Software Program Manager – Automotive Software
NXP Semiconductors · Bucharest ·
- Work mode
- Remote
- Employment
- Contract
- Category
- Project management
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. Here are some useful tips to help you prepare.
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.
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