Project Manager for Crypto & Security Competence Center

We are currently looking for an experienced Project Manager.

You will be an integral member of the Project Management Office for the Competence Center for Crypto and Security, a central organization within NXP, that drives and develops security solutions.

As a Project Manager your responsibility will be to represent the Crypto and Security Group in Product Development Teams containing diverse technical experts coordinating all security related activities, clearly communicating schedule, risks and issues for appropriate and timely closure.

• Crypto and Security Group Representative on Product Development projects from concept to security certification, tracking security related activities.
• Support the Product Development Teams in applying the Competence Center for Crypto and Security Project Methodology.
• Facilitating project calls with global cross-functional teams to drive progress and resolve security issues.
• Acting as the first line of contact for escalation of security issues.
• Writing Security Group Reports for Project Milestone Reviews.
• Creating top level project plans with milestones, timelines, ownership.
• Ensuring that security goals are met and plans are on track.
• Ensuring security risks are identified, questioned and mitigation steps executed.

• Bachelor or Master degree, preferred in Electrical Engineering, Security Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Approximately 3-5 years experience in project management within the semiconductor industry.
• Management experience with proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Experience with Project Management tools such as MS Project or similar.
• General understanding of embedded system design and architectural definition.
• Preferably have knowledge of security concepts and standards ISO 21434 and IEC 62443 including cryptography.

• Strong systematic skills and familiarity with complex environments.
• Proven strong managing skills, team player and able to track the status quo.
• Flexibility, be calm under pressure and comfortable taking ownership in ambiguous environments.
• Willing to travel when necessary (typically 1-2 times per year).

This role is reporting to the Head of the Crypto and Security Project Management Office and is located at the NXP sites in Glasgow in the UK or Gratkorn in Austria.

• Full-time position with a permanent contract.
• Competitive salary with 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.

We believe in creating a smarter world. If you are excited about this opportunity, we invite you to apply!