Software Program Manager

Pay Rate: $68.99 - $84.81 per hour

Summary:

• Location: Southfield, MI
• Work Mode: Onsite

Responsibilities:

• Lead software development activity for automotive EV products including DCDC Converters, Transmission Control Units, Power Distribution, and Protection Units.
• Oversee embedded software project development to deliver high-quality software on time, in compliance with industry standards such as ISO 26262.
• Lead a global program team of controls and software developers through clear communication, goal setting, and decision-making.
• Define project scope, work breakdown structure (WBS), and detailed milestone schedules synchronized with internal/external milestones.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for OEM customers; lead steering committee meetings and manage expectations.
• Identify technical, resource, and timing risks; develop mitigation plans and escalate critical path issues to executive leadership when necessary.
• Ensure all software work products meet industry standards, specifically ASPICE and ISO26262.
• Organize and facilitate Scrum ceremonies within a traditionally Waterfall automotive environment.
• Evaluate and negotiate software change requests from the customer, ensuring impacts on budget and timing are accounted for and quoted.
• Synchronize software deliveries with hardware samples, testing (HiL, SiL), and manufacturing requirements.
• Drive the continuous optimization of automotive software development lifecycles and project management methodologies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management within embedded software development-related projects.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Must live within 50 miles of Southfield, MI (No relocation benefit offered).

Preferred Skills:

• An MBA or advanced degree.
• Previous experience in embedded software development within the Automotive Industry.
• Experience with processes and tools for requirements management, change, and configuration management.
• Experience with software test methodologies, tools, and the development of test plans for embedded systems.
• Knowledge of functional safety and development processes compliant with safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262, IEC 61508).
• Proficient in Microsoft Project and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of software quality assurance requirements (e.g., Automotive SPICE) and how they tie to Quality Management System requirements (e.g., IATF-16949) and external auditing processes.

Position Criteria:

• Strong ethics, values, and the ability to influence others’ decision-making.
• Ability to manage multiple projects/activities; results-driven.
• Provides clear and effective customer communication through verbal and written forms, including presentations.
• Strong attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to make status reports and technical presentations to internal leadership and customers.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to make presentations and work in group settings.
• Ability to lead in a cross-functional matrix environment.