Senior Principal - Program Manager

Job Title

Senior Principal - Program Manager

Role Summary

The Senior Principal Program Manager leads and drives execution of complex semiconductor programs across the full New Product Introduction (NPI) lifecycle, from concept through production ramp. The role coordinates cross-functional teams to deliver products on time, on quality, and on cost while balancing technical, customer, and business constraints.

Experience Level

Senior-level role. The posting does not specify years of experience.

Responsibilities

Accountable for end-to-end program delivery and continuous improvement of program management practices.

• Lead cross-functional teams (R&D, Operations, Marketing, Product Definition, Quality) to deliver programs aligned with objectives.
• Define, plan, and execute program roadmaps, milestones, deliverables, and resource allocation.
• Own programs from concept through industrialization and production ramp-up.
• Drive execution discipline via planning, tracking, and gate review processes.
• Identify risks early, define mitigation plans, and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Manage program budget, schedule, and performance to contribute to margin, cost, and revenue targets.
• Align stakeholders and drive decision-making across a matrix organization.
• Support product definition with marketing and customers, including electrification applications (e.g., 48V platforms).
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize NPI processes and organizational maturity.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience to perform the role; followed by desirable qualifications.

• Must-have: Proven program or project management experience in the semiconductor industry, ideally in New Product Development / NPI.
• Must-have: Experience managing complex, cross-functional, international programs and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Must-have: Solid understanding of IC development flows (design, validation, industrialization); strong planning, risk management, and problem-solving skills.
• Must-have: Strong leadership, communication, ownership, accountability, and resilience in fast-paced environments; fluent in English.
• Desirable: Experience with electrification/48V platforms and product definition in automotive or power-electronics contexts.
• Desirable: Experience driving process improvements in PMO or NPI organizations and managing program financials (budget, cost, margin).

Education Requirements

Not specified.

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.