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 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

Interfaces extensively with: Engineering leadership

Operations / manufacturing

Supply chain

Business units

Finance

More information about NXP in the United States...

NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.

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