Director, SerDes Networking Programs

NXP Semiconductors; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 303,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k)

Equity opportunity

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors is seeking an experienced Program Manager for SerDes Networking Solutions to build and scale the PMO, oversee end-to-end program management across definition, execution and customer engagement, and align roadmaps with business strategy.

You will lead a global team of 10 project and program managers, drive portfolio management across multi-site programs, and partner with Product Line leadership for portfolio decisions, while integrating Aviva Links into our ways of working.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of leadership in program, product, or general management in automotive or high-tech industries.
• Proven track record leading large cross-functional, multi-site programs with significant budget.
• Strong background in complex system development (HW/SW/validation/qualification) and automotive NPI.
• Excellent business and financial acumen; ability to balance strategy, execution and customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Build, lead and develop the Program Management competence for the SerDes Networking Solution segment.
• Drive Project Portfolio and Pipeline Management, ensuring alignment of investments, priorities, and resources with business strategy and budget constraints.
• Oversee program definition activities including market input, product positioning, and execution strategy (make/buy/partner).
• Act as a key partner to the Product Line leadership in preparing and defending portfolio decisions.
• Drive disciplined planning, risk management, budget tracking, and milestone control across multi-site, cross-functional teams.
• Ensure transparent, consistent and high-quality internal and external reporting on program status, risks and corrective actions.
• Support the ongoing integration of Aviva Links into NXP’s way of working, ensuring scalable program structures, processes, and governance.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Excellent communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

MBA

Job description

NXP Semiconductors is seeking an experienced Program Manager for SerDes Networking Solutions to build and scale the PMO, oversee end-to-end program management across definition, execution and customer engagement, and align roadmaps with business strategy.

You will lead a global team of 10 project and program managers, drive portfolio management across multi-site programs, and partner with Product Line leadership for portfolio decisions, while integrating Aviva Links into our ways of working.