Project Manager – Smart Car / Digital Key

HELLA Automotive Mexico S.A. de C.V.; Northville (MI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedules and flexible core hours

Industry-leading health benefits program

Lucrative PTO policy

Competitive 401(k) matching

Extensive career and training opportunities

Annual bonuses

On-campus restaurant and employee water and coffee services

Team and company-wide events

Job summary

HELLA Automotive Mexico S.A. de C.V. is seeking a Project Manager to oversee smart vehicle access projects, focusing on connected mobility initiatives. The successful candidate will lead the project from concept through launch, collaborating with engineering and software teams.

Qualified applicants should have at least 3 years of project management experience in automotive or IoT sectors and a relevant bachelor’s degree. The role offers hybrid work schedules and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience in automotive, connected mobility, IoT, or embedded systems.
• Familiarity with digital key technologies and connected vehicle ecosystems.
• Experience managing software and hardware integration projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of smart vehicle access projects from concept through launch.
• Define project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, software development, cybersecurity, product management, and quality assurance.

Skills

Project management

Software and hardware integration

Knowledge of vehicle electronic architecture

Understanding of cybersecurity principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Project Manager – Smart Car / Digital Key

Location: Northville, USA

Company Overview

FORVIA HELLA is part of the FORVIA Group, a global automotive supplier with 157,000 employees worldwide. The Digital Key / Smart Car Access team focuses on connected vehicle initiatives, building upon high‑performance lighting technology and automotive electronics.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of smart vehicle access projects from concept through launch.
• Define project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, software development, cybersecurity, product management, quality assurance, and supplier teams.
• Work with external suppliers and technology partners.
• Prepare executive‑level project reports and status updates.
• Drive continuous improvement in smart access performance, security, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of project management experience in automotive, connected mobility, IoT, or embedded systems.
• Experience managing software and hardware integration projects.
• Knowledge of vehicle electronic architecture and communication protocols.
• Familiarity with digital key technologies, mobile applications, and connected vehicle ecosystems.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and secure authentication methods.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedules and flexible core hours
• Industry‑leading health benefits program
• Lucrative PTO policy
• Competitive 401(k) matching
• Extensive career and training opportunities
• Annual bonuses
• On‑campus restaurant and employee water and coffee services
• Team and company‑wide events

Equal Employment Opportunity

FORVIA HELLA welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture.

If you do not meet 100% of the positional requirements, please consider applying. We are committed to the development and future advancement of all employees.