Integrated Verification and Validation Technical Program Manager (GR 31)

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

PACCAR is seeking an Integrated Verification and Validation Technical Program Manager to lead the coordination of vehicle software verification and validation activities at the PACCAR Technical Center. You will interface with suppliers, engineers, supervisors, and managers to develop and execute a comprehensive validation plan across system, integration, and vehicle levels.

You will also collaborate with PACCAR’s internal software development group, manage KPI tracking, and drive improvements in

Qualifications

• Seven years of project/process management and leadership experience.
• Experience with project management and scheduling.
• Experience with the Microsoft Suite.
• Test planning for software or embedded systems.
• Accounting experience preferred.
• Portfolio management experience desired.
• Experience with DOORS/ETM or similar tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication; able to present to senior managers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate integrated test planning across software and vehicle teams; maintain Integrated Test Plan.
• Manage bi-annual software release verification budgets and resources.
• Lead weekly test progress, schedule, budget, and quality reporting.
• Oversee portfolio-level test schedules across teams.
• Streamline budgeting and forecasting with division accounting and PMO.
• Categorize and track defects through resolution.
• Improve test and defect management processes.
• Collaborate with CSOs to align software delivery timing and responsibilities.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Microsoft Suite

Test planning

Communication

Travel ability

Budget management

Education

BS degree

PMP preferred

Tools

DOORS/ETM

Job description

Integrated Verification and Validation Technical Program Manager (GR 31)

Company: PACCAR

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

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.

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, prioritize 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.
• Experience with project management and scheduling required.
• Experience with the Microsoft Suite.
• Test planning for business systems or embedded software required.
• Accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with portfolio management desired.
• Experience with DOORS/ETM or similar software expertise preferred.
• Effective communicator and collaborator in a multi-cultural environment.
• 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.

Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• Competitive salary and 401(k) 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.
• Holiday gift eligibility.

Salary range: $100,100 - $156,600 annually.

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. 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.