About the role

Nexperia is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead complex research, development, study, and New Product Introduction (NPI) projects across multiple sites and functions. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering strategic projects that support our product roadmap and business objectives while ensuring quality, timeline, and budget commitments are achieved.

Working with stakeholders across R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, finance, purchasing, legal, IT, and leadership teams, you will coordinate cross-functional activities and drive projects from initiation through successful delivery.

What you will do

Lead multiple projects within one or more strategic programs and ensure delivery of agreed business benefits
Develop project plans, resource requirements, schedules, budgets, and governance frameworks
Drive risk identification, mitigation planning, issue management, and project controls throughout the project lifecycle
Manage project timelines and budgets while ensuring adherence to quality standards and governance requirements
Coordinate cross-functional teams across R&D, operations, test, quality, supply chain, purchasing, and external partners
Monitor project performance and proactively address obstacles impacting delivery, cost, or time-to-market
Provide regular updates to project sponsors and senior stakeholders
Facilitate decision-making and ensure accountability for project deliverables
Support continuous improvement of project management methodologies, governance, tools, and best practices
Share lessons learned and contribute to strengthening Nexperia's project management capability across the organization

What you will need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Technology, Business, Project Management, or a related discipline
Minimum 5 years of experience leading multiple complex projects simultaneously
Proven experience managing large-scale technical or business projects
Strong project planning, resource planning, budget management, and scheduling capabilities
Experience managing project risks, issues, changes, and stakeholder expectations
Excellent communication, presentation, and reporting skills
Fluent English communication skills
Strong ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions and levels of the organization
Semiconductor, electronics, manufacturing, or high-technology industry experience
Experience working within international and matrix organizations
Knowledge of NPI, product development, or R&D project environments
Experience managing external suppliers, subcontractors, or technology partners
Familiarity with business case development and CAPEX management

Interview process

Stage 1: Recruiter Review

Stage 2: 30-60‑minute Technical Interview

Stage 3: 60‑minute Behavioural & Competency Interview

Your benefits will include

Remuneration & Reward – Comprehensive and competitive package including a bonus, excellent contributory pension scheme of up to 9%, recognition rewards scheme, EV salary sacrifice scheme, income protection, 12 x salary life assurance policy.

Health & Wellbeing – 33 days annual leave, flexible benefits scheme, enhanced parental leave, on-site medical centre, enhanced sick pay, subsidised canteen, employee assistance programme, retail & entertainment discounts, a variety of sports & social clubs.

Professional Development – As a large multinational organisation, we offer huge growth potential both internally and globally within the business, via both management and technical pathways.

Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability – A global commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2035, working with suppliers who embrace and comply with the Nexperia Supplier Code of Conduct, paid time off for every employee to support charitable work up to 4 times per year.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Corporate members of Neurodiversity in Business and a Disability Confident Employer. Dedicated Employee Resource Groups for Neuroinclusion, the LGBTQ+ community, and Women in Nexperia, with a commitment to increase women in management positions to 30% by 2030.

D&I Statement

As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.

In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.