Project Manager for Crypto & Security Competence Center

Project Manager for Crypto & Security Competence Center (m/f/d)

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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 and 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.
• Act as the first line of contact for escalation of security issues.
• Write Security Group Reports for Project Milestone Reviews.
• Create top-level project plans with milestones, timelines, and ownership.
• Ensure that security goals are met and plans are on track.
• Identify, question, and execute mitigation steps for security risks.

• Bachelor or Master degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering, Security Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• Approximately 3–5 years of experience in project management within the semiconductor industry.
• Management experience with a 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 knowledge of security concepts and standards ISO 21434, IEC 62443, including cryptography.

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

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

Contract:

Full‑time position with a permanent contract.

Benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a bonus plan, the possibility to purchase extra holidays, an excellent pension plan, a work‑from‑home policy, and the option to buy company shares with a 15% discount.

Development opportunities:
We provide learning through on‑the‑job experiences, industry best practices, and educational programs to help develop core and professional skills.

Hiring process:
Apply online, submit your CV, and after a positive screening you will have an initial video conversation with our Talent Acquisition Consultant followed by several business interviews.

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