Program Manager for AI/ML

NXP is seeking an enthusiastic Program Manager for AI/ML to join its Secure IP team, focusing on integrating AI/ML capabilities into next-generation products. The role involves driving requirements definition with architects and AI/ML engineers, creating and monitoring project plans, managing budgets, and reporting KPIs, all while ensuring alignment with AI/ML development timelines. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering or data science, strong project management skills, and experience with complex technical projects involving hardware, software, and AI/ML components, demonstrating excellent communication and leadership.

Must Have

• Drive definition of requirements and specifications with architects, AI/ML engineers, and customer stakeholders.
• Create and monitor project plans, including AI/ML integration milestones.
• Control project budgets, factoring in AI/ML resource allocation.
• Report KPIs and results into Project Review Boards, including AI/ML performance metrics.
• Interface with suppliers, internal stakeholders, AI/ML research teams, and 3rd parties.
• Background in electrical engineering, hardware, software development, or data science.
• Understanding of embedded software design and verification methodologies.
• Solid understanding of project management practices.
• Strong Program Management skills and experience in managing complex technical projects (hardware, software, AI/ML).
• Strong foundational knowledge and program management approach to drive NPI execution.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with complex environments.
• Proficiency in risk and issue management, including AI/ML-specific risks.

Good to Have

• Understanding or experience with Agile Project Management process.
• Knowledge of cryptography, security, secure protocols, and AI-driven anomaly detection.
• MS Project and/or Sciforma or other Product and Portfolio Management tool experience.
• PMI/PMP certification.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus plan
• Possibility to purchase extra holidays
• Excellent pension plan
• Work from home policy
• Possibility to buy company shares with a 15% discount
• Learning through on-the-job experiences
• Learning from industries bests
• Learning through education
• Social activities organized by and for employees in the United Kingdom
• YOUNG community for young professionals
• Active Women in Technology network
• Volunteering activities

We have a new opportunity for a Program Manager AI/ML

Owing to the success of our business, our department is growing. We are looking for an enthusiastic Program Manager to join our Secure IP team, with an additional focus on integrating AI/ML capabilities into next-generation products.

Your Responsibilities

• Drive the definition of requirements and specifications in close cooperation with architects, AI/ML engineers, and customer stakeholders.
• Create project plans in line with business requirements, including AI/ML integration milestones.
• Monitor and control the progress of projects, ensuring alignment with AI/ML development timelines.
• Report KPIs and results into Project Review Boards, including AI/ML performance metrics.
• Monitor and control project budgets, factoring in AI/ML resource allocation.
• Interface with suppliers, internal stakeholders, AI/ML research teams, and 3rd parties.

Your Profile

• Background in electrical engineering, hardware, software development, or data science.
• Understanding of embedded software design and verification methodologies.
• Solid understanding of project management practices.
• Understanding or experience with Agile Project Management process is considered a plus.
• Knowledge of cryptography, security, secure protocols, and AI-driven anomaly detection is an asset.
• Strong communication skills, networking, and team/partner integration skills.
• Result-oriented approach, open for new challenges.
• Pro-active attitude, willingness to take ownership for challenging targets.

Qualifications/Experience

• BE or advanced degree preferred.
• Subject matter background in one or more of the following areas: SoC design, SW development, AI/ML security, product/test development, or applications.
• Strong Program Management skills and experience in managing complex technical projects including hardware, software, and AI/ML components.
• Strong foundational knowledge and program management approach to drive NPI execution within established timelines and target costs.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to drive business and innovation, including AI/ML adoption.
• Ability to quickly recognize and articulate barriers and critical paths to success across teams.
• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with complex environments.
• Oriented toward process improvement and operational excellence.
• Highly effective leader who can develop and inspire a team to the highest levels of performance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Critical thinking skills and proficiency in risk and issue management, including AI/ML-specific risks.
• MS Project and/or Sciforma or other Product and Portfolio Management tool experience is a plus.
• PMI/PMP certification desirable but not required.

What can you expect?

Contract: This is a full-time position with a permanent contract.

Benefits: Besides a competitive salary, we offer great benefits: A bonus plan, possibility to purchase extra holidays, an excellent pension plan, a work from home policy, and the possibility to buy company shares with a 15% discount are some examples.

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 provide you with a mix of learning through on-the-job experiences, learning from industries bests, and learning through education to help you develop your core and professional skills.

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 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. Join one of the many social activities that are organized by and for employees in the United Kingdom. We have a YOUNG community that organizes a mix of social and professional events for our young professionals and an active Women in Technology network. We also take time to give back to our communities by engaging young girls to learn about Technology during Girls Day or participating in several volunteering activities.

What’s next?

If you are excited about this opportunity, we kindly invite you to apply!

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