Technical Project Manager (Ref.XX4901)

Peugeot Sport (Stellantis Motorsport); Torino; In loco; EUR 53.000 - 68.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Peugeot Sport (Stellantis Motorsport) is seeking an experienced technical leader to head a global team of test managers across Stellantis Software, owning the validation strategy and gate decisions for large platform projects.

You will align with SW architects, developers, and downstream engineering to drive a globally aligned validation strategy, including ASPICE/ISO 26262, and oversee evidence-driven reporting and risk management.

Competenze

• Master's degree in Electrical, Communications Engineering or Computer Science.
• At least 10 years of experience in the Automotive Industry.
• At least 5 years of team leadership (minimum 3 years disciplinary).
• Strong project experience across Propulsion, Infotainment, Connectivity, Platform Services and more.
• Knowledge of modern SW development, integration methods and tool chains.
• Excellent interpersonal and project management skills.
• Proven leadership in ambiguous environments and across multiple projects.
• Understanding of automotive testing standards and complex test environments.
• Experience managing global teams and cross-functional programs.
• Experience with planning, status & risk reporting and escalation.

Mansioni

• Ensure timely and high-quality execution of validation activities across all software domains.
• Monitor and optimize validation workflows to improve efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Drive operational excellence through continuous improvement and lean validation.
• Establish robust reporting for validation progress, KPIs, and issue tracking.
• Collaborate with program and release management to align validation with milestones.
• Manage risks and escalations to minimize impact on timelines.
• Define the overarching test strategy for software validation across multiple domains.
• Develop domain-specific validation plans aligned with requirements and safety standards.
• Ensure test coverage with manual, automated, and system-level testing.
• Oversee test environments, including HIL/SIL setups and simulations.
• Align validation planning with ASPICE, ISO 26262, and other standards.
• Lead and develop a high-performing validation organization with Test Managers.
• Foster accountability, innovation, and technical excellence.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards and ethics.

Conoscenze

Team leadership

Project management

Agile / Scrum

DFSS methodologies

Automotive testing standards

Global teams

Cross-functional coordination

Budget planning

Communication skills

Multi-domain experience

Test environments

Software development basics

Formazione

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, or Computer Science

Descrizione del lavoro

Job DescriptionWe're searching for an experienced technical leader with a strong, pro-active drive for results in project execution.

Job DescriptionWe're searching for an experienced technical leader with a strong, pro-active drive for results in project execution. Primary focus will be to lead a global team of test managers across multiple organizations of the whole Stellantis Software organization, including full ownership of the validation strategy, priorities and operational gate-decision making process of SWE for large new platform projects. Being the functional lead of multiple diverse and globally distributed validation teams, this manager is responsible to develop and execute a globally aligned strategy across multiple SW validation teams. He or she installs a common mindset to pro-actively drive software quality into all products. Steering the overall Software Engineering validation process, defining timelines, requesting regular report outs and escalating issues within and outside the organization will all be part of this managers responsibility. The manager works closely with SW architects, developers, virtualization and integration teams as well as downstream engineering organizations, both within Stellantis and with various partners. The validation of the ADAS, vehicle-body, infotainment, telematics and connected services domains are driven by this position.

MAIN ACTIVITIES

Job Responsibilities Include

• Ensure timely and high-quality execution of validation activities across all software domains.
• Monitor and optimize validation workflows to improve efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Drive operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives and lean validation practices.
• Establish and maintain robust reporting mechanisms for validation progress, KPIs, and issue tracking.
• Collaborate with program and release management to align validation deliverables with project milestones.
• Manage risks and escalations related to validation execution, ensuring rapid resolution and minimal impact on program timelines.
• Define the overarching test strategy for software validation across multiple domains such as infotainment, ADAS, connectivity and propulsion.
• Develop domain-specific validation plans that align with system requirements, safety standards, and customer expectations.
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage through a combination of manual, automated, and system-level testing.
• Oversee the implementation of test environments, including HIL/SIL setups and simulation platforms.
• Align validation planning with ASPICE, ISO 26262, and other relevant automotive standards and regulations.
• Lead and develop a high-performing validation organization, including multiple Test Managers and domain experts.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and technical excellence within th organization.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and ethical guidelines.

Profile

Qualifications

• Master/Diploma in Electrical, Communications Engineering and/or Computer Science
• Minimum 10 + years of experience in Automotive Industry
• Minimum 5+ years of Team Leadership (minimally 3 years disciplinary leadership)
• Strong project experience and technical background across multiple domains, such as Propulsion, Infotainment, Connectivity, Platform Services and other
• Good knowledge of state-of-the-art SW development, integration methods and tool chains
• Outstanding interpersonal and project management skills
• Very good people leadership skills – being able to lead and motivate teams in ambiguous environment and across a portfolio of projects
• Good understanding and experience with automotive testing standards.
• Experience with complex test environments
• Experience working with and/or managing global teams
• Experience with planning, status & risk reporting and escalation, prioritization, and global governance
• Budget planning and management
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Strong foundational experience with Agile, Scrum and DFSS Methodologies
• Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules

OUR OFFER

Salary range: from 53.000 € to 68.000 €, that will be defined depending on the level of adherence of the candidate to the job requirements

Collective Agreement: In accordance with the provisions of the Specific Collective Labour Agreement (CCSL – CNEL code: CO10), and in particular with regard to the classification within the third professional area.

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation and disability.

Diverse teams will allow us to better meet the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.

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At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation and disability. Diverse teams will allow us to better meet the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.