TPM- Charging

Insight Global; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Technical Program Manager to oversee software development activities for the EV Charging domain, coordinating with Ford’s Advance EV program, hardware and vehicle integration teams, and validation groups. You will manage schedules, risk mitigation, and release processes while ensuring compliance with automotive standards.

You will lead cross-functional teams, triage defects, and drive continuous improvement through metrics and lessons learned, enabling timely

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technical program management within automotive software
• Strong knowledge of EV charging and HV systems
• Experience with CAN FD and automotive Ethernet protocols
• Experience in defect management and release management
• Familiarity with Agile, CI/CD practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams across planning, development, testing, and deployment of EV charging firmware.
• Coordinate with hardware, software, and vehicle integration teams to meet requirements and schedules.
• Track KPIs, risks, and milestones; report status to leadership.
• Drive release readiness, defect triage, and validation activities to ensure regulatory and safety standards compliance.

Skills

EV Charging

HV Systems

Defect Management

Release Management

Agile / CI-CD

Communication Skills

Education

BS or MS in CS/SE/EE

Tools

CAN FD

Automotive Ethernet

Job description

Job Description

In this role, you will be managing the software development activities for EV Charging domain, as well as work with Charging hardware teams, vehicle software integration, defect management, and release management for Ford Motor Company’s Advance EV program.

What you’ll be able to do:1. Program Leadership & CoordinationLead cross-functional teams in the planning, development, testing, and deployment of EV Charging firmware.Collaborate closely with engineering teams (hardware, software, systems) to ensure alignment on technical requirements, schedules, and deliverables.Collaborate closely with distributed development teams to plan and deliver quality firmware for EV Charging systemsWork with Validation and Verification teams to ensure software quality with relevant metrics, for both safety relevant and non-safety relevant systems/functions.Manage program risks, identify dependencies, and develop mitigation strategies to ensure timely execution of milestones.

1. Technical OversightUnderstand the technical details of HV Systems firmware architecture, including control algorithms, communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet), and hardware interfaces.Coordinate system integration efforts between Charging components and vehicle-level systems.Coordinate Systems Engineering activities for Charging systems across various domains and organizations.Work with systems, firmware and software teams to resolve technical challenges and ensure compliance with industry standards and safety requirements.
2. Stakeholder ManagementServe as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including product management, suppliers, and vehicle integration teams for all Charging software-related items and issues.Facilitate communication between internal and external teams to ensure all parties are aligned on program objectives and progress.Collaborate with Charging Hardware teams to determine hardware availability schedule and pedigree
3. Program Tracking & ReportingDevelop and maintain detailed program timelines, roadmaps, and resource plans.Track and report program status, KPIs, and deliverables to leadership and stakeholders.Drive continuous improvement by analyzing program performance and implementing lessons learned.Identify risks to program and work cross-functionally though organization to resolve conflictsTriage defects resulting from Software integration and lab car testingTriage defects from testing outside of Software organization such as various vehicle tests, driver mileage accumulation, etc.Work with different Software domain teams in scheduling defect fixesWork with Software domain teams to create Release checklist
4. Compliance & ValidationEnsure Charging firmware meets all regulatory, quality, and safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262, ACC II CARB, etc.)Collaborate with validation teams to define test plans and criteria for successful integration of Charging firmware.Own Release Notes including limitations and workarounds

Skills and Requirements

5+ years of experience and B.S. or M.S in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering or relevant work experience as a technical program manager in automotive software space.Strong technical knowledge in EV Charging and HV SystemsExperience with automotive networking protocols such as CAN FD and automotive ethernet.Experience in Defect Management.Experience in Release Management.Experience with Agile Methodology, CI/CD.Excellent written and verbal communication skills .

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].