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[Apply on NXP Semiconductors’s careers site →](https://nxp.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/San-Jose-Holger-Way/Senior-Automotive-SDV-Customer-Program-Management_R-10064403) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [NXP Semiconductors](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nxp-semiconductors/) / Senior Automotive SDV Customer Program Management ## Job description ### Job Title Customer Program Management, Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV) ### Primary Location San Jose, CA Secondary locations: Austin, TX or Novi, MI Role Summary: Seeking an experienced and highly influential Senior Customer Program Manager to lead strategic Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) programs with top-tier automotive OEMs, driving projects from planning through successful delivery. This leadership role creates momentum, aligns teams around clear outcomes, engages directly with NXP senior leadership and OEM executives, and turns complex technical and delivery challenges into structured, achievable plans for success. ### Job Responsibility - Lead end-to-end execution of strategic SDV customer programs, clear plans, strong ownership, and successful delivery across hardware, software, and systems integration - Own and drive critical escalations with a positive, solutions-focused approach, establishing clear root cause, accountability, and resolution pathways at pace - Act as the senior interface to OEM leadership, building trust and aligning on priorities, risks, and recovery plans - Create strong cross-functional alignment across engineering, products, operations, and sales, enabling teams to overcome complex program challenges and deliver with confidence - Implement structured program governance that provides clarity on milestones, risks, decisions, and executive-level progress toward successful outcomes Proactively identify and mitigate risks impacting delivery, quality, or customer satisfaction Enable decision-making at executive level through clear, concise communication and trade-off recommendations Recover and accelerate at-risk programs by building clear execution plans, restoring customer confidence, and protecting long-term strategic relationships Job Qualification: 10+ years leading strategic customer programs in semiconductor, automotive, OEM, or Tier 1 environments. Executive-level customer engagement, influence, and stakeholder management. Proven leadership of global, cross-functional teams delivering complex programs. Strong commercial acumen with a track record of driving business growth and customer success. Expert in customer escalation management, risk mitigation, and complex problem resolution. Outstanding customer-facing, presentation, negotiation, and communication skills. Deep understanding of automotive semiconductor hardware, software, and system solutions. Ability to build long-term executive relationships, partnerships, and strategic alliances. BSEE required; may consider other similar technical degrees The base salary range for this position is as mentioned below per year. We also provide competitive benefits, incentive compensation, and/or equity for certain roles. Company benefits include health. dental, and vision insurance. 401(k), and paid leave. Please note that the base salary range (OR hourly rate) is a guideline, and individual total compensation may vary based on a number of factors such as qualifications, skill level, work location, and other business and organizational needs. This base pay range is specific to California and is not applicable to other locations. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range as of the date of this posting is: $220,400 to $303,100 annually More information about NXP in the United States... NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals. #LI-6692 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 12, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Multiple locations - Pay: $220,400 to $303,100 annually[Apply on NXP Semiconductors’s careers site →](https://nxp.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/San-Jose-Holger-Way/Senior-Automotive-SDV-Customer-Program-Management_R-10064403) ## More jobs at NXP Semiconductors ### [Senior Analog Engineer -Power Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nxp-semiconductors/jobs/706c409370aca1bb89df/) ### [SoC/System Architecture Director - MPU& MCU](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nxp-semiconductors/jobs/e250522ac088ab803140/) ### [-搶先投遞- 高雄/台北 2027 學生實習計畫](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nxp-semiconductors/jobs/44d705f3ec9822b7c54d/) ### [2026 Campus- MCU Systems Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nxp-semiconductors/jobs/0b5e5143ff07b6924594/) ### [AI Engineer – Foundational Models with Multi-Modality (Analog IC Design)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nxp-semiconductors/jobs/a9068dbbe545f83f4fbf/) ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [SDV 車載コックピットプラットフォームアーキテクトエンジニア / SDV Automotive Cockpit Platform Architect Engineer（一般層 総括職)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nissan-motor/jobs/5296fd7b623a9859596c/) Nissan Motor · Nissan Technical Center ### [Principal Program Manager - Customer Experience Program Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/828c204c4dcd7368819c/) Microsoft · Romania, Bucharest ### [Customer Program Manager, AFR Customer Operations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/deutsche-post/jobs/d6f2c97ff07351008e39/) Deutsche Post · Shanghai, China, People's Republic of ### [[SDV] カーオーディオシステム設計エンジニア（一般層 総括職/担当職）](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nissan-motor/jobs/46ae11a40cd852801bfc/) Nissan Motor · Nissan Technical Center ### [Customer Engagement Program Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/e90a311e775f7ec97197/) Microsoft · Singapore OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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