Technical Lead- Cosmos- Error Manager

embIND Embitel Technologies (India) Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Embitel Technologies is seeking an experienced Defect Manager to lead end-to-end defect lifecycle for the COSMOS project in Bengaluru. You will drive triage, root cause analysis, and quality governance across software development, coordinating with development, QA, release, architecture, and product teams.

Qualified candidates will have 7+ years in defect management, strong Jira/Confluence proficiency, and deep understanding of Automotive SPICE, SAFe, and Agile practices.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of defect management experience in software projects.
• Strong communication, meeting facilitation, stakeholder engagement.
• Advanced knowledge of Automotive SPICE, SUP.9 and SUP.1.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the end-to-end defect lifecycle from intake to closure.
• Define and maintain the defect management plan for the project.
• Coordinate with Delivery, QA, Release, Architecture, and PM teams.
• Conduct defect triage meetings and monitor overdue tickets.
• Generate metrics and reports to drive quality improvements.

Skills

Defect management

Jira

Confluence

Root cause analysis

Agile methodologies

SAFe

Automotive SPICE

Stakeholder management

English communication

Tools

KPM

IMAN

Jira

Confluence

Job description

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 Group

CARIAD 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

Job Title: Error/ Defect Manager Experience: 8 to 12 years Grade: B3 Team: COSMOS No of positions: 1 Job Overview: We are looking for a highly motivated Defect Manager to lead and govern defect management activities for the COSMOS Project. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving defect triage, prioritization, root cause analysis, resolution tracking, and quality governance across the software development lifecycle. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, testing, product management, and release management, to ensure timely defect resolution and continuous quality improvement. The role requires strong expertise in software quality assurance, defect lifecycle management, Agile methodologies, and industry standards such as Automotive SPICE. The successful candidate will establish defect management processes, monitor quality metrics, facilitate stakeholder communication, and drive proactive measures to improve product stability and customer satisfaction. Strong analytical, leadership, and coordination skills are essential to effectively manage quality risks and support successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

Own and facilitate the end-to-end defect lifecycle (intake, triage, assignment, tracking, closure). Define, follow up and maintain the error management plan for the project to secure an optimal set up of the error handling process. Responsible for connecting to external ticket systems and supporting the synchronization of the external tickets from KPM/IMAN to internal JIRA. Interface between delivery teams, QA/test, release, architecture, and product/PM. Conduct the error triage meetings to discuss the relevance and priority of the issues; and to get the status of "Overdue/Exceeding time" issues. Participate in error handling meeting to report latest status of ticket progress, follow up on open tickets and co-ordinate with stakeholders. At any time be in good command of the ticket status and provide transparency to the stakeholders Generate project specific statistics and reports from the ticket handling process for the project mgmt. team. Systematically track errors to secure an optimal flow of tickets. Analyze and improve issues in the ticket flow. Conduct Root Cause Analysis. Monitor the quality and completeness of bug tickets in the error handling process by performing sanity checks. Create and maintain a criteria list for checking the quality of a ticket (Sanity check). Responsible for transition of the ticket from Triage to Pre-Analysis, Retest to KPM and Closure to Closed. Review and track the status of the tickets from Triage to Closed. Monitor and push for the tickets which are "Overdue/Exceeding time" in all stages.

undefinedRequired Skills:

7+ years of experience in project management Defect Management.Strong communication and facilitation skills, including crisp defect ticketing, effective meeting moderation, stakeholder communication, alignment management, and timely escalation handling.Ability to quickly establish and maintain a strong network within the Error Management ecosystem .High-level technical understanding of Automotive Connectivity products, architecture, and end-to-end software workflows.Proven expertise in defect lifecycle management, including defect triage, duplicate analysis, severity and priority classification, root cause identification, resolution tracking, and closure governance.Advanced knowledge of Automotive SPICE, particularly SUP.9 (Problem Resolution Management) and SUP.1 (Quality Assurance) processes and compliance requirements.Working knowledge of KPM and related tools/processes to effectively manage interfaces with the Jira ecosystem.Advanced proficiency in Jira and Confluence, including JQL queries, dashboards, filters, workflows, reporting, bulk updates, and decision traceability.Strong expertise in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), problem-solving methodologies, quality management practices, and risk assessment techniques.Solid understanding of Agile and SAFe frameworks, including PI Planning, ART Sync, Scrum ceremonies, release management, and defect impact assessment on PI objectives and sprint goals.Experience in defining and monitoring quality metrics, defect trends, aging analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.Strong analytical mindset with the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and influence stakeholders toward defect resolution and quality improvements.Excellent organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced delivery environment.Fluent verbal and written English communication 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

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 Vision

To 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

Embitel Technologies is a leading digital transformation company specializing in automotive embedded systems, connected mobility, and digital commerce/experience. We have been instrumental in delivering software-defined vehicle (SDV) solutions for global automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. We have also been helping leading brands achieve sustainable digital transformation across industries. We are a 100% subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group. Embitel serves all 12 brands of the Volkswagen Group through our CARIAD India unit, contributing to platform software, ADAS/AD, energy and diagnostics systems, and scalable compute platforms. Simultaneously, we work with third-party automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, making us one of India’s first engineering-led GCC Plus organizations. At Embitel, diversity and inclusion are not just principles we talk about, they’re woven into who we are and how we grow. We believe that every individual brings a unique story, perspective, and strength that makes us stronger as a team. Here, you’ll find a workplace where differences are celebrated, ideas are welcomed, and collaboration thrives. We want you to feel confident bringing your whole self to work - your experiences, your passions and your voice, because they all matter! Together, we are creating an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. When people belong, they don’t just do their best work, they inspire those around them. That’s what drives us forward. Life at Embitel is all about balance, growth, and belonging. We understand that work is just one part of your journey, which is why we place strong emphasis on work-life balance - so you can thrive both personally and professionally. With immense learning and development opportunities, you’ll always have the support to sharpen your skills, explore new ideas, and shape your career path. Our work culture is rooted in collaboration, trust, and respect, creating an environment where you feel valued and inspired every day. And with approachable leaders who listen, guide, and encourage, you’ll never feel like just another employee; you’ll feel like an integral part of a team that’s building something meaningful together.