Change Manager – Automotive Systems Engineering

TATA ELXSI; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 82,188 - 105,670; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering services company is seeking a Project Manager for automotive systems engineering. The role involves managing change requests, ensuring compliance with ASPICE standards, and coordinating a project team. Candidates should have a relevant degree, at least 8 years of experience, and be fluent in both German and English. This position aims to enhance automotive development processes and foster effective communication with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in automotive systems engineering or project/change management.
• Experience working with German OEMs (VW, MB, BMW, Stellantis).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage change requests across the product development lifecycle.
• Ensure traceability and documentation of all changes in compliance with ASPICE standards.
• Act as the central point of contact for change-related discussions.

Skills

ASPICE understanding

Team management

Agile methodologies

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Automotive Engineering, or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Opportunities unlimited for everyone - be bold, curious, and seek to shape the future. Explore what's possible, discover what you love to do, and find accelerated paths for growth. At Tata Elxsi, You Matter!

Tata Elxsi works with leading OEMs and suppliers in the automotive & transportation industries for R&D, Design and Product Engineering Services, right from architecture to launch and beyond. We bring together technologies that accelerate development & testing of connected autonomous and electric cars & off-highway vehicles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage change requests across the product development lifecycle.
• Evaluate the impact of changes on system requirements, architecture, and timelines.
• Ensure traceability and documentation of all changes in compliance with ASPICE standards.
• Interface with OEMs (VW, MB, BMW, Stellantis), suppliers, and internal stakeholders to align on requirements, priorities, and delivery expectations.
• Act as the central point of contact for change-related discussions and decisions.
• Co-lead Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, Retrospectives) alongside the Scrum Master.
• Ensure sprint goals are clearly defined, tracked, and achieved.
• Facilitate backlog grooming and sprint planning in response to change requests.
• Ensure all change-related activities comply with ASPICE SYS.1, SYS.2, and SYS.3 processes.
• Support the derivation and validation of system requirements impacted by changes.
• Lead and coordinate a project team of 10+ engineers, ensuring effective communication and task ownership.
• Promote a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in automotive systems engineering or project/change management.

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of ASPICE system-level processes.
• Experience working with German OEMs (VW, MB, BMW, Stellantis).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Proven experience in managing project teams of 10+ members.
• Fluent in German (C1 or above) and English – both mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Change Management tools (e.g., IBM Rational Change, PTC Windchill).
• Knowledge of Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and AUTOSAR.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.