PRTM Product Manager - R&D IT

What You'll Do

• Own the end-to-end vision, strategy, and roadmap for PRTM (Product Requirements & Test Management) solutions, ensuring alignment with NXP’s R&D business goals and enterprise IT strategy. • Translate business objectives and stakeholder needs into actionable product features, requirements, and improvements in collaboration with the Business Product Owner, Solution Architect, engineering teams, and vendors. • Lead product lifecycle management, including roadmap definition, release planning, adoption, support, and continuous improvement. • Define Program Increment (PI) objectives, backlog priorities, and release content using Agile and DevOps practices; ensure predictable delivery of features, capabilities, and technical enablers. • Build strong partnerships with global R&D stakeholders to capture needs, prioritize value, evaluate solution performance, and drive customer satisfaction. • Monitor industry, technology, and market trends (e.g., ALM/PLM, requirements management, test management) to proactively identify opportunities for innovation. • Define and track key product KPIs (adoption, stability, usage, user satisfaction, performance, ROI) and drive improvements based on data-driven insights. • Lead and grow the PRTM team through hiring, coaching, performance management, and skill development; foster a culture of technical excellence and innovation. • Guide technical decision-making by promoting modern engineering practices, evaluating architectural options, and enabling Proofs of Concept (PoCs). • Oversee product finances, including budgeting, forecasting, cost optimization, and ROI-based investment decisions. • Manage relationships with external vendors and partners, including contract negotiations, license management, performance reviews, and issue escalation. • Ensure that all PRTM solutions comply with organizational standards for architecture, security, privacy, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Education and experience • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline. • 10+ years of professional experience in software development, application engineering, or technical IT roles, including hands-on technical background. • 5+ years of experience in product management, product ownership, or technical leadership roles within complex enterprise environments. • Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and managing external vendors or technology partners. • Proven experience translating business requirements into technical solutions and managing product roadmaps or large-scale platform capabilities. • Strong background working with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices, including backlog management, PI planning, iterative delivery, and continuous improvement. • Experience in R&D environments or familiarity with requirement management and test management tools (e.g., Polarion, ELM / DOORS, Jama, qTest, Zephyr) is highly desirable. • Experience managing product budgets, financial planning, or ROI-driven decision making. • Exposure to semiconductor, automotive, or high-tech engineering environments is a strong plus.
• Skills Core Product & Leadership Skills • Strong product management capability, including roadmapping, prioritization, lifecycle management, and translating business goals into actionable plans. • Ability to balance diverse stakeholder needs, make trade‑off decisions, and maintain alignment across a global and matrixed organization. • Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence without authority and drive cross‑functional collaboration.
• Analytical & Strategic Skills • Data-driven decision-making with strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities. • Strategic mindset with the ability to define long-term vision, identify opportunities, and propose innovative technical solutions.
• Technical & Delivery Skills • Solid understanding of software development practices, system architecture, integrations, and enterprise IT environments. • Ability to guide engineering discussions, assess technical proposals, and support technical innovation through PoCs. • Strong planning and delivery skills, including managing multiple workstreams, risks, dependencies, and blockers.
• Communication & Collaboration Skills • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and business audiences. • Strong relationship-building skills and ability to collaborate effectively with global teams, stakeholders, and vendors. • Customer-focused mindset with the ability to understand user needs and drive adoption and satisfaction.
• Personal Attributes • Highly organized, proactive, and adaptable within fast-paced and evolving environments. • Team-oriented, collaborative, and open to diverse perspectives, with a passion for continuous improvement. • Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
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