Program Manager – AI/ML

NXP Semiconductors

. Drive the definition of requirements and specifications in close cooperation with architects, AI/ML engineers, and customer stakeholders .

Posted 4/8/2026full-timeGlasgow • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

A bonus plan
Possibility to purchase extra holidays
An excellent pension plan
Work from home policy
Possibility to buy company shares with a 15% discount

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Hard Skills & Tools

embedded software designverification methodologiesproject management practicesAgile Project Managementcryptographysecure protocolsAI-driven anomaly detectionSoC designAI/ML securityNPI execution

Soft Skills

strong communication skillsteam integration skillsresult-oriented approachpro-active attitudeownershipanalytical skillsprocess improvementoperational excellenceleadership skillscritical thinking skills

Certifications

PMI certificationPMP certification