Senior Automotive SDV Customer Program Management

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors, a global leader in secure connectivity solutions, seeks a Senior Customer Program Manager for Software-Defined Vehicles in San Jose, CA. You will lead strategic SDV programs with top automotive OEMs, driving programs from planning through delivery and engaging with NXP and OEM executives to align on priorities.

You will foster cross-functional collaboration across engineering, products, and operations, implement governance, and proactively mitigate risks to protect long-term

Qualifications

• Executive-level customer engagement and influence.
• Proven leadership of global, cross-functional teams.
• Strong ability to translate complex technical/delivery issues into plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of strategic SDV customer programs across hardware, software and systems integration.
• Own escalations with solutions-focused approach and clear root-cause reasoning.
• Interface with OEM leadership to align on priorities, risks, and recovery plans.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, products, operations, and sales.

Skills

Executive leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Automotive semiconductors

Education

BSEE or related degree

Job description

Customer Program Management, Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV)

Primary Location: San Jose, CA

Secondary locations: Austin, TX or Novi, MI

Role Summary

Seeking an experienced and highly influential Senior Customer Program Manager to lead strategic Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) programs with top-tier automotive OEMs, driving projects from planning through successful delivery. This leadership role creates momentum, aligns teams around clear outcomes, engages directly with NXP senior leadership and OEM executives, and turns complex technical and delivery challenges into structured, achievable plans for success.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of strategic SDV customer programs, clear plans, strong ownership, and successful delivery across hardware, software, and systems integration
• Own and drive critical escalations with a positive, solutions‑focused approach, establishing clear root cause, accountability, and resolution pathways at pace
• Act as the senior interface to OEM leadership, building trust and aligning on priorities, risks, and recovery plans
• Create strong cross‑functional alignment across engineering, products, operations, and sales, enabling teams to overcome complex program challenges and deliver with confidence
• Implement structured program governance that provides clarity on milestones, risks, decisions, and executive‑level progress toward successful outcomes
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks impacting delivery, quality, or customer satisfaction
• Enable decision‑making at executive level through clear, concise communication and trade‑off recommendations
• Recover and accelerate at‑risk programs by building clear execution plans, restoring customer confidence, and protecting long‑term strategic relationships

Job Qualifications

• 10+ years leading strategic customer programs in semiconductor, automotive, OEM, or Tier 1 environments.
• Executive‑level customer engagement, influence, and stakeholder management.
• Proven leadership of global, cross‑functional teams delivering complex programs.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of driving business growth and customer success.
• Expert in customer escalation management, risk mitigation, and complex problem resolution.
• Outstanding customer‑facing, presentation, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Deep understanding of automotive semiconductor hardware, software, and system solutions.
• Ability to build long‑term executive relationships, partnerships, and strategic alliances.
• BSEE required; may consider other similar technical degrees.

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.

Company

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.

Career Development

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

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.