Principal SoC Program Manager - MCU

What You'll Do

• Drive as design program manager all phases of SoC development projects, from architecture definition through silicon validation and product release.
• Lead local PM office and help to consolidate strong SoC development flow shared among the entire R&D.
• Create and maintain project plans, including milestones, schedules, ownership, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Facilitate project reviews and regular team meetings with global cross-functional stakeholders to drive progress and resolve issues.
• Monitor project health, drive transparency, and support executive and senior management reporting.
• Act as the primary point of contact for issue escalation and resolution.
• Support key technical decision-making processes, architectural reviews, documentation closure, and quality control activities.
• Ensure teams are effectively executing against project objectives and delivering according to plan.
• Perform risk assessments and drive mitigation plans to minimize project impact.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles and methodologies, including Waterfall and Agile frameworks.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or equivalent platforms.
• Good understanding of semiconductor product development, system architecture, and SoC design flows.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to operate effectively in complex technical environments.
• Proven leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to challenge the status quo and effectively switch between detailed analysis and a strategic, high-level perspective.
• Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to remain calm under pressure and take ownership in ambiguous situations.
• Experience managing complex semiconductor or SoC development projects from concept through silicon bring-up and production release ----------- NXP is committed to equal pay for equal work and work of equal value and applies fair, consistent and transparent remuneration practices.
• As of the date of this posting, the estimated gross annual base salary range for this position in Italy is between 61,000 € and 83,900 € annually.
• This range is intended as a guideline.
• Actual compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, skills, and specific business or organizational needs.
• This position falls under the applicable National Collective Labour Agreement (Metalmeccanica Industria).
• Where relevant, the total compensation package may also include additional elements such as annual incentive opportunities and/or equity, along with a competitive benefits package.
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