Key Responsibilities :

1. Program Planning & Execution :

- Lead end-to-end planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of automotive software, embedded systems, and vehicle technology programs.

- Develop comprehensive program plans, schedules, resource allocation strategies, and delivery roadmaps.

- Define program scope, objectives, milestones, dependencies, and success criteria.

- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with customer requirements.

2. Technical Program Management :

- Coordinate activities across software, hardware, systems engineering, validation, and product management teams.

- Drive technical discussions, architecture reviews, and design decisions with engineering leadership.

- Monitor technical risks, dependencies, and integration challenges throughout the program lifecycle.

- Ensure alignment between technical solutions and business objectives.

3. Automotive Product Development :

- Manage programs related to :

i. Automotive Embedded Systems

ii. ADAS

iii. Infotainment Systems

iv. Connectivity Solutions

v. Electric Vehicles (EV)

vi. Autonomous Driving Technologies

vii. Telematics Platforms

viii. Vehicle Control Systems

- Oversee product development from concept through production release.

4. Stakeholder Management :

- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, internal leadership, engineering teams, suppliers, and external partners.

- Conduct regular governance reviews, status meetings, and executive updates.

- Communicate program health, risks, milestones, and delivery status to senior management.

5. Risk & Issue Management :

- Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks proactively.

- Establish escalation mechanisms and drive issue resolution across teams.

- Manage change requests, scope adjustments, and dependency tracking.

- Ensure contingency plans are developed and executed when necessary.

6. Process & Quality Management :

- Ensure adherence to automotive development standards and quality processes.

- Drive compliance with :

i. ASPICE

ii. ISO 26262

iii. Automotive Quality Management Systems

iv. Functional Safety Requirements

- Support audits, process assessments, and customer reviews.

7. Resource & Budget Management :

- Plan and manage program budgets, staffing requirements, and resource utilization.

- Coordinate with engineering managers to ensure adequate project staffing.

- Track program financials, forecasts, and operational metrics.

8. Program Reporting & Governance :

- Establish program governance frameworks and reporting mechanisms.

- Develop dashboards, KPIs, risk registers, and executive reports.

- Monitor program performance and implement corrective actions when required.

Required Qualifications :

- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering (Electronics, Electrical, Computer Science, Automotive, Mechanical, or related field).

- 5+ years of experience in automotive product development, embedded systems, or automotive software engineering.

- Minimum 4+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Project Management, or Engineering Leadership roles.

- Proven experience managing large-scale automotive development programs.

Required Technical Skills :

1. Automotive Domain Expertise :

- Strong understanding of automotive systems and vehicle architectures.

- Experience in one or more domains :

i. ADAS

ii. Infotainment

iii. Connectivity

iv. Telematics

v. Electric Vehicles (EV)

vi. Autonomous Driving

vii. Body Electronics

viii. Powertrain Systems

2. Software & Embedded Systems :

- Knowledge of embedded software development lifecycle.

- Understanding of software architecture, systems integration, and validation processes.

- Experience managing software and hardware development programs.

3. Automotive Standards :

- Strong knowledge of :

i. ASPICE (Mandatory Preferred)

ii. ISO 26262

iii. Automotive Functional Safety

iv. Automotive Cybersecurity Concepts