Lead SoC Program Manager, Edge & AI Platforms

NXP Semiconductors NV; Sicilia; On-site; EUR 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Italy seeks a Principal SoC Program Manager to drive planning and execution of advanced MCU/SoC projects in a cutting-edge R&D setting. You will lead cross-functional teams across architecture, design, and validation, creating plans, managing milestones, and reporting progress to leadership.

This role emphasizes proactive risk mitigation, clear communication, and a strong ownership mindset in a fast-paced environment in Catania.

Qualifications

• PM principles and methodologies including Waterfall and Agile.
• Demonstrated leadership with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Experience with MS Project, Jira or equivalent tools.
• Good understanding of semiconductor product development, system architecture, and SoC design flows.

Responsibilities

• Drive all phases of SoC development projects from architecture to silicon validation and release.
• Lead local PM office and consolidate SoC development flow across R&D.
• Create and maintain project plans with milestones, ownership, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Facilitate project reviews and cross-functional meetings with global stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Waterfall & Agile

Leadership

MS Project/Jira

Semiconductor/SoC development

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Job description

NXP Semiconductors in Italy seeks a Principal SoC Program Manager to drive planning and execution of advanced MCU/SoC projects in a cutting-edge R&D setting. You will lead cross-functional teams across architecture, design, and validation, creating plans, managing milestones, and reporting progress to leadership.

This role emphasizes proactive risk mitigation, clear communication, and a strong ownership mindset in a fast-paced environment in Catania.