Head of Program & Portfolio Management — SerDes Networking Solutions

Job Title

Head of Program & Portfolio Management — SerDes Networking Solutions

Role Summary

Lead and scale the Program Management function for NXP's SerDes Networking Solutions product line. Accountable for end-to-end program execution, portfolio governance, resource alignment, and customer engagement across multi-site teams in a post-acquisition growth context.

Serve on the Product Line leadership team to align business strategy, technical roadmaps, and customer commitments.

Experience Level

Senior — typically requires 15+ years of relevant experience in automotive or high‑tech industries with significant leadership responsibility.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include program and portfolio management, cross-functional execution, and executive customer engagement.

• Build, lead and develop the Program Management team for SerDes Networking Solutions.
• Manage project portfolio and pipeline; align investments, priorities, and resources with business strategy and budget.
• Oversee program definition: market input, product positioning, and execution strategy (make/buy/partner).
• Partner with Product Line leadership to prepare and defend portfolio decisions.
• Drive disciplined planning, risk management, budget tracking, and milestone control across multi-site, cross-functional teams.
• Provide transparent, consistent reporting on program status, risks, and corrective actions.
• Act as executive interface to OEMs and Tier‑1 partners in coordination with Sales, CAS, FAEs and Product Management.
• Support integration of acquired technology into scalable program structures, processes, and governance.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience to perform the role.

• 15+ years of experience in automotive or high‑tech industries with leadership in program, product, or general management roles.
• Proven record leading large, cross‑functional, multi‑site projects with substantial budget and revenue responsibility.
• Experience with complex system development (hardware, software, validation, qualification) and automotive NPI processes.
• Strong business and financial acumen; capable of balancing strategy, execution, and customer needs.
• Leadership presence with ability to influence at executive level and align diverse global stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills and experience operating in a multicultural, distributed environment.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience in automotive networking, ADAS/IVI systems, or SerDes networking domains.
• Experience integrating acquisitions and scaling program structures and governance.

Education Requirements

Master's degree in Engineering preferred; MBA is a plus. A bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience, is acceptable.

Base salary range (California): $220,400 to $303,100 annually. Total compensation may include benefits, incentive compensation, and/or equity; actual pay varies by qualifications and location.

About the Company

Company: NXP Semiconductors

Headquarters: Nijmegen, Netherlands

NXP Semiconductors N.V. is a global semiconductor company that provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions. With over 45,000 employees and operations in more than 35 countries, NXP is a leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, catering to automotive, industrial IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. The company is committed to innovation and sustainability, advancing a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through technology.