Automotive Software Program Manager

Ready to join the future of innovation at NXP?

NXP Semiconductors enables secure connections and infrastructure for a smarter world, advancing solutions that make lives easier, better and safer. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, we are driving innovation in the secure connected vehicle, end-to-end security & privacy and smart connected solutions markets.  Built on more than 60 years of combined experience and expertise, the company has 45,000 employees in more than 35 countries. Additional information can be found by visiting www.nxp.com.

As a Software Program Manager in NXP’s Automotive Software team, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the end-to-end delivery of our software programs. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive change management, effectively manage internal customers, resolve complex problems, and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality software solutions. You will be responsible and accountable for the full program life cycle ranging from program definition up to end of life.

Your responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, including product managers, development teams, business managers.
• Define scope of Software programs together with Product marketing to meet needs of dedicated target market and customers.
• Consolidate and feed customer requirements and change requests into Development Teams.
• Develop and implement change management strategies to ensure smooth transitions during software development lifecycle.
• Create overall Program plan aligned to roadmaps of Software Development Teams
• Execute Program within the agreed time, cost and quality targets
• Monitor program progress and performance metrics, create status reports, identify deviations from the plan, and take corrective actions as needed.
• Identify potential risks and issues associated with changes and proactively address them with corresponding teams to minimize disruptions
• Communicate changes effectively to stakeholders and facilitate communication between parties.
• Be member of Product Development Core Team and driving alignment with all functional teams

Your team

• By joining our Bucharest team, besides an attractive salary package, you will have the opportunity to be part of a high performance and enthusiastic software development team in a secure, pleasant and dynamic work environment. Our team consists of worldwide distributed Software-Program Managers managing all SW-Programs across the Product Lines in Automotive Processing.

Your profile

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering or related field, with more than 6 years of automotive industry experience
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall.
• Good understanding of Software Development Lifecycle from requirements to maintenance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience in leading diverse multi-cultural teams towards common goals
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of driving results in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with project management tools and software, such as JIRA, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.
• Excellent English communication skills (speaking & writing)

Experience with any of the following is considered a plus:

• Experience managing projects or programs using SAFe methodologies.
• Automotive specific development processes (ASPICE, ISO 26262)
• Embedded programming experience

Creating Secure Connections and Infrastructure for a Smarter World

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) makes products and environments safer, more sustainable, and more secure with innovative connectivity and edge processing solutions for a smarter world.

We are in the business of better. Not just better technologies, but better innovations to improve society. As the world leader in secure connectivity and processing solutions for embedded applications, NXP is solving the world’s most complex technology challenges to accelerate business innovation, enhance how we work, and advance how we live.

Ready to create a smarter world? Visit our career website and follow us on social: LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

What can you expect

Contract: This is a fulltime position with a permanent contract

Compensation: Besides a good salary, you will be eligible for our bonus plan and receive lunch vouchers, 25 vacation days and the possibility to buy company shares with a 15% discount. We also have flexible work hours and a work from home policy.

Development opportunities: We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills.

Our office: We are based in one of the high tech hubs in Bucharest with easy access to public transport and restaurants and parks close by. We have many relaxation areas on-site, including a little library where you can borrow books, sofas to relax in a quiet place and a cafeteria and restaurant in our common area.

Hiring process: Applying only takes a minute! Fill in the online application and share your CV with us. After a positive screening based on your CV you will have an initial phone or video conversation with our Talent Acquisition Consultant followed by several business interviews. Here are some useful tips to help you prepare.

And more: Life at NXP is more than work alone. We like to start our day with a free coffee and chat with a colleague and on Thursdays we have fresh fruits for all employees. Join us at one of the many social activities that are organized by and for employees such as our Christmas parties, our employee children’s party and food fairs. Or help us give back to society by donating blood or collecting clothes and food for children in need.

What’s next

If you’re excited about this opportunity, we kindly invite you to apply!

Please note: The successful candidate may/will be responsible for security related tasks. The assignment may/will be in scope of security certifications, therefore a conscious and reliable way of working is necessary.

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