Senior Software Engineering Project Manager

Clutch Canada; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Clutch Canada is seeking a Software Engineering Program Manager in Bengaluru, India, to lead complex software development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in coordinating QA, test automation, and project management tools, preferably within Agile frameworks. Responsibilities include managing test execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products, and addressing technical issues effectively. Strong communication skills and knowledge of automotive standards are preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience coordinating QA, Test automation, V&V / KPI testing.
• Experience defining scope and prioritizing work to meet release schedules.
• Strong facilitation skills for technical design requirements.

Responsibilities

• Drive software development, test, and release activities.
• Manage Test execution for Software, Systems, and Manufacturing.
• Communicate program risks/status to key stakeholders.

Skills

QA coordination

Test automation

Agile project management

Excellent communication

JIRA proficiency

Tools

JAMA

Smartsheets

Confluence

Job description

About us

Aeva’s mission is to bring the next wave of perception to a broad range of applications from automated driving to industrial robotics, consumer electronics, consumer health, security, and beyond. Aeva is transforming autonomy with its groundbreaking sensing and perception technology that integrates all key LiDAR components onto a silicon photonics chip in a compact module. Aeva 4D LiDAR sensors uniquely detect instant velocity in addition to 3D position, allowing autonomous devices like vehicles and robots to make more intelligent and safe decisions.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Software Engineering Program Manager who has experience leading complex, technical development efforts across SW and Test to deliver high-quality products on-time. Candidates will need to have a strong understanding of software development, test automation and release processes with an ability to coordinate SW release and delivery of multiple products to ensure company milestones stay on schedule.

What you’ll be doing

• Work with cross-functional project teams to drive software development, test, and release activities
• Manage Test execution for Software, Systems and Manufacturing
• Coordinate test deliverables for Automotive compliance
• Identify and prioritize project tasks and risks
• Drive closure on technical issues and development roadblocks to ensure projects meet top level requirements and are delivered on time
• Effectively communicate program risks/status regularly to key stakeholders

Qualifications and Requirements

• 8+ years of experience coordinating QA, Test automation, V&V / KPI testing and System Characterization
• Experience with defining scope and prioritizing work to meet release schedules
• Experience with SW project management tools such as JAMA, JIRA, Spreadsheets, Smartsheets and Confluence
• Experience in Agile project management principles
• Strong facilitation skills to lead efficient technical design requirements, status, and review meetings
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience shipping complex projects within an aggressive timeline
• Knowledge of automotive processes and standards ASPICE, FuSa, Cybersecurity (preferred)
• Experience with scripting / automation (preferred, but not required)