Project Manager (IC) (Software) (2026)

Nexteer Automotive; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexteer Automotive is seeking a proactive Project Manager (IC) for Software to plan, execute, monitor, and control multiple software development projects. You will interact with internal and external customers and lead cross-functional global teams to ensure timely delivery.

Qualifications include 2+ years in automotive PM, PM concepts proficiency, and experience with MS Project. PMP certification is a plus. Bachelor’s degree required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of automotive industry experience and minimum 2 years of project management experience.
• Understanding of project management concepts, methodologies, and tools.
• Experience leading projects through the development cycle to a successful conclusion.
• Project planning and tracking capability using Microsoft Project or other tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management activities for software development.
• Plan, execute, monitor, and control multiple software development projects.
• Serve as the main PM interface to internal and external customers for all deliverables.
• Set priorities and resolve conflicts across multiple projects and global teams.
• Identify solutions to manage global projects to meet commitments.

Skills

Project management

Automotive

Software development

PMP

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Electrical/Computer/Business degree (Preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

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Position: Project Manager (IC) (Software)

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.

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

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible to:

• 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)

About Nexteer is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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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.

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Nexteer Automotive or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed Nexteer Automotive Agency Agreement on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered Nexteer Automotive property and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.

Please note, agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by a member of Nexteer’s Human Resources team. No other Nexteer employee is authorized to bind Nexteer to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by an agency.