Senior Principal - Program Manager

Job Title

Senior Principal - Program Manager

Role Summary

Lead and drive execution of complex semiconductor programs across the full New Product Introduction (NPI) lifecycle, from concept through industrialization and production ramp-up. Work with cross-functional, international teams to deliver products on time, on quality, and on cost, aligning technical and business objectives.

Experience Level

Senior — experienced program manager; senior-level leadership responsibility. (Years of experience not specified.)

Responsibilities

Accountable for end-to-end program delivery, stakeholder alignment, and program performance.

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

Requirements

Core skills and experience required to perform the role.

• Proven program or project management experience in the semiconductor industry, preferably in New Product Development / NPI.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional, international programs.
• Solid understanding of IC development flows: design, validation and industrialization.
• Strong planning, risk management and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to influence and align stakeholders at all levels in a matrix organization.
• Leadership and communication skills; high ownership, accountability and resilience in fast-paced environments.
• Fluent in English.
• Nice-to-have: experience in electrification platforms (48V), PMO experience, and budget management.

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.