Project Manager - Program Management ( B3 )

Embitel Technologies India Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Embitel Technologies India Pvt Ltd in Bengaluru seeks a seasoned Technical Project Manager to drive the Group Data Collector program, lead software quality across lifecycle, and coordinate cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes ASPICE and ISO 26262 compliance, with a strong background in C++ development and DevOps practices.

You will oversee project execution, coach teams, and support audits and releases while integrating CI/CD pipelines and test automation in a distributed environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software development, project management, or quality assurance.
• Experience managing software projects in Agile environments.
• Experience in C++ development.
• Strong software quality assurance background with quality processes.
• Experience with ASPICE and ISO 26262.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, test automation, and DevOps.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage software projects from initiation to delivery.
• Define and maintain software quality strategies and gates across projects.
• Ensure ASPICE and ISO 26262 compliance.
• Plan and review test strategies and results.
• Coach cross-functional teams and enable Agile ceremonies.

Skills

7+ years exp

Agile

C++ development

QA processes

ASPICE/ISO26262

CI/CD

DevOps

Leadership

Tools

Jira

Confluence

GitHub

Job description

## Technical Project Manager- GDCApplylocations: Bangaloretime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR101111**About the Company** Embitel Technologies is a Volkswagen AG (VW) Group Company. VW is a German multinational automotive manufacturing corporation headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. VW is one of the world’s largest automaker by sales. VW sold 10.9 million vehicles in 2019. The group comprises of 12 brands from seven European Countries: Volkswagen, Audi, Lamborghini, Porsche, Bugatti, Bentley, Ducati (motorcycles), Skoda, SEAT, Scania, MAN and Volkswagen commercial vehicles.About CARIAD (Car, I Am Digital)The automotive industry is in disruption. As a company, CARIAD is playing a part in multiple large trends at the same time: electrification, automation, and digitalization. The new name builds on changing customer needs. Automotive customers are demanding more comfort, more safety, more sustainability, and more connectivity. With its software platforms and digital features, CARIAD is developing solutions and products that will turn the car into a smart companion to accompany customers into the future with continuous updates and new digital features, even years later. The new company name reflects this zeitgeist: ‘Car, I Am Digital’. The brand profile can be found on its new website https://cariad.technology.Currently, around 4,000 employees are working at CARIAD on the digital transformation of the car. CARIAD is working intensively on the software and technology platform for Premium Platform Electric (PPE). The first vehicles based on PPE will be the electric Porsche Macan and Audi Q6 e-tron. At the core of CARIAD is the development of the unified and scalable software and technology platform E3 2.0 for all Group brands. E3 stands for ‘end to end electronics architecture’. The new software and technology platform is built from scratch and will be used first at the end of 2024 in Artemis, the lighthouse project of Audi. As of 2026, E3 2.0 is due to be scaled by the Volkswagen brand with Trinity in the volume segment.About our GroupCARIAD COE (Centre of Excellence) is setup in Bangalore, India working exclusively with CARIAD and associated VW groups with the focus on development of ‘VW.OS”. The areas of work involve development of platform components such as firmware, boot loaders, AUTOSAR, Linux/QNX BSP, Service oriented architecture-based middleware components.**Job Description:****About CARIAD (Car, I Am Digital)**CARIAD is an automotive software company that bundles together Volkswagen Group's software competencies and further expands them, building upon a heritage of bringing automotive innovation to everyone. CARIAD is building a unified technology and software platform, including a vehicle OS, vehicle cloud platform and a new unified architecture for all of Volkswagen Group’s brands. The brand profile can be found on its website - https://cariad.technologyCARIAD India operates under a brand licensing agreement with Germany-based CARIAD SE. So, here’s a chance to innovate and transform automotive mobility!You'll join a team of 360 skilled experts and developers at CARIAD India and around 6,000 CARIDIANs globally, who bring with them a wealth of experience and knowledge. The areas of work involve the development of platform components such as firmware, boot loaders, AUTOSAR, Linux/QNX BSP, Service oriented architecture-based middleware components.To explore an exciting & progressive career at CARIAD India:Visit us at: www.embitel.comFollow us at LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/268681/ **Job Title:** Project Manager**Experience:** 8 to 12 years**Job Overview:** We are looking for a dynamic professional to take on a dual role as Project Manager and Quality Assurance Lead for our Group Data Collector (GDC). The ideal candidate will drive project execution while ensuring the highest standards of software quality across all phases of the software development lifecycle. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, enforce quality strategies, and ensure compliance with industry standards such as Automotive SPICE and Agile methodologies. This role requires strong leadership, a background in software development or QA, and the ability to coach teams for continuous improvement.**Responsibilities:*** Lead and manage software projects from initiation to delivery, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality objectives are met* Define, implement, and maintain software quality strategies, processes, and quality gates across projects* Ensure compliance with Automotive SPICE (ASPICE), ISO 26262, and internal standards* Plan, review, and assess test strategies, test cases, and test results* Act as the primary interface between development teams, QA, project management, and stakeholders* Support and evaluate test automation and CI/CD-based verification approaches* Prepare and support internal and external audits, assessments, and releases* Derive, monitor, and report KPIs and quality metrics; drive continuous improvement initiatives* Coach and mentor teams on project management and quality assurance best practices* Facilitate Agile ceremonies and ensure effective collaboration across distributed teams**Required Skills:*** 7+ years of experience in software development, project management, or quality assurance* Proven experience managing software projects in an Agile environment* Experience in C++ development* Strong background in software quality assurance, with hands-on experience in defining and maintaining quality processes* Experience with Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) and/or ISO 26262 compliance* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and DevOps practices* Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills* Ability to coach and mentor cross-functional teams* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills**Nice-to-have:**• Experience in automotive, IoT, or large-scale enterprise systems• PMP, Scrum Master or similar project management certification• Exposure to cloud technologies and infrastructure as code• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and GitHub for project tracking and documentation**Working with Embitel** • Freedom to challenge norms, make mistakes, learn and grow • There is no ‘I’ in word ‘Team’ and no hierarchy at Embitel • Employees of Embitel are partners of our excellence and growth. And they are at the core of organization’s Mission and VisionTo explore an exciting & progressive Career development at Embitel India: • Visit us at: www.embitel.com • Follow us at LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/embitel-technologies-india