Technical Project Manager - Automotive Embedded Systems

Job Description : Technical Project Manager – Automotive Embedded Systems

Role Overview :

We are looking for a highly skilled Technical Project Manager with strong experience in managing complex automotive embedded software projects. The ideal candidate will have a solid technical background in ECUs, AUTOSAR, Model-Based Development, Functional Safety, and Cybersecurity, combined with strong project delivery and customer management capabilities. This role requires working with global OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers, ensuring timely and quality-driven execution of projects.

Key Responsibilities :

Project Delivery & Execution

Own end-to-end project delivery including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.

Track milestones, risks, dependencies, and deliverables across multiple teams.

Ensure adherence to ASPICE, Agile frameworks, customer processes, and internal quality standards.

Report project status to leadership and customers with clear metrics and dashboards.

Customer & Stakeholder Management

Serve as the primary technical project interface for global OEMs and Tier-1s.

Coordinate requirement discussions, change requests, and technical clarifications.

Manage expectations, negotiate timelines, and ensure project scope alignment.

Technical Oversight

Work closely with technical leads, architects, and engineers to guide implementation.

Review designs, estimations, test plans, and release readiness.

Support resolution of critical technical issues, defects, and integration challenges.

Team Leadership & Coordination

Coordinate cross-functional teams including software, systems, hardware, validation, and quality.

Drive daily / weekly project meetings, sprint planning, and retrospectives.

Build a culture of ownership, transparency, and collaborative problem solving.

Process & Compliance

Ensure projects meet compliance with ASPICE Level 2 / 3, ISO 26262 (as applicable), and ISO 21434.

Maintain documentation, traceability, baselines, and configuration management.

Encourage continuous improvement across teams.

Required Qualifications and Skills :

Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Electronics, Computer Science

10–12+ years of experience in automotive embedded software development and project management.

Strong understanding of AUTOSAR (Classic / Adaptive), MBD, CAN, UDS, Diagnostics, and ECU development.

Experience in ASPICE-compliant project execution.

Knowledge of Functional Safety and Cybersecurity preferred.

Strong communication, stakeholder management, planning, and risk-handling skills.

Certifications such as PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, or Functional Safety certifications are an advantage.