SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGER - HYBRID

HELLA Automotive Mexico S.A. de C.V.; Tlaquepaque; Híbrido; MXN 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

HELLA Automotive Mexico S.A. de C.V. in Tlaquepaque, Mexico invites applications for a Software Project Manager - Hybrid. You will identify work packages, coordinate planning, and manage the development schedule across multiple locations and teams to ensure on-time software releases.

You will communicate with customers on software topics, lead technical decisions, manage risks, and ensure adherence to HELLA quality processes while aligning with global stakeholders and project KPIs.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in computer or electrical engineering.
• Very good embedded C knowledge, with more than 3 years of experience in software development processes.
• Experience in managing software projects (6+ years).
• Experience in software development for embedded systems in automotive industry (6+ years).
• Good communications and presentation skills, assertiveness, and the ability to take discussions and open issues to closure by working with local and global teams.
• Proactive & self-driven, results oriented with a growth attitude and strong dedication.
• Proficient in English communication, verbal and written.
• Experience in Agile Scrum, Kanban and or SAFe.

Responsabilidades

• Identify work packages and activities (work break-down structure).
• Coordinate the planning activities and be responsible for preparation, implementation, and verification of the development schedule.
• Coordinate multiple locations and organizations for diverse topics (Romania, India, USA, Mexico).
• Communicate and negotiate directly with customer for Software topics.
• Develop and update project plan considering timing and resources.
• Set priorities to meet deadlines.
• Estimate size and costs of the software project.
• Monitor and control project progress and timely software release.
• Initiate escalation scenario in case of severe deviations. Create reports and metrics of software project KPIs.
• Engage with and manage the expectations of a variety of stakeholders.
• Participate in technical discussions with the project technical team.
• Lead and make technical decisions based on constraints to achieve milestones and objectives.
• Identify and manage risks. Actively communicate status.
• Ensure work adheres to HELLA quality process and help others reach required quality standards.

Conocimientos

Embedded C

Project management

Software development processes

Communication skills

Agile Scrum / SAFe / Kanban

Educación

Bachelor's degree in computer or electrical engineering

Herramientas

DOORS

PTC

QAC

MKS Source Integrity

MKS Integrity Manager

GitLab

ALM

Descripción del empleo

SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGER - HYBRID

Location Tlaquepaque, Mexico

Pacesetting. Passionate. Together. FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 34,000 employees at over 125 locations, the company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.0 billion in the fiscal year 2025.

YOUR TASKS

• Identify work packages and activities (work break-down structure).
• Coordinate the planning activities and being responsible for preparation, implementation, and verification of the development schedule.
• Coordinate multiple locations and organizations for diverse topics (Romania, India, USA, Mexico)
• Communicate and negotiate directly with customer for Software topics.
• Develop and update project plan considering timing and resources.
• Set priorities to meet deadlines.
• Estimate size and costs of the software project.
• Monitor and control project progress and timely software release.
• Initiate escalation scenario in case of severe deviations.Create reports and metrics of software project KPIs.
• Effectively engage with and manage the expectations of a variety of stakeholders.
• Participate in technical discussions with the project technical team.
• Lead and make technical decisions based on constrains to achieve milestones and objectives.
• Identify and manage risks. Actively communicate status.
• Ensure that the work is according the HELLA quality process and help others reach the required quality standards.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in computer or electrical engineering.
• Very good embedded C knowledge, with more than 3 years of experience in software development processes.
• Experience in managing software projects (6+ years).
• Experience in software development for embedded systems in automotive industry (6+ years).
• Good communications and presentation skills, assertiveness, and the ability to take discussions and open issues to closure by working with local and global teams.
• Proactive & self-driven individual, results orientated with a growth attitude and strong dedication. Customer and quality oriented.
• Proficient in English communication, verbal and written.
• Experience in Agile Scrum, Kanban and or SAFe.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge in Automotive development based on V-Model process (Automotive SPICE).
• Knowledge in Functional Safety ISO 26262 and experience up to ASIL B.
• Experience in Static Analysis with QAC or similar tools.
• Knowledge in MKS Source Integrity and MKS Integrity Manager tools.
• Experience using requirement management and/or change management tools (e.g. DOORS, PTC).
• Experience in Body Controls products and software development (6+ years)
• Experience in ALM and Gitlab for change management and revision control.

Take the opportunity to reveal your potential within a global company that offers you the best possible conditions for progressing in your career.

HELLA Automotive Mexico S.A. de C.V.
Alfonso Chacon
Volcan Paricutin 4830 - 6
Phone: