Software Project Manager

Akkodis; Guildford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Software Delivery Coordinator to join its vehicle software development team in the UK. The role sits at the heart of software delivery, coordinating engineering teams, software releases, programme milestones and delivery readiness across complex vehicle development programmes.

You will work between engineering and project teams, leveraging your automotive OEM experience and understanding of software development lifecycles to keep programmes on track.

Qualifications

• Automotive OEM experience in vehicle manufacturer context.
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles and lifecycle.
• Experience coordinating engineering or software delivery programmes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate software delivery activities across vehicle programmes.
• Track milestones, gateway readiness and programme deliverables.
• Manage requirements, issues and actions via Jira.
• Support software release planning and code-drop activities.
• Produce accurate programme reporting and risk tracking.
• Collaborate with Software Engineers, DREs and domain leads.
• Escalate delivery risks and drive timely resolutions.
• Support governance, reviews and software readiness activities.

Skills

Automotive OEM experience

Software engineering lifecycle

Programme coordination

Stakeholder management

Jira

Multitasking & prioritization

Embedded software knowledge

Tools

Jira

Job description

Akkodis is supporting a leading automotive organisation in the search for a Software Delivery Coordinator to join their vehicle software development team.

This role sits at the heart of software delivery, coordinating engineering teams, software releases, programme milestones, and delivery readiness across complex vehicle development programmes.

Automotive OEM experience is a MUST (vehicle manufacturer environment)

Strong understanding of Software Engineering / Software Development Lifecycles is a MUST

Applications without both of the above are unlikely to be considered.

What You'll Be Doing

• Coordinate software delivery activities across vehicle programmes
• Track software development milestones, gateway readiness and programme deliverables
• Manage and monitor requirements, issues and actions through Jira
• Support software release planning and code-drop activities
• Produce accurate programme reporting and risk tracking
• Work closely with Software Engineers, DREs, Domain Leads and cross-functional engineering teams
• Escalate delivery risks and drive timely resolution of issues
• Support governance, programme reviews and software readiness activities

What We're Looking For

• Experience working within an Automotive OEM
• Understanding of software engineering principles and software development lifecycles
• Experience coordinating engineering or software delivery programmes
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Jira or similar project / issue tracking tool experience
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment
• Knowledge of embedded software, electrical systems or vehicle systems would be highly advantageous

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with automotive programme coordination experience who enjoys working between engineering and project teams, driving software delivery within cutting-edge vehicle development programmes.