Software Program Manager – Automotive Software

Job Title

Software Program Manager – Automotive Software

Role Summary

Lead end-to-end delivery of complex automotive software programs across NXP Automotive Product Lines (e.g., APS, IVN, DES, CoreRide for S32-based systems). Operate at the program/ART level to align multiple teams, sites, and partners and drive execution against business objectives, schedules, and quality targets.

Experience Level

Senior — management-level program role. No specific years of experience were specified in the posting.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Lead program-level planning and end-to-end delivery of automotive software releases.
• Coordinate technical delivery across multiple teams, sites, and external partners.
• Operate at ART/program level to run PI planning, ART coordination, and cross-team synchronization.
• Maintain schedule, visibility, and reporting of program milestones, risks, costs, and dependencies.
• Ensure releases meet automotive quality and compliance requirements.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and provide clear program-level communication.
• Use program planning and tracking tools to measure progress and drive corrective actions.

Requirements

Must-have and nice-to-have qualifications:

• Must-have: Proven program management experience delivering automotive software programs and coordinating distributed teams and partners.
• Must-have: Practical experience with Agile/SAFe practices, including PI planning and ART coordination.
• Must-have: Proficiency with Jira and Confluence; experience using program planning and reporting tools (e.g., Excel-based planning).
• Must-have: Strong stakeholder management, communication, and risk/cost/dependency control skills.
• Must-have: Commitment to high-quality releases in line with automotive standards and the ability to perform security-related tasks required for security certifications.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with Sciforma or similar program planning systems.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with NXP S32-based systems and automotive product lines.

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.