Software Project Manager

Software Project Manager

With our deep domain expertise, Aptiv is developing solutions that solve our customers toughest challenges. We are enabling handsfree-driving solutions in software-defined vehicles supported by electrified and intelligently connected architectures - which will combine to power the future of mobility. This role sits within Aptiv's new product organization, which will be at the forefront of transforming the auto industry with cutting-edge technology.
Position Summary:
We're seeking highly motivated SW Project Manager to plan, track and drive internal and customer demonstrations of our innovative platform solutions up to autonomy level 4.

Aptiv's ADAS software provides an array of advanced safety and comfort features flexibly across four major variants: Core, Plus, Pro and Ultra. Our modern software platform improves updatability, drives flexibility, and enables lifecycle management. All variants leverage a service-based software architecture with open APIs between containers to increase modularity. In this role you will be demonstrating our innovations by working as part of a global Technical Program Management and engineering team to plan, align, track and ensure high performing demo's for top key stakeholders internally as well as potential and existing customers.

Own and ensure high-quality, at-cost, and on-time delivery of the assigned product

• Own end-to-end project planning phases for active safety feature product demonstrations to support new business pursuits, fairs and product launches
• Track and assess project delivery targets, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints
• Develop program schedules by considering various dependencies, negotiate and create a staffing plan that supports the schedule
• Define program priorities and goals for engineering teams during Agile Big Room Planning
• Ensure compliance with project development processes and organizational transformation initiatives
• Conduct program steering meetings with cross-functional teams to review component implementation timing plans

Collaborate with Customer / Stakeholders to ensure flawless deliveries

• Responsible for understanding customer technology road-map and building relationships with key customers

• Lead and interface with cross-functional teams - Program management, Systems, Software, Suppliers, VT&V - to define and drive development plans, ensuring on time SW delivery with highest quality
• Manage development vehicle priorities and allocations among SW development teams to support prototype testing and data collection activities
• Serve as a single point of contact for internal and external communications at both technical and executive levels

Project Monitoring & Reporting:

• Evaluate feature software content releases each sprint for embedded builds
• Identify and manage project risks, developing mitigations and/or recovery plans in event of projects
• Create and maintain Jira dashboards to track progress and timely closure of issue tickets
• Monitor the customer requirement reviews, implementation and testing progress using polarion system
• Facilitate effective communication to drive alignment within the team as well as to a broad stakeholder and management leadership

Basic Requirements:

• Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Management or related technical field
• 3+ years working experience in product or feature development on hardware, software, and/or services
• Experience with managing Agile projects using modern work management tools (ex. JIRA, Polarion) - nice to have
• Strong motivation to learn new technologies like AI based approached to L2+ urban systems
• Strong entrepreneurial attitude, high level of motivation and dedication
• Ability to drive full ownership of delivery for a specific product
• Proven ability to clearly communicate program information to stakeholders at various levels of the organization at demanding exposure (written and verbal)
• Experience in Software Project Management
• Problem solving & negotiating skills
• Ability to speak, to read and to write English

Why join us?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

Your Benefits at Aptiv:

• Private health care (Signal Iduna) and Life insurance for you and your beloved ones
• Well-Being Program that includes regular webinars, workshops, and networking events
• Hybrid work (min. 47 days/yr of remote work, flexible working hours)
• Employee Pension Plan paid by the employer (you get + 3,5% on each gross salary)
• Access to sports groups and Multisport card

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