Senior SerDes Program Manager

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

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in California seeks an experienced Program Manager (SerDes Networking Solutions) to lead end-to-end program management from definition through execution and customer engagement. You will shape portfolio governance, manage resources, and drive disciplined planning across cross-functional teams in a post-acquisition environment.

Leading large, multi-site programs with strong budget responsibility, you will partner with Product Line leadership to defend portfolio decisions and

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive or high-tech industries with leadership responsibility.
• Proven track record leading large, cross-functional, multi-site projects with substantial budget and revenue responsibility.
• Strong background in complex system development (HW, SW, validation, qualification) and automotive NPI processes.

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

Cross-functional leadership

Budget management

Risk management

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering

MBA

Job description

NXP Semiconductors in California seeks an experienced Program Manager (SerDes Networking Solutions) to lead end-to-end program management from definition through execution and customer engagement. You will shape portfolio governance, manage resources, and drive disciplined planning across cross-functional teams in a post-acquisition environment.

Leading large, multi-site programs with strong budget responsibility, you will partner with Product Line leadership to defend portfolio decisions and