Project Manager (IC) (Software) (2026)

Nexteer Automotive; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexteer Automotive in Michigan is seeking a proactive Project Manager (IC) (Software) to lead multiple software development projects across global teams. You will plan, execute, monitor, and control activities and serve as the PM interface to customers, ensuring on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include defining goals, tracking metrics, managing risks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. PMP certification is a plus; prior automotive embedded software experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience leading software development projects in automotive environments.
• Strong planning, tracking, and metrics implementation skills.
• Ability to coordinate distributed global teams and customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management activities for software development.
• Plan, execute, monitor, and control multiple software projects.
• Interface with internal and external customers for deliverables.
• Define goals, metrics, and manage risks across projects.
• Forecast workloads and present status dashboards.

Skills

Project management

Microsoft Project

Global teams

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

AGILE development

Automotive embedded software

ISO 26262

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PMP certification

Tools

Telelogic Synergy

DOORS

QAC

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Project Manager (IC) (Software)

At Nexteer, our strength lies in the diversity of our team- each member contributing unique backgrounds, experiences, and aspirations. We believe this diversity fuels our innovation, broadens our perspectives, and propels our collective growth.

For over a century, we've been innovators in the automotive industry. Our vision is clear - we are a global leading motion control technology company accelerating mobility to be safe, green and exciting. Our unwavering commitment to Quality, Collaboration, Integrity, and Accountability guides us as we solve motion control challenges for our global customers. If you're ready to join a dynamic team that drives change and makes a difference, Nexteer welcomes you!

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive candidate with a project management background. The candidate must be able to effectively plan, execute, monitor, and control multiple software development projects. Candidate must be comfortable to learn, work with global teams and communicate with internal and external customers. PMP certification is an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading project management activities for software development.
• Successfully plan, execute, monitor, and control multiple software development projects.
• Serve as the primary project management interface to internal and external customers for all project deliverables.
• Set priorities and resolve conflicts across multiple projects and functional global teams.
• Identify solutions to effectively manage global projects to meet organizational commitments and objectives.
• Define project goals and guidelines/ metrics and implement Quantitative Project Management to measure project performance.
• Manage, track, and optimize human resource utilization across projects.
• Plan, organize, and present management reviews and status dashboards for projects.
• Forecast project workloads, activities, and risks.
• Lead problem solving activities.
• Manages risks across all projects to meet organizational commitments.
• Contribute to initiatives for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of automotive industry experience and minimum 2 years of project management experience.
• Understanding of project management concepts, methodologies, and associated tools.
• Experience leading projects through the development cycle to a successful conclusion.
• Project planning and tracking capability using Microsoft Project or other tools
• Strong risk and issues management, causal analysis, and decision analysis/resolution capability.
• Experience in interfacing with cross functional, global teams and customers to successfully deliver project commitments.
• Proficient with Microsoft office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Positive & proactive attitude with excellent leadership qualities and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication (written / oral) and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to efficiently resolve team conflicts & roadblocks
• Project management experience of distributed global teams.
• Experience with automotive embedded software, especially Electronic Power Steering.
• System Integration and Production Coordination experience.
• Experience with Automotive SPICE and/or CMMI Level 3 processes.
• Experience with ISO 26262 functional safety concepts and its impact on software development.
• Experience with formal software change management and associated tools.
• Familiarity with software configuration management tools (e.g.Telelogic Synergy).
• Familiarity with formal requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS).
• Familiarity with 8-bit, 16-bit or 32-bit microcontrollers and common peripherals.
• Familiarity with MISRA standards and static analysis tools such as QAC.
• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Flexray).
• Familiarity with the AGILE development methodology.
• Familiarity with the AUTOSAR standard.
• Familiarity with Model Based Development using tools such as Matlab / Simulink.
• Familiarity with embedded hardware design, development, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with electromechanical system s.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, any major (Required)
• Bachelor - Electrical Engineer/Computer Engineer/Business (Preferred)
• PMP certification (Preferred)

This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization. Do not apply for this role if you will need immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of Nexteer as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.).

Nexteer is an Equal Opportunity Employer Disabled/Minorities/Veterans/Women

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About Nexteer

Nexteer Automotive is a global leader in advanced steering and motion control systems, enabling intuitive, safe, and comfortable mobility for drivers around the world. Our innovative product portfolio includes Electric Power Steering (EPS), Steer-by-Wire, Driveline, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technologies that support electrification, software-defined vehicles, and autonomous driving.

With approximately 13,000 employees and operations in more than 20 manufacturing plants and multiple technical centers globally, Nexteer partners with nearly every major global and regional automotive manufacturer.