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We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Product Delivery Manager / Program Manager to lead and oversee the development of automotive product line (Preferably BMS, IVI). The Program Manager will be responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams, managing timelines, and ensuring the successful delivery of innovative embedded products that meet safety, regulatory, and performance standards. Key Responsibilities: Project Planning & Execution: Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of automotive embedded systems projects from concept to production including Systems and SW process areas/ subsystems, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, timelines, and budgets. Team Leadership: Manage a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, and testers to deliver high-quality embedded system for automotive products (e.g., IVI, BMS). Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for internal teams and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies. Ensure clear communication on project status, risks, and opportunities. Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with automotive industry standards (such as ASPICE, ISO 26262, and cybersecurity). Resource Allocation: Allocate and manage resources efficiently to meet project deliverables, adjust strategies as needed to address challenges in the project lifecycle. Documentation & Compliance: Oversee project documentation, ensure adherence to regulatory and safety standards (e.g., functional safety standards, cybersecurity guidelines). Quality Assurance: Work closely with the QA team to ensure that all deliverables meet industry and customer standards, from early development stages to final validation. Generate metrics as needed. Budget Management: Monitor project budgets, control costs, and ensure the project remains financially viable. Required Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Experience: 12-15 years of experience in embedded product development in automotive industry, with at least 3+ years in a program management role within the automotive industry. Technical Expertise: o Strong understanding of Systems and Software development including design and environmental aspects. o Strong understanding of Model based development, MIL, SIL etc. o Strong understanding of BMS, IVI/ ADAS systems. o Strong Knowledge in technical and commercial Prposal submissions. o Strong understanding of automotive embedded systems, including microcontrollers, real-time operating systems (RTOS), communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet). o Familiarity with automotive safety standards such as ISO 26262, and process such as ASPICE. Program Management Skills: o Proficiency in program management tools (e.g., Azzure, Microsoft Project, Jira, PPT, Excel, Power BI). o Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies. o Certification in PMP or PRINCE2 is preferred. Roles and Responsibilities Identifies research and development areas that should be investigated. Responsible for attaining laboratory or department research, marketing, fiscal and staffing goals to conform to organization goals. Establishes operating procedures, practices and guidelines and communicates them with laboratory or department personnel. Establishes, monitors and controls schedules and project budgets. Plans, organizes and manages work of research and support staff. Responsible for negotiation or research contracts. Plans and manages business development and marketing activities for laboratory or department. Develops solutions to complex research problems.
