Are you energized by working in a high-performing, high‑tech environment where you can shape products used by thousands of engineers worldwide? Within R&D IT, the PRTM (Product Requirements & Test Management) team delivers and supports best‑in‑class solutions that enable NXP’s global R&D community to manage requirements and testing at scale. Our platforms — including tools such as IBM ELM/DOORS and Polarion — are used daily by more than 12,000 engineers across the globe to develop cutting-edge semiconductor and system solutions. As the Product Manager for PRTM, you will own the vision, strategy, and roadmap of these mission‑critical platforms. In this role, you will lead a talented team, collaborate closely with business stakeholders, guide technical direction, and drive continuous innovation in how NXP manages product development lifecycle data. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with proven experience managing enterprise IT solutions, leading teams, and engaging globally distributed stakeholders and vendors. Based in India, this role offers a unique opportunity to operate in a truly global setting, influence core R&D capabilities, and develop professionally in an international, multicultural environment. Role and responsibilities
Own the end-to-end vision, strategy, and roadmap for PRTM (Product Requirements & Test Management) solutions, ensuring alignment with NXP’s R&D business goals and enterprise IT strategy.
Translate business objectives and stakeholder needs into actionable product features, requirements, and improvements in collaboration with the Business Product Owner, Solution Architect, engineering teams, and vendors.
Lead product lifecycle management, including roadmap definition, release planning, adoption, support, and continuous improvement.
Define Program Increment (PI) objectives, backlog priorities, and release content using Agile and DevOps practices; ensure predictable delivery of features, capabilities, and technical enablers.
Build strong partnerships with global R&D stakeholders to capture needs, prioritize value, evaluate solution performance, and drive customer satisfaction.
Monitor industry, technology, and market trends (e.g., ALM/PLM, requirements management, test management) to proactively identify opportunities for innovation.
Define and track key product KPIs (adoption, stability, usage, user satisfaction, performance, ROI) and drive improvements based on data-driven insights.
Lead and grow the PRTM team through hiring, coaching, performance management, and skill development; foster a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
Guide technical decision-making by promoting modern engineering practices, evaluating architectural options, and enabling Proofs of Concept (PoCs).
Oversee product finances, including budgeting, forecasting, cost optimization, and ROI-based investment decisions.
Manage relationships with external vendors and partners, including contract negotiations, license management, performance reviews, and issue escalation.
Ensure that all PRTM solutions comply with organizational standards for architecture, security, privacy, compliance, and operational excellence. Education and experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
10+ years of professional experience in software development, application engineering, or technical IT roles, including hands-on technical background.
5+ years of experience in product management, product ownership, or technical leadership roles within complex enterprise environments.
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and managing external vendors or technology partners.
Proven experience translating business requirements into technical solutions and managing product roadmaps or large-scale platform capabilities.
Strong background working with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices, including backlog management, PI planning, iterative delivery, and continuous improvement.
Experience in R&D environments or familiarity with requirement management and test management tools (e.g., Polarion, ELM / DOORS, Jama, qTest, Zephyr) is highly desirable.
Experience managing product budgets, financial planning, or ROI-driven decision making.
Exposure to semiconductor, automotive, or high-tech engineering environments is a strong plus. Skills Core Product & Leadership Skills
Strong product management capability, including roadmapping, prioritization, lifecycle management, and translating business goals into actionable plans.
Ability to balance diverse stakeholder needs, make trade‑off decisions, and maintain alignment across a global and matrixed organization.
Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence without authority and drive cross‑functional collaboration. Analytical & Strategic Skills
Data-driven decision-making with strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
Strategic mindset with the ability to define long-term vision, identify opportunities, and propose innovative technical solutions. Technical & Delivery Skills
Solid understanding of software development practices, system architecture, integrations, and enterprise IT environments.
Ability to guide engineering discussions, assess technical proposals, and support technical innovation through PoCs.
Strong planning and delivery skills, including managing multiple workstreams, risks, dependencies, and blockers. Communication & Collaboration Skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and business audiences.
Strong relationship-building skills and ability to collaborate effectively with global teams, stakeholders, and vendors.
Customer-focused mindset with the ability to understand user needs and drive adoption and satisfaction. Personal Attributes
Highly organized, proactive, and adaptable within fast-paced and evolving environments.
Team-oriented, collaborative, and open to diverse perspectives, with a passion for continuous improvement.
Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
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