Senior Manager – Export Control and Sanctions Compliance

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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