Software Program Manager – Automotive Software

Overview

• As a Software Program Manager , you will lead the end-to-end delivery of complex automotive software programs across NXP Automotive Product Lines (e.g., APS, IVN, DES, CoreRide for S32-based systems).
• You will operate at program / ART level , ensuring alignment across multiple teams, sites, and partners , while driving execution against business objectives, timelines, and quality targets.
• This role combines: Program leadership Technical delivery coordination Stakeholder and partner management Tools & Methodologies Agile / SAFe (PI Planning, ART coordination) Jira / Confluence / tracking tools Program planning and reporting tools (e.g., Sciforma, Excel-based planning) Success Criteria Predictable, on-time delivery of program milestones High-quality releases aligned with automotive standards Effective execution across distributed teams Strong stakeholder satisfaction (internal + external) Clear visibility and control of risks, costs, and dependencies.
• 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.
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• 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 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.