SW Project 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. 

You will be part of a highly talented team that develops and tests multiple different Automotive system solutions based on cutting edge technologies.  

Your Responsibilities 

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end project management of different software projects. 

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, ensure alignment between stakeholders, and drive execution while also acting as Scrum Master for the team, ensuring efficient and predictable delivery. 

Project Management & Delivery 

• Plan and drive execution for development activities 

• Define and track project milestones, deliverables, and dependencies across teams 

• Proactively identify risks, issues, and bottlenecks, and drive mitigation plans 

• Ensure alignment between product, development, and validation teams 

• Provide clear and regular status reporting to stakeholders 

Scrum Master & Agile Facilitation 

• Act as Scrum Master for the team, facilitating Agile ceremonies (planning, daily, review, retrospective) 

• Ensure effective backlog management together with the Product Owner 

• Drive continuous improvement of Agile practices and team efficiency 

• Remove impediments and enable the team to deliver at a sustainable pace 

Cross-team Coordination 

• Coordinate interactions between teams to ensure synchronized delivery 

• Manage dependencies with other internal or external teams 

• Support decision-making by providing transparency on progress, risks, and trade-offs 

Execution Excellence 

• Ensure delivery predictability and adherence to committed timelines 

• Support prioritization and scope management based on business needs 

• Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement 

Your Profile 

To be successful in this role you have: 

• University degree in engineering, computer science, or similar 

• Proven experience in project management of software development projects (embedded and/or tools/software applications) 

• Strong experience working in Agile environments, including Scrum Master role 

• Ability to work with cross-functional and multi-site teams 

• Good understanding of software development lifecycle (firmware and/or tools/software stack) 

• Experience in risk management, planning, and stakeholder communication 

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills 

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills 

• Fluency in written and spoken English 

Nice to have 

• Experience in automotive software development environments 

• Familiarity with ASPICE / ISO26262 processes 

• Experience working with both embedded and tools/UI teams 

• Experience with CI/CD and modern software delivery practices 

Your Team 

Our team is part of SW R&D group and is responsible for development and testing of multiple Automotive Software Solutions. The team is located in Romania, but we collaborate with other local and global team members, while demonstrating independence in solving problems and agility in switching tasks as per project priorities. We use Agile methodology for our products development and implement Continuous Development, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing and Continuous Deployment practices.  

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. 

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.