Project Manager - Embedded Systems

Project Manager – Embedded Systems

For future mobility concepts and in-car user experience, software is set to play an even more decisive role. Our client is a visionary global supplier of embedded and connected software products and services for the automotive industry with more than 3400 employees worldwide. For over 30 years now, they have been developing pioneering technologies for automated driving, new vehicle infrastructures, connected cars, and user experience.

Our client is working toward a world in which mobility causes zero fatalities, produces low emissions, and transforms your commute into quality time. In their collaboration with their customers, including Audi, BMW, Daimler, Ford, GM, Volkswagen Group, Volvo, and many more, they live and breathe our passion for automotive software and for the mobility of tomorrow.

Your Responsibilities

• Successfully coordinate with various teams distributed across different time zones.
• Document and summarize project progress.
• Meet with customer project stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Discuss technical issues and solutions with the customer.
• Technically knowledgeable about project details and engineering completeness.
• Prepare reports for upper management regarding project status.
• Manage software projects in the area of in-vehicle embedded systems.
• Support monthly book closing activities related to the project.
• Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor tasks.
• Support recruiting activities to grow the project team as required.
• Occasionally perform software engineering development tasks.
• Ability to lead and direct the work of others.

Your profile

• Understand embedded software requirements and embedded software architectures for automotive. Knowledge in C for development of real-time or embedded applications.
• Strong knowledge of software development processes and PM processes.
• Proven experience with customer interaction.
• Experience with AUTOSAR.
• BS/MS degree in CS / CE / EE.
• Excellent communication (verbal & written) skills.
• Outgoing personality and team player capabilities.
• Record in technical leadership.
• Ability to work well in a global environment.
• Experience with CMMI and/or SPICE.

Location: Farmington Hills, MI (Remote / Hybrid)

Duration: Direct Hire

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