IC Development Program Manager - San Jose (Holger Way), United States

Originally posted 14 October 2026 by the employer.

Oversee program management for SerDes Networking Solutions.

About the role

This role is accountable for end-to-end program management across product definition, execution, and customer engagement for SerDes Networking Solutions. You will be a key member of the Product Line leadership team, driving execution excellence following the Aviva Links acquisition.

What you'll do

• Build, lead, and develop the Program Management competence for the SerDes Networking Solution segment.
• Drive Project Portfolio and Pipeline Management, ensuring alignment of investments, priorities, and resources.
• Oversee program definition activities including market input, product positioning, and execution strategy.
• Act as a key partner to Product Line leadership in preparing and defending portfolio decisions.
• Drive disciplined planning, risk management, budget tracking, and milestone control across multi-site, cross-functional teams.
• Ensure transparent, consistent, and high-quality internal and external reporting on program status, risks, and corrective actions.
• Support the ongoing integration of Aviva Links into NXP's way of working, ensuring scalable program structures, processes, and governance.

What you'll need

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in automotive or high-tech industries, with significant leadership responsibility in program, product, or general management roles.
• Proven track record leading large, cross-functional, and multi-site projects with substantial budget and revenue responsibility.
• Strong background in complex system development (HW, SW, validation, qualification).
• Understanding of automotive networking, ADAS/IVI systems, or closely related domains.

Nice to have

• MBA is a a plus.
• Strong background in automotive NPI processes.

Skills: program management, product line leadership, SerDes, automotive, NPI, roadmap