CW ADS Program Manager

TekWissen LLC; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TekWissen is seeking an experienced CW ADS Program Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of Automated Driving Systems programs in Ann Arbor, MI. The role bridges engineering and product, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery for complex ADS/ADAS features.

You will manage cross-functional teams across software, hardware, and validation, track KPIs, and present program updates to senior leadership in a fast-paced, onsite work environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of program or project management experience in automotive systems.
• Experience delivering ADS/ADAS programs compliant with ASPICE and ISO 26262.
• PMP or equivalent certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end ADS program planning, scope, milestones, and deliverables.
• Develop schedules, dashboards, and risk registers to ensure transparency.
• Coordinate across software, system, validation, and hardware teams.
• Report KPIs and provide executive updates to leadership.
• Mentor junior leads and promote Kaizen in project execution.

Skills

Program leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/CS

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

ADO

Confluence

DOORS

Job description

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide.

Position: CW ADS Program Manager

Location: Ann Arbor, MI, 48105

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Shift: M-F 9.00 AM 6:00 PM

Job Description

As a Program Manager, you will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of complex Automated Driving Systems (ADS) programs from concept through production. You'll serve as the bridge between engineering and product, ensuring technical excellence, schedule adherence, and alignment to strategic objectives.

Your role combines program leadership, cross-functional orchestration, and technical understanding to deliver advanced mobility features that meet client's high standards for safety, quality, and performance.

Program Leadership & Execution

• Drive end-to-end program planning - defining scope, objectives, deliverables, and key milestones for ADS and ADAS features.
• Develop and maintain detailed program schedules, dashboards, and risk registers to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Manage dependencies across multiple engineering disciplines (software, system, validation, hardware).
• Proactively identify risks, assess impacts, and drive mitigation or escalation actions to maintain timing and quality goals.
• Lead cross-functional reviews to assess readiness for key program milestones (design reviews, software integration points, validation gates).

Stakeholder Alignment & Communication

• Serve as the primary liaison between engineering, product planning, global counterparts (including Japan), and executive management.
• Translate complex technical topics into clear program updates, enabling data-driven decisions at all levels of the organization.
• Facilitate collaboration and conflict resolution across diverse teams and time zones to ensure alignment on priorities and deliverables.
• Support senior leadership with program summaries, KPI tracking, and executive presentations.

Requirements & Change Management

• Partner with System and Software Engineering teams to ensure requirements, specifications, and validation plans align with program intent.
• Manage change control processes to balance feature requests, timing constraints, and cost targets.
• Oversee documentation quality and configuration management in compliance with ASPICE, ISO 26262, and internal governance processes.

Performance Tracking & Continuous Improvement

• Define and monitor KPIs (schedule adherence, defect trends, validation coverage, software maturity).
• Leverage data analytics to drive continuous improvement in development efficiency, issue closure rate, and cross-functional communication.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, automate reporting, and enhance team coordination tools.

Leadership & Culture

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and proactive problem solving across all partner teams.
• Mentor junior program leads and engineers on project management discipline and cross-functional communication.
• Champion client's values of respect for people and continuous improvement (Kaizen) in every phase of development.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in program or project management within automotive systems, preferably ADS/ADAS.
• Proven record of delivering complex system or software programs in compliance with ASPICE and ISO 26262.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with ability to manage multiple global stakeholders.
• Proficiency with project management and engineering tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, ADO, Confluence, DOORS).
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.