Project Manager for Crypto & Security Competence Center (mfd)

NXP Semiconductors; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its Crypto and Security Project Management Office. You will oversee product development projects and facilitate collaboration among global teams to ensure security goals are met. The ideal candidate has substantial project management experience, preferably in the semiconductor sector, and possesses knowledge of security concepts. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a bonus plan and excellent pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus plan

Option to purchase extra holidays

Excellent pension plan

Work-from-home policy

Possibility to buy company shares with a 15% discount

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of project management experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Proven ability to manage teams and handle complex environments.
• Familiarity with security standards ISO 21434 and IEC 62443.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from concept to security certification.
• Facilitate project calls with global teams.
• Write reports for project milestone reviews.

Skills

Project Management

Team management

Security concepts knowledge

MS Project proficiency

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor or Master in Electrical Engineering, Security Engineering, or Computer Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Job Overview

We are currently looking for an experienced Project Manager.

You will be an integral member of the Project Management Office for the Competence Center for Crypto and Security, a central organization within NXP that drives and develops security solutions.

Responsibilities

• Crypto and Security Group Representative on Product Development projects from concept to security certification, tracking security related activities.
• Support the Product Development Teams in applying the Competence Center for Crypto and Security Project Methodology.
• Facilitate project calls with global cross-functional teams to drive progress and resolve security issues.
• Act as the first line of contact for escalation of security issues.
• Write Security Group Reports for Project Milestone Reviews.
• Create top-level project plans with milestones, timelines, and ownership.
• Ensure that security goals are met and plans remain on track.
• Identify, question, and execute mitigation steps for security risks.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor or Master degree preferred in Electrical Engineering, Security Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• Approximately 3-5 years of project management experience within the semiconductor industry.
• Management experience with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Experience with Project Management tools such as MS Project or similar.
• General understanding of embedded system design and architectural definition.
• Knowledge of security concepts and standards ISO 21434 and IEC 62443, including cryptography, is preferred.
• Strong systematic skills and familiarity with complex environments.
• Proven strong managing skills, team player, and ability to track the status quo.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and take ownership in ambiguous environments.
• Willingness to travel when necessary (typically 1‑2 times per year).

Other Desired Skills

Strong systematic approach, familiarity with complex environments, proven team management, and flexibility to handle uncertainty.

Employment & Working Conditions

The role reports to the Head of the Crypto and Security Project Management Office and is located at the NXP sites in Glasgow (UK) or Gratkorn (Austria).

Full-Time, permanent contract. The role requires occasional travel (1‑2 times per year).

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Bonus plan.
• Option to purchase extra holidays.
• Excellent pension plan.
• Work-from-home policy.
• Possibility to buy company shares with a 15% discount.