Head of Program & Portfolio Management – SerDes Networking Solutions

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors is seeking an experienced Director of Program Management for its SerDes Networking Solutions segment in California. The role leads end-to-end program management across definition, execution and customer engagement, while shaping portfolio, resources, and governance in a fast-growing post-acquisition environment.

The candidate will drive portfolio decisions, manage multi-site teams, and interface with OEMs and Tier-1s, delivering execution excellence aligned with business

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering; MBA is a plus.
• 15+ years in automotive or high-tech with leadership in programs.
• Proven track record in large cross-site programs with budget accountability.

Responsibilities

• Build, lead and develop the Program Management team for SerDes Networking Solution segment.
• Drive Project Portfolio and Pipeline Management, aligning investments and resources with strategy and budget.
• Oversee program definition activities including market input, product positioning, and execution strategy (make/buy/partner).
• Act as a partner to Product Line leadership in portfolio decisions.
• Drive disciplined planning, risk management, budget tracking, and milestone control across multi-site teams.

Skills

Executive leadership

Portfolio management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Analytical thinking

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering

MBA is a plus

Job description

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced and visionary Director Program Management – SerDes Networking Solutions to build, lead, and scale the Program Management function for our SerDes Networking Solutions business. In this role, you will be accountable for end‑to‑end program management across product definition, execution and customer engagement, while shaping portfolio, resource, and execution governance in a fast‑growing, post‑acquisition environment. You will act as a key member of the Product Line leadership team, driving execution excellence, and ensuring alignment between business strategy, technology roadmaps and customer commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, lead and develop the Program Management competence and team 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.
• Act as an executive interface for key OEMs and Tier‑1s in alignment with Sales, CAS, FAEs and Product Management.
• Support the ongoing integration of Aviva Links into NXP’s way of working, ensuring scalable program structures, processes, and governance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience Master’s degree in Engineering, MBA is a plus.
• 15+ years of experience in automotive or high‑tech industries, with significant leadership responsibility in program, product, or general management roles.
• Proven track record leading large, cross‑functional, and multi‑site projects with substantial budget and revenue responsibility.
• Strong background in complex system development (HW, SW, validation, qualification) and automotive NPI processes.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent business and financial acumen with the ability to balance strategy, execution, and customer needs.
• Deep understanding of automotive networking, ADAS/IVI systems, or closely related domains.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at executive level and align diverse stakeholders.
• Structured, analytical, and decisive, with a passion for execution excellence and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable operating in a global, multicultural environment.

Why Join Us?

Shape and lead a critical growth area within NXP at the intersection of networking, ADAS, and software‑defined vehicles. Play a key role in scaling a newly strengthened SerDes Networking Solutions portfolio following the Aviva Links acquisition. Work with highly talented teams across engineering, product, operations, and customers worldwide. Make a visible impact on NXP’s strategy to become the leader in intelligent systems at the edge.

The base salary range for this position is as mentioned below per year. We also provide competitive benefits, incentive compensation, and/or equity for certain roles. Company benefits include health. dental, and vision insurance. 401(k), and paid leave. Please note that the base salary range (OR hourly rate) is a guideline, and individual total compensation may vary based on a number of factors such as qualifications, skill level, work location, and other business and organizational needs. This base pay range is specific to California and is not applicable to other locations. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range as of the date of this posting is: $220,400 to $303,100 annually

NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. For more information, visit www.nxp.com Bright Minds. Bright Futures. We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills.

Commitment At NXP. We recognize NXP is a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and making measurable year-on-year progress. Also, we aim to create an inclusive work environment and we will not tolerate racism, discrimination or harassment of any kind. We have programs in place focused on diversity, inclusion and equality.

Thank you for considering a career at NXP.