these positions at this time. If you require visa sponsorship now or in the future, your application will not be considered.

These roles are located in Stockport on a hybrid basis (3 days per week in the office).

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.

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

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

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

Benefits

• Remuneration & Reward - Starting salary of £55000-£65000, 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.

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.

About Nexperia

Nexperia is a world-class company in semiconductor development and in-house production. A proven global player with an entrepreneurial mentality. At our core is an 12,000+ strong international network with a singular focus. Built on passion and commitment to our work, belief in our goals and a drive to succeed regardless of the challenges we face. We support, reward and challenge individuals equally, in a dynamic and energetic environment.