Project Manager – Smart Car / Digital Key

FORVIA HELLA; Northville (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedules

Health benefits

PTO and bonuses

401K matching

Career development and training

On-site amenities

Job summary

FORVIA HELLA is seeking a project manager to lead end-to-end delivery of smart vehicle access initiatives, from concept through launch. You will define project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements, and drive alignment across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, product management and supplier teams.

This role involves preparing executive-level reports, managing software and hardware integration, and pursuing continuous improvement in performance and customer

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Project management

Automotive software

Embedded systems

Cybersecurity basics

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Location: Northville, USA

Overview

FORVIA HELLA is a listed, international automotive supplier. Together with Faurecia in the FORVIA Group, it builds the world's seventh largest supplier of automotive technologies. The company has 157,000 employees worldwide, with 37,500 at over 125 locations, and reported adjusted sales of €8.1 billion in fiscal year 2023.

OUR TEAM

HELLA is a listed, internationally positioned automotive supplier under the FORVIA umbrella. It offers high‑performance lighting technology and automotive electronics, along with a broad service and product portfolio for spare parts, workshop business, and special‑purpose vehicles. HELLA employs around 36,000 people at more than 125 locations worldwide and generated sales of €4.4 billion in the seven‑month short fiscal year 2022.

Daily 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 401K matching
• Extensive career and training opportunities
• Annual bonuses
• On‑campus restaurant, employee water, and coffee services
• Team and company‑wide events
• And much more!

Please feel free to apply if you do not meet 100% of the positional requirements. Even if you do not meet all our requirements, we encourage you to apply as we value the development of our employees and offer a wide range of opportunities.

FORVIA HELLA is dedicated to the inclusion and diversity of all employees. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or identity.

Send your application via our career portal, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date, with the reference number req18470.

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