Technical NPI Program Manager - Senior Principal at NXP Semiconductors

Valbonne, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Leadership, NPI Lifecycle Management, Cross-functional Coordination, Risk Management, Financial Acumen, WBS Planning, Critical Path Analysis, Design For Excellence, Supply Chain Readiness, Manufacturing Industrialization, Stakeholder Communication, Budget Management

Industry

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Description

Job Description – NPI Program Manager Position Summary The NPI Program Manager is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of new product introduction programs, from concept through development, industrialization, and production ramp. This role ensures that products are launched on time, within cost, and at target quality, by orchestrating cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality. The NPI PM acts as the single point of accountability for program execution and serves as the bridge between product development and manufacturing. Key Responsibilities 1. Program Leadership & Execution Lead NPI programs from concept to volume production Define program scope, objectives, milestones, and deliverables Build and maintain integrated program plans (WBS, schedules, roadmap) Drive execution to meet cost, schedule, quality, and performance targets Ensure transition from development to manufacturing readiness 2. Cross-Functional Coordination Lead and align global cross-functional teams: Silicon / HW / SW engineering Product management Manufacturing & test Supply chain & procurement Quality & reliability Act as the central communication hub across stakeholders and executives 3. NPI Process & Industrialization Drive NPI lifecycle phases: Concept & feasibility Design & development Prototyping / validation (EVT/DVT/PVT) Manufacturing ramp Drive Design for Excellence to ensure first-time-right product industrialization, optimizing manufacturability, testability, cost, and supply chain readiness Manage product build plans, pilot runs, and validation activities 4. Manufacturing & Supply Chain Readiness Ensure: Component readiness and supplier alignment Manufacturing capacity and tooling readiness Test and production flows are qualified Coordinate ramp planning and global factory readiness Optimize cost, yield, and cycle time during ramp-up 5. Risk & Issue Management Identify, track, and mitigate/remove program risks Lead resolution of cross-functional issues (technical, supply, schedule) Escalate critical issues and drive recovery plans 6. Financial & Resource Management Manage program budget, cost tracking, and forecasting Drive cost optimization and margin targets Allocate and manage resources across multiple workstreams 7. Governance & Reporting Lead program governance (phase reviews, gate reviews, exec updates) Provide clear, data-driven status reporting to leadership Ensure compliance with internal processes and product lifecycle standards Key Deliverables (Typical NPI Outputs) Program charter, roadmap, and WBS Integrated schedule (milestones, critical path) Product build plans and validation reports Manufacturing readiness and ramp plans Risk registers and mitigation plans Cost model / BOM evolution Post-launch performance metrics (yield, quality, cost) Formal Lessons Learned report at key milestones Required Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Semiconductor, SW or related 5–10+ years in program/project management in high-tech or manufacturing environment Proven experience in NPI / product development lifecycle management Strong understanding of: Manufacturing processes and supply chain Product development lifecycle (HW/SW systems) Semiconductor or electronics industry (preferred) Core Skills Program leadership & execution excellence Strong cross-functional influence (matrix organization) Advanced planning & scheduling (WBS, critical path) Risk management & problem-solving Financial acumen (cost, budget, ROI) Excellent communication with technical and executive stakeholders Ability to thrive in ambiguity and fast-paced environments Success Metrics (KPIs) On-time product launch (milestone adherence) Cost vs. target / margin achievement Product quality (yield, reliability) Production ramp efficiency Customer satisfaction / business impact Typical Reporting Line Reports to: Director / Sr Director Program Management or Operations Interfaces extensively with: Engineering leadership Operations / manufacturing Supply chain Business units More information about NXP in France... #LI-7795 NXP Semiconductors N.V. 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Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end delivery of new product introduction programs from concept through production ramp. Orchestrate cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, and supply chain to ensure on-time, cost-effective, and high-quality product launches.