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 production ramp. Responsible for delivering products on time, on quality, and on cost while coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Workstream focus includes strategic electrification segments such as 48V platforms and other high-growth product areas.

Experience Level

Senior. Specific years of experience not specified in the posting.

Responsibilities

Accountable for end-to-end program delivery and governance; coordinate cross-functional teams and drive decision-making in a matrix organization.

• Lead cross-functional teams (R&D, Operations, Marketing, Product Definition, Quality) to deliver programs aligned with business and customer objectives.
• Define, plan, and execute program roadmaps, milestones, deliverables, and resource allocation.
• Own programs from concept through industrialization and production ramp-up.
• Manage program budget, schedule, risk, and overall performance against business targets (margin, cost, revenue).
• Implement planning, tracking, and gate review processes to enforce execution discipline.
• Identify risks early, develop mitigation plans, and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Support product definition with marketing and customers, particularly for electrification applications (e.g., 48V).
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize NPI processes and project management practices.

Requirements

Key required skills and attributes for successful performance in the role.

• Must-have: Proven program or project management experience in the semiconductor industry, ideally with New Product Development / NPI.
• Must-have: Experience managing complex, cross-functional programs in an international or matrix environment.
• Must-have: Solid understanding of IC development flows (design, validation, industrialization).
• Must-have: Strong planning, risk management, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills; ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Must-have: High level of ownership, accountability, resilience, and execution focus.
• Must-have: Fluent in English.
• Nice-to-have: Experience in electrification markets (48V platforms) or automotive power ICs.
• Nice-to-have: Prior experience driving process improvements in PMO or NPI organizations.

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.