Software Engineering Project Manager

About us:

Aeva's mission is to bring the next wave of perception to a broad range of applications from automated driving to industrial robotics, consumer electronics, consumer health, security, and beyond. Aeva is transforming autonomy with its groundbreaking sensing and perception technology that integrates all key LiDAR components onto a silicon photonics chip in a compact module. Aeva 4D LiDAR sensors uniquely detect instant velocity in addition to 3D position, allowing autonomous devices like vehicles and robots to make more intelligent and safe decisions.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Software Engineering Project Manager who has experience leading complex, technical development efforts including management of cross functional development and test teams to deliver high-quality products on-time. Candidates will need to have a strong understanding of software development and release processes with an ability to coordinate release and delivery of multiple products to ensure company milestones stay on schedule.

What you'll be doing:

• Manage software release schedule and coordination of software deliverables
• Work with cross-functional project teams (including vendors/suppliers) to drive software design, development, test, and release activities
• Serve as program interface for development activities with contractors
• Identify and prioritize project tasks and risks
• Drive closure on technical issues and development roadblocks to ensure projects meet top level requirements and are delivered on time
• Effectively communicate program risks/status regularly to key stakeholders
  

• 10+ years of experience in program management
• Experience with defining scope and prioritizing work to meet release schedules
• Experience in Agile software development principles
• Strong facilitation skills to lead efficient technical design requirements, status, and review meetings
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience shipping complex projects within an aggressive timeline
• Ability to rapidly adapt and work independently in a fast-moving startup environment
• Experience with SW project management tools such as JAMA, JIRA, Spreadsheets and Confluence
• Experience with automotive software development and safety standards such as ASPICE, FuSA and Cybersecurity.