Role Summary:  

·         Lead end-to-end execution of hardware development programs, ensuring delivery against scope, schedule, budget, quality, and business objectives.

·         Govern New Product Introduction (NPI) and Full Turn Key (FTK) initiatives through KPI management, supplier oversight, risk mitigation, and stakeholder alignment.

·         Drive cross-functional collaboration across Business Lines, Engineering, Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and external partners to enable successful product delivery

 Job Responsibility:  

·         Manage multiple concurrent hardware development projects and strategic initiatives across NXP portfolios.

·         Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, budgets, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.

·         Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) HW programs from concept through manufacturing readiness and release.

·         Lead Full Turn Key (FTK) and Internal HW programs where external partners are responsible for hardware design, manufacturing, sourcing, testing, certifications, and product readiness activities for Evaluation boards and kits (EVBs/EVKs).

·         Establish program governance models including KPI reviews, schedule tracking, risk management, and executive reporting.

·         Track and manage project financials, including budget planning, forecast updates, purchase commitments, and spending performance.

·         Coordinate activities across Design Engineering, CAD/Layout, Product Engineering, Test Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Product Definition, Procurement, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Business Line organizations.

·         Manage supplier performance, manufacturing readiness, certifications, and key deliverables to ensure successful project execution.

·         Identify, communicate, escalate, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies.

·         Present project status, budget performance, KPI reviews, and portfolio updates to management and executive stakeholders.

·         Support portfolio prioritization activities across multiple Business Lines to align project execution with strategic business objectives.

·         Coordinate resource planning efforts across engineering, operations, and supplier organizations to support project execution priorities.

 Job Qualification: 

·         Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related discipline.

·         5+ years of experience in Project Management, Program Management, Product Development, Manufacturing Operations.

·         Familiarity with design release, fabrication, assembly, bring-up, validation, and manufacturing-readiness activities.

·         Proven experience leading cross-functional projects in global and matrix organizations.

·         Experience managing project schedules, budgets, KPIs, and executive communications.

·         Knowledge of New Product Introduction (NPI) processes and product development lifecycles.

·         Experience coordinating activities with external suppliers, Contract Manufacturers, and strategic partners.

·         Strong analytical, planning, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

·         Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.

·         Experience using project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Sciforma, Planview, or equivalent.

·         Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in fast-paced environments.

·         Experience with embedded systems, hardware development tools, semiconductor products, or electronics manufacturing is preferred.

·         Experience with PCB, EVK/EVB, reference-design, or hardware-platform development.

·         Monitor supplier performance through defined metrics, milestones, deliverables, and corrective action plans.

·         Ensure supplier execution remains aligned with project objectives, milestones, budget, quality requirements, and business expectations.

·         Experience working within semiconductor, electronics, or embedded systems industries.

·         Experience managing outsourced product development and manufacturing partners.

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