Senior Manager – Export Control and Sanctions Compliance

About this role

Role Summary

This role leads Export Control & Sanctions compliance for the AMEC region. You act as the regional decision‑maker, fully accountable for regulatory interpretation and compliance outcomes. You ensure consistent, defensible application of U.S. and international regulations while enabling the business to operate in a complex geopolitical environment.

Location: Austin, Texas (hybrid)

Key Responsibilities

Act as the primary decision‑maker for Export Control & Sanctions matters in the AMEC region

Serve as the main interface to the business, providing clear and actionable guidance

Own high‑risk cases, exceptions, and regulator interactions

Ensure consistent and defensible interpretation of U.S. EAR / BIS requirements

Decide routine cases and escalate only complex, cross‑regional, or high‑risk situations Operating Model & Collaboration

Decision authority: You own regulatory interpretation and final decisions, and are accountable to the business and authorities

Infrastructure & Strategy teams: Define policies, processes, tooling, and geopolitical direction — you align and provide input based on regional reality

Operations teams (incl. KL): Prepare and execute cases — you provide decisions on escalations and ensure consistent application of rules

Regional peers: Align on interpretation, ensure global consistency, and escalate only in case of conflict or enterprise risk

Requirements

10–15+ years of experience in Export Controls and Sanctions

Strong expertise in U.S. EAR / BIS

Proven experience making decisions in complex, high‑risk environments

Ability to operate as a senior business partner and decision authority

Strong judgment and stakeholder management

What You Get

Clear decision authority and regional accountability

Direct impact on business decisions and risk outcomes

Interaction with senior stakeholders and regulators

Role in a scalable global trade compliance operating model

Benefits (US)

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Parental leave

Tuition support

Disability insurance

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.

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