Head-Software Quality Assurance NPD

Company :

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd Experience 15-20 years in large four wheeler automobile company Should have handled best in class products and systemsResponsibilities & Key Deliverables

• To lead the Software System Process Quality activities across New Projects.
• Facilitate, Audit & Assess the 'Software System Development Process' deliverables.
• Define, Implement & Monitor software quality assurance process in accordance with industry standards (ASPICE, ISO , IATF )
• Ensure compliance with automotive-specific software development models (e.g., V-Model, Agile, AUTOSAR frameworks).
• Define & Improve Software Gateway Process aligned to MPDS & Automate Software Dashboards to manage various projects.
• Identify & Communicate the Software Risks to relevant stakeholders for timely resolution.
• Collaborate with Functional Safety & Cyber Security engineers to ensure software compliance with ISO standards.
• Participate in Software Evaluation in Vehicle during Validation & RGA for Software Quality improvement
• Interface with suppliers during project audits and Quality reviews.
• Lead ASPICE Assessments on critical Suppliers, Identify the Gaps and ensure their Closure.
• Develop & Maintain Software Quality Dashboards, Track Metrics and present Status updates to management.
• Identify improvement opportunities and enforce best practices to continually enhance software quality.
• Track problems, review Concern resolution (8Ds) on all Software validation / verification tests (RGA, GNOVAC) for Gateway assessment.
• Generating Software System Quality status of Project to Senior Management by highlighting Quality Red alerts.
• Defining and standardizing Software System Quality Assurance across sector. (Release of Software System Development and Reliability Assurance Guideline for Auto Sector)
• Train and coach development teams on quality processes, tools, and standards.Skills Requirement -
• Certified Automotive SPICE Provisional / Competent Assessor.
• Knowledge in industry standards and regulations (ASPICE, ISO & ISO )
• Knowledge in embedded software development.
• Excellent understanding of SDLC, 'V'Model, Agile & Waterfall models.
• Hands-on experience in Requirement & Defect Management tools such as JIRA, DOORS, Polarion.Industry Preferred Qualification Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Electronics Engineering.Preferred Experience 10-15 years of proven experience in software development & software quality assurance. Experience with automotive OEM / Tier 1 suppliers.