Automotive Software Project Manager

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; Higham on the Hill; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking an Automotive Software Project Manager to drive engineering projects in the autonomous off-highway technologies sector. This role involves managing embedded software projects, ensuring quality, cost, and time objectives are met. Applicants should have a relevant engineering degree, proven experience in managing technical projects, and strong knowledge of Agile methodologies. This exciting opportunity is based at the company's UK headquarters in Warwickshire, offering a chance to work on cutting-edge technology development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing technical software projects.
• Strong knowledge of Agile project management methods.
• Ability to achieve SC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Drive the delivery of engineering projects related to embedded software.
• Accurately forecast project resources, budgets, and timelines.
• Prepare and maintain Work Breakdown Structures for project execution.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Embedded systems

Autonomous driving technology

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Job description

Automotive Software Project Manager

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a role that combines innovation, leadership, and technical excellence? This is your chance to become a pivotal part of a growing organisation that is shaping the future of autonomous off-highway technologies. As a Technical Project Manager, you'll be at the forefront of delivering cutting‑edge engineering projects, ensuring quality, cost, and time objectives are met while working on projects that make a real impact.

What You Will Do as Automotive Software Project Manager

• Drive the delivery of engineering projects, focusing on embedded software and hardware integration, ensuring quality, cost, and time objectives are achieved
• Accurately forecast project resources, budgets, and timelines, collaborating with technical leads to allocate engineering resources effectively
• Prepare and maintain Work Breakdown Structures for engineering activities, ensuring seamless project execution
• Provide governance updates to the Programme Manager, covering budgets, timing, risks, issues, opportunities, and lessons learned
• Monitor and report on defect resolution and quality standards across the software team, ensuring continuous improvement
• Support operational assembly and testing activities for production vehicles, ensuring smooth integration of new technologies

What You Will Bring as Automotive Software Project Manager

• A relevant engineering degree or equivalent with proven technical industry knowledge
• Proven experience in managing technical software projects, particularly in real‑time and embedded systems
• Strong knowledge of Agile project management methods, including Kanban and Scrum
• Demonstrable expertise in autonomous driving technology and software development
• The ability to achieve SC clearance and a continuous improvement mindset

As Autokmotive Software Project Manager you'll play a key role in establishing this company as the partner of choice for innovative autonomous off‑highway technologies. The company is focused on delivering excellence and developing software systems that meet international safety standards and cyber‑security requirements. Your contributions will directly support their mission to create advanced solutions for the global market.

Location

This role is based at the company's UK headquarters in Warwickshire

Interested?

If you're ready to lead exciting projects and make a tangible impact in a dynamic industry, apply now to become Automotive Software Project Manager and take the next step in your career!

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