Automotive Software Project Manager for Analog Power & Networking - Mid / Senior

As a Software Project Manager supporting NXP’s Automotive Software team, you are responsible for end-to-end coordination, execution, and predictability at project level for Advanced Analog Software Team (AASW)

Your responsibilities

• Drive the Project Life Cycle from Project Initiation to Production Release;
• Define scope, planning & budget for the entire project while always looking at the quality;
• Create and maintain the project business case;
• Drive and follow the project risk assessment to find the right risk responses;
• Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team of technical specialists to satisfy customer needs and business case;
• Communicate clearly and efficiently with relevant stakeholders on progress, issues, and escalation.

Your profile

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering or related field, with more than 5 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.
• Experience with software project management (3+ years);
• 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
• Technical background in embedded systems.
• Technical background in working with/integrating multiple software deliveries/dependencies;

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, a number of vacation days based on seniority 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!

If you have any questions, we are happy to answer them. Please contact  Maria Bertesteanu, East Europe Talent Acquisition Specialist on maria.bertesteanu@nxp.com

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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