Product Planning Manager - Global NPU Business

About the role

NXP is looking for a Product Planning Manager for its Global NPU business within the Secure Connected Edge Processing Business Line. The role defines and drives the long-term strategy of the NPU business, working closely with executive leadership, product management, engineering, finance and sales. It combines high-level strategy with execution, linking roadmaps, go-to-market plans and financial outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning for the Global NPU business, including multi-year growth strategy, portfolio prioritization and investment frameworks
• Run market, customer and competitive analysis to find opportunities, risks and white spaces
• Work with Product Management to shape roadmap direction, build business cases and weigh off performance, power, software enablement and ecosystem options
• Support annual and multi-year planning (strategic plans, LTP, OP, portfolio reviews) with executive-ready narratives
• Prepare strategy decks, decision memos and scenario analyses for leadership
• Align engineering, marketing, finance and sales so strategy becomes execution
• Evaluate inorganic growth, partnerships and ecosystem opportunities with corporate strategy and business development
• Track strategic metrics and KPIs and advise senior leaders on trade-offs and priorities

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, business, economics, marketing or a related field; MBA or advanced technical degree strongly preferred
• 8-12+ years in strategic planning, strategy, management consulting, product strategy or corporate development, preferably in technology-driven industries
• Management consulting experience (McKinsey, BCG, Bain or top-tier boutiques) strongly preferred
• Experience at the intersection of strategy and execution, with strong cross-functional leadership and comfort in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

Required skills

• Deep understanding of technology markets; experience in AI, semiconductors, software or systems businesses is a significant plus
• Ability to turn market data, customer insights and technical input into clear strategic recommendations
• Clear communication of complex ideas to executive audiences, written and in presentation
• Nice to have: direct exposure to AI silicon, edge computing or platform businesses, support of C-level strategic reviews, global business experience

What we offer

• Base salary range of $191,500 to $263,300 per year (California)
• Health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) and paid leave
• Competitive benefits, incentive compensation and/or equity for certain roles