Technical Project Manager (f/m/d) at ZF

ZF; Częstochowa; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Life insurance

My Benefit system

Hybrid working model

Job summary

ZF in Poland, Częstochowa, is seeking a Technical Project Manager (f/m/d) to lead development of automotive ECUs, focusing on Connectivity Units and High-Performance Vehicle Computers. You will guide cross-disciplinary teams and manage technical interfaces across software, hardware, and quality.

The role requires solid experience in automotive electronics, knowledge of ASPICE and ISO 26262, fluent German and English, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology/Software, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• Fluent German and English (spoken and written).
• At least two years’ professional experience as a Technical Project Manager or Technical Lead in automotive electronics.
• At least 5 years of work experience in automotive industry or related.

Responsibilities

• Technical leadership of Electronic Connectivity Unit projects throughout customer RfQ’s and the following full development lifecycle.
• Coordination and alignment of cross-functional disciplines, including: Systems Engineering Software Development Hardware Development Cyber-Security Quality Management.
• Definition, structuring, and assignment of work packages across all involved disciplines.
• Planning, tracking, and controlling technical activities, milestones, and deliverables.
• Ensuring compliance with automotive standards, internal processes, and quality requirements.
• Acting as the main technical interface to internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Managing technical risks, dependencies, and change requests.
• Supporting issue resolution and decision-making at system and component level.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project management

Systems engineering

Embedded systems

Vehicle network technologies

Quality standards

Stakeholder management

Travel willingness

Education

Information Technology/Software

Electrical Engineering

Electronics

Computer Engineering

Automotive Engineering

Job description

Technical Project Manager (f/m/d)

Country/Region: PL

Location: Częstochowa, Śląskie, PL, 42-200

Req ID 90253

About the Team

This position is part of ZF’s ADAS & HPC business, which is entering an exciting new phase of growth and transformation within the advanced automotive technology space. The business unit is planned for divestiture, creating a unique opportunity to help shape the future of next‑generation driver assistance and high‑performance computing technologies. We are looking for a Technical Project Manager (f/m/d) to lead the development of automotive Electronic Control Units (ECUs), with a focus on Connectivity Units and High‑Performance Vehicle Computers. The role involves the technical leadership of complex, networked electronic systems that enable in‑vehicle connectivity, data processing, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Technical leadership of Electronic Connectivity Unit projects throughout customer RfQ’s and the following full development lifecycle.
• Coordination and alignment of cross‑functional disciplines, including: Systems Engineering Software Development Hardware Development Cyber‑Security Quality Management.
• Definition, structuring, and assignment of work packages across all involved disciplines.
• Planning, tracking, and controlling technical activities, milestones, and deliverables.
• Ensuring compliance with automotive standards, internal processes, and quality requirements.
• Acting as the main technical interface to internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Managing technical risks, dependencies, and change requests.
• Supporting issue resolution and decision‑making at system and component level.

Your profile as a Technical Project Manager (f/m/d)

• Degree in Information Technology/Software, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• Fluent German and English (spoken and written).
• At least two years’ professional experience as a Technical Project Manager or Technical Lead in automotive electronics.
• At least 5 years of work experience in automotive industry or related.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of electronic connectivity units, embedded systems, or vehicle network technologies.
• Knowledge of automotive quality standards (e.g. ASPICE, ISO 26262, IATF 16949).
• Experience working with OEMs and Tier‑2 suppliers.
• Experience coordinating system, software, hardware, and quality teams.
• Solid understanding of automotive development processes (e.g. V‑model).
• Experience with connectivity technologies (e.g. wireless communication high speed data interfaces).
• Ability to define and manage work packages and technical interfaces.
• Willingness to travel.

Why should you choose ZF in Częstochowa or Łódź?

• Challenging projects in a dynamic automotive environment.
• Responsibility and technical ownership of innovative vehicle connectivity solutions.
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary and international teams.
• Opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Stable employment and attractive work conditions.

Benefit package

• Private healthcare
• Life insurance
• My Benefit system
• Hybrid working model

What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?

At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued.

We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential.

We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.

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