Project Manager - Semiconductor Industry

Nexperia; Seremban; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexperia in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead cross-site semiconductor projects, define budgets, timelines and resources, and report progress to stakeholders. The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking and global collaboration.

You will drive cost-down programs, outsourcing strategies and supply resilience while coordinating with product management and engineering teams to deliver world-class results.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electronics or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years leading complex projects in semiconductors or similar industry.
• Experience with state-of-the-art project management tools and their application.
• PMP/PMI or Prince2 certification preferred.
• Ability to lead global, intercultural project teams.

Responsibilities

• Create initial Business Case together with Product Management.
• Define competencies and resources needed and build up a performing project team.
• Team leadership for multisite industrial, outsourcing or optimization projects teams.
• Define project plans, resources needed and assign work packages within projects.
• Report project progress using milestones and gates towards stakeholders.
• Monitor project budget and timeline.
• Manage escalations towards stakeholders and/or Project Review Board.
• Drive Industrial activities/programs in cost-down, outsourcing and supply resilience.

Skills

Project leadership

Intercultural leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Risk management

English fluency

Education

Master’s degree in Electronics or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Scheduling tools

Budgeting tools

Job description

Nexperia is a world-class company in semiconductor development and in-house production. We form a global network of talent, with passion and performance, perseverance and professionalism. Join TeamNexperia and become part of a leading company that supports, rewards and challenges you equally, in a dynamic environment, working for world-class results. Talk to us today and learn your true capabilities in an energetic company where you will develop and thrive, the Efficiency Company - Nexperia.

This is your new job:

• Create initial Business Case together with Product Management

• Define competencies and resources needed and build up a performing project team

• Team leadership for multisite industrial, outsourcing or optimization projects teams

• Define project plans, resources needed and assign work packages within projects

• Report project progress using milestones and gates towards stakeholders

• Monitor project budget and timeline

• Manage escalations towards stakeholders and / or Project Review Board

• Drive Industrial activities/programs in the field of cost-down, outsourcing and supply resilience

This is you:

• Master’s degree in Electronics, Mechanical Engineering or related subjects

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in leading complex projects in semiconductors or a similar technical industry

• Extensive knowledge in state-of-the-art project management tools and their application

• Expert in scheduling, budgeting and project definition

• PMP/PMI or Prince2 certification preferred

• Ability to lead project teams in a global, intercultural environment

• Expert in managing scopes, risks, change and international stakeholders

• Solid knowledge of Front End / Back End semiconductor technology desirable

• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

• High level of risk management proficiency

• Resilient and assertive with a strong customer and high-quality focus

• Show initiative, take ownership and have an entrepreneurial attitude

• Excellent communication and presentation/moderator skills

• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage complex technical problems

• Independent way of working and decision-making ability

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.