Integrated Verification and Validation Technical Program Manager (GR 31)

PACCAR; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 100,100 - 156,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and 401k with up to

Fully funded pension plan

Comprehensive paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Job summary

PACCAR is seeking a technically oriented program manager to coordinate vehicle software verification and validation activities from system integration to the vehicle level, interfacing with suppliers, engineers, supervisors, and managers.

The role emphasizes developing and executing a comprehensive validation plan and collaborating with PACCAR’s internal software development group to streamline testing and delivery. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Seven years or more of project/process management and leadership experience.
• Experience with project management and scheduling.
• Experience with the Microsoft Suite.
• Test planning for business systems or embedded software.
• Accounting experience preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration in a multi-cultural environment.
• Able to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate integrated test planning across software, vehicle, and validation teams.
• Lead generation and maintenance of the Integrated Test Plan.
• Manage software release verification budgets and resources.
• Lead weekly reporting on test progress, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Manage portfolio-level schedules for test teams.
• Streamline budgeting/forecasting with accounting and PMO.
• Track defects and drive process improvements.
• Collaborate with CSOs to align software delivery timing and responsibilities.
• Develop KPI tracking for test coverage and pass/fail rates.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Test planning

Budgeting

DOORS/ETM (or similar tools)

Microsoft Office Suite

Time management

Education

BS degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Program Management Professional

Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred

Tools

DOORS/ETM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requisition Summary

Seeking a technical program manager to lead the coordination of vehicle software verification and validation activities at the PACCAR Technical Center. This position will interface with suppliers, engineers, supervisors, and managers responsible for verifying and validating software from the system integration level through the vehicle level. The successful applicant will ensure a comprehensive validation plan is developed and executed to streamline activities. The position will also interface with the technical program managers within PACCAR's internal software development group, which is responsible for delivering software for verification and validation.

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

The PACCAR Technical Center provides engineering excellence to the truck, engine, and winch divisions of PACCAR Inc through innovative product development and testing. The Technical Center is located in the Skagit Valley about 65 miles north of Seattle, Washington.

Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services - you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Coordinate integrated test planning between the software integration, vehicle integration and validation teams. Responsible for leading the generation and maintenance of the associated Integrated Test Plan.
• Manage the bi-annual PACCAR calendar year software release verification & validation budgets and associated resources.
• Lead weekly reporting on test progress, schedule, budget, and quality issues.
• Manage software verification and validation portfolio-level schedule for test teams.
• Work with the various division accounting teams and PMO to streamline and improve the accuracy of the budgeting and forecasting process and results.
• Categorize, prioritze and track defects through resolution
• Evaluate existing processes for test and defect management and drive improvements to address gaps
• Work with Component System Owners (CSO) at the various divisions to understand software delivery timing, develop schedules for visibility, collaborate on risk and issue mitigation and resolution and define clear responsibilities between PTC and CSOs.
• Maintain knowledge of current and emerging trends in software verification and validation including supporting systems.
• Work collaboratively with PACCAR accounting, development, verification, and validation teams and actively promote cross-division teamwork.
• Define, track, and analyze KPI's (test coverage, pass/fail rates, inflow vs outflow)

Qualifications

• A minimum of seven years of relevant project/process management and leadership
• Experience with project management and scheduling required
• Experience with the Microsoft Suite
• Test planning for business systems or embedded software required
• Accounting experience preferred
• Previous technical leadership experience in an engineering environment desired, previous controls experience desired
• Experience with portfolio management desired
• Experience with DOORS/ETM or similar software expertise preferred
• Effective communicator and collaborator in a multi-cultural environment
• Excellent time management
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, comfortable presenting to senior managers
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Education

• BS degree in related field required. Master's Degree Preferred
• Program Management Professional preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Certifications preferred

Paccar Benefits

• Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive paid time off - Minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Paid short-and long-term disability program
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including your education, training, or experience. Applicants and employees for this position will not be sponsored for work authorization, including, but not limited to H-1B visas, now or in the future. The salary range for the Integrated Verification and Validation Technical Program Manager is $100,100 - $156,600 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.