NXP Semiconductors · 11 hours ago
Global IT Portfolio Lead
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expNXP Semiconductors is seeking a visionary, execution-focused Global IT Portfolio Lead, responsible for aligning projects with business and IT strategies. This role will be pivotal in establishing and managing the Project Management Office (PMO) within the IT organization, ensuring effective governance, project and portfolio reporting, and financial management.
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Responsibilities
Define and implement PMO standards, methodologies, and best practices for IT projects
Ensure compliance with organizational policies and frameworks for project execution
Act as a trusted advisor to IT leadership on portfolio health and strategic priorities
Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects across the portfolio
Develop and maintain portfolio dashboards and reporting for stakeholders
Monitor project performance metrics (scope, schedule, cost, quality) and escalate risks/issues
Manage IT project budgets, forecasts, and financial tracking
Optimize resource allocation across projects to ensure efficient utilization
Support capacity planning and workforce management for IT initiatives
Lead configuration, administration, and continuous improvement of PM tools (e.g., ServiceNow SPM, Jira, MS Project, etc.)
Provide training and support to project managers and stakeholders on tool usage
Ensure data integrity and automation of reporting within PM tools
Partner with IT leadership, business units, and vendors to ensure alignment on priorities
Facilitate regular portfolio reviews and executive reporting
Drive change management and adoption of PMO processes and tools
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in information technology, Business Administration, or related field
8+ years in IT project/program management, with at least 3 years in a PMO leadership role
Proven experience in portfolio management, financial tracking, and resource planning
Hands-on experience with PM tools and enterprise systems
Experience managing global teams and open to travel
Proven success in leading global transformation programs, ideally within the semiconductor or high-tech industry
Strong analytical skills with experience solving business problems through quantitative approaches
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred
Master's degree
Preference to the candidate with PMP (Project Management Professional), PgMP (Program Management Professional), ITIL Foundation or higher, SAFe Agilist or Agile-related certification, PMI-PBA (Business Analysis)
Company
NXP Semiconductors
NXP Semiconductors produces secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.56BKey Investors
European Investment Bank
2025-08-12Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2025-01-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.06B
2010-08-06IPO
Leadership Team
Bill Betz
Chief Financial Officer
Andy Micallef
EVP Global Operations
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