About the role

The Software Project Manager will coordinate development schedules, manage cross-functional teams across multiple global locations, and ensure software releases meet quality standards. They are responsible for project planning, resource allocation, stakeholder communication, and technical decision-making to achieve project milestones.

What they look for

Software Project Management Embedded C Automotive Industry Agile Scrum Kanban SAFe Automotive SPICE ISO 26262 Functional Safety Requirement Management Change Management Gitlab ALM Project Planning Stakeholder Management

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in computer or electrical engineering and possess over 6 years of experience in software project management and embedded systems development. Proficiency in embedded C, software development processes, and experience with Agile methodologies are required.

Full description

SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGER - HYBRID

Location Tlaquepaque, MexicoPacesetting. Passionate. Together. HELLA is a listed, internationally positioned automotive supplier operating under the umbrella brand FORVIA. Within this de facto group, HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and automotive electronics. At the same time, the Company covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special-purpose vehicles with its Lifecycle Solutions business group. HELLA has around 36,000 employees at more than 125 locations worldwide and generated consolidated sales of € 6.3 billion in the fiscal year 2021/2022.

YOUR TASKS

Identify work packages and activities (work break-down structure).
Coordinate the planning activities and being responsible for preparation, implementation, and verification of the development schedule.
Coordinate multiple locations and organizations for diverse topics (Romania, India, USA, Mexico)
Communicate and negotiate directly with customer for Software topics.
Develop and update project plan considering timing and resources.
Set priorities to meet deadlines.
Estimate size and costs of the software project.
Monitor and control project progress and timely software release.
Initiate escalation scenario in case of severe deviations.
Create reports and metrics of software project KPIs.
Effectively engage with and manage the expectations of a variety of stakeholders.
Participate in technical discussions with the project technical team.
Lead and make technical decisions based on constrains to achieve milestones and objectives.
Identify and manage risks. Actively communicate status.
Ensure that the work is according the HELLA quality process and help others reach the required quality standards.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in computer or electrical engineering.
Very good embedded C knowledge, with more than 3 years of experience in software development processes.
Experience in managing software projects (6+ years).
Experience in software development for embedded systems in automotive industry (6+ years).
Good communications and presentation skills, assertiveness, and the ability to take discussions and open issues to closure by working with local and global teams.
Proactive & self-driven individual, results orientated with a growth attitude and strong dedication.

Customer and quality oriented.

Proficient in English communication, verbal and written.
Experience in Agile Scrum, Kanban and or SAFe.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge in Automotive development based on V-Model process (Automotive SPICE).
Knowledge in Functional Safety ISO 26262 and experience up to ASIL B.
Experience in Static Analysis with QAC or similar tools.
Knowledge in MKS Source Integrity and MKS Integrity Manager tools.
Experience using requirement management and/or change management tools (e.g. DOORS, PTC).
Experience in Body Controls products and software development (6+ years)
Experience in ALM and Gitlab for change management and revision control.

Take the opportunity to reveal your potential within a global company that offers you the best possible conditions for progressing in your career.

Please send us your application through our careers portal, citing reference number req18669.

HELLA Automotive Mexico S.A. de C.V. Alfonso Chacon Volcan Paricutin 4830 - 6

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