Position : Senior Software Engineering Project Manager

Experience : 10+ Years

Location : Bengaluru

Notice Period : Immediate joiner or max 30days

Key Responsibilities :

- Drive end-to-end software development, testing, and release activities across multiple engineering teams.

- Coordinate software, system, and manufacturing test execution activities.

- Manage and track deliverables related to automotive compliance and validation requirements.

- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define project scope, priorities, timelines, and milestones.

- Identify program risks, dependencies, and technical roadblocks while ensuring timely resolution.

- Monitor project progress and communicate status updates, risks, and mitigation plans to leadership and stakeholders.

- Lead technical review meetings, design discussions, status reviews, and release planning sessions.

- Ensure software releases meet quality, performance, and schedule expectations.

- Support Agile program management practices and continuous process improvements.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- 10+ years of experience in Software Project/Program Management.

- Strong experience coordinating QA, Test Automation, V&V/KPI Testing, and System Characterization activities.

- Proven experience managing complex software projects within tight delivery schedules.

- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), release management, and testing methodologies.

- Hands-on experience with project management and collaboration tools such as JIRA, JAMA, Confluence, Smartsheets, and Spreadsheets.

- Experience working in Agile development environments.

- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Knowledge of automotive standards and processes such as ASPICE, Functional Safety (FuSa), and Cybersecurity.

- Exposure to scripting or automation tools is an added advantage.

- Experience working with embedded systems, automotive software, or autonomous technologies is preferred.