Nexperia

Nexperia is one of the world’s leaders in essential semiconductors and aspires to become a $10b turnover business by 2030. This ambition can be achieved through our next generation technologies, ongoing improvement in manufacturing sustainability, state-of-the-art facilities, and most importantly, investing in our people. We are now looking for a Project Leader with a strong technical background to join our team.

What our Project Leader will do

In the course of overseeing several projects simultaneously, you will be liaising daily with a range of teams and individuals across the business, and coordinating them to ensure the successful, timely, and cost-effective delivery of projects. These projects aim to provide complex solutions for characterisation and reliability of semiconductor devices (MOS, GaN, Integrated Smart Power Stage or similar).

Reporting to the Laboratory Equipment Development Manager, the Project Leader will be part of the ­­­­­­­­Quality team. To be successful in this role you must have prior experience of managing projects of similar objectives.

Key responsibilities will include

• Overseeing multiple product driven projects
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams to remove blockages and ensure successful and timely deliverables
• Project Planning: structure and define project scope, objectives and deliverables with cross functional stakeholders
• Project execution: convert project plans into action and execute the projects to completion in a timely manner
• Stakeholder management, engaging and maintaining strong relationships with functional leaders
• Regular reviews with senior Product Group Management, focusing on status report of ongoing projects, roadmap and challenges
• Coaching and mentoring more junior project managers

What our Project Leader will need

Essential

• Several years’ experience in managing technical projects that focus on electrical test equipment built, from study and prototyping, through to execution, test and release
• A growth mindset, able to develop yourself and act as a mentor to other team members
• The ability to consolidate the team/stakeholders and manage conflicts
• To be technically minded, proficient in data analysis and data tools such as MS Excel, MS Project, Smartsheet

Beneficial

• CAPM and/or PMP or similar certification
• Program management experience with several years of experience in managing multiple projects
• Knowledge of power semiconductors - MOSFETS, GaN, SiC or similar technologies

Why work for us?

Remuneration & Reward – £40000-50000 base salary, Annual Incentive Plan, excellent contributory pension scheme, recognition rewards scheme, income protection, 12 x salary life assurance, visa sponsorship and relocation assistance where applicable.

Health & Wellbeing – Hybrid working policy, 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, flexible benefits scheme, enhanced sick pay, on-site medical centre, subsidised canteen, employee assistance programme, retail and entertainment reductions and a variety of sports and social clubs.

Professional Development – Possibility for funded academic support up to PhD level, employee goal setting and development plans, huge growth potential both internally and globally within the business, opportunity to contribute and work with cutting edge technologies.

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.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Corporate members of Neurodiversity in Business, Disability Confident Employer, dedicated Employee Resource Groups for Women and Neuroinclusion, commitment to increase women in management positions to 30% by 2030.

As a company, we value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. 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.

What happens next?

If you are excited about our Project Leader role, please click ‘apply’ now.

We welcome your application even if you don't think you meet all the criteria, but you have some relevant experience. This position might not be for you but the next one could be. Please feel free to contact us directly to discuss the position or the company in more detail.

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