Head of Program & Portfolio Management – SerDes Networking Solutions

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced and visionary Director Program Management SerDes Networking Solutions to build lead and scale the Program Management function for our SerDes Networking Solutions this role you will be accountable for endtoend program management across product definition execution and customer engagement while shaping portfolio resource and execution governance in a fastgrowing postacquisition environment.

You will act as a key member of the Product Line leadership team driving execution excellence and ensuring alignment between business strategy technology roadmaps and customer commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Build lead and develop the Program Management competence and team for the SerDes Networking Solution segment.

• Drive Project Portfolio and Pipeline Management ensuring alignment of investments priorities and resources with business strategy and budget constraints.

• Oversee program definition activities including market input product positioning and execution strategy (make/buy/partner).

• Act as a key partner to the Product Line leadership in preparing and defending portfolio decisions.

• Drive disciplined planning risk management budget tracking and milestone control across multisite crossfunctional teams.

• Ensure transparent consistent and highquality internal and external reporting on program status risks and corrective actions.

• Act as an executive interface for key OEMs and Tier1s in alignment with Sales CAS FAEs and Product Management.

• Support the ongoing integration of Aviva Links into NXPs way of working ensuring scalable program structures processes and governance.

Qualifications & Experience

Experience

• Masters degree in Engineering MBA is a plus.

• 15 years of experience in automotive or hightech industries with significant leadership responsibility in program product or general management roles.

• Proven track record leading large crossfunctional and multisite projects with substantial budget and revenue responsibility.

• Strong background in complex system development (HW SW validation qualification) and automotive NPI processes.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent business and financial acumen with the ability to balance strategy execution and customer needs.

• Deep understanding of automotive networking ADAS/IVI systems or closely related domains.

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at executive level and align diverse stakeholders.

• Structured analytical and decisive with a passion for execution excellence and continuous improvement.

• Excellent communication skills comfortable operating in a global multicultural environment.

Why Join Us

• Shape and lead a critical growth area within NXP at the intersection of networking ADAS and softwaredefined vehicles.

• Play a key role in scaling a newly strengthened SerDes Networking Solutions portfolio following the Aviva Links acquisition.

• Work with highly talented teams across engineering product operations and customers worldwide.

• Make a visible impact on NXPs strategy to become the leader in intelligent systems at the edge.

The base salary range for this position is as mentioned below per year. We also provide competitive benefits incentive compensation and/or equity for certain roles.
Company benefits include health. dental and vision insurance. 401(k) and paid leave. Please note that the base salary range (OR hourly rate) is a guideline and individual total compensation may vary based on a number of factors such as qualifications skill level work location and other business and organizational needs. This base pay range is specific to California and is not applicable to other locations. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range as of the date of this posting is:

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