Embedded Software Program Manager

Embedded Software Program Manager – Mobility Group

Pay: $68.99 - $84.81

Southfield, MI 48076

Company Overview

***** Mobility Group makes the electric revolution work. Every day, we work to improve people’s lives and the environment by making power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe, and sustainable. We create an environment where creativity, invention, and discovery become reality. Our Mobility Group collaborates with companies around the globe to innovate future transportation technologies, creating efficient vehicles that travel faster, farther, and safer at a lower overall cost to the consumer and the environment.

Position Overview

• Environment: Cross-functional matrix environment

• Core Purpose: Lead software development activity supporting DCDC Converters, Transmission Control Units, Power Distribution and Protection Units, and other related automotive EV products. Oversee embedded software project development from start to finish to deliver high-quality software on time, in compliance with industry standards (such as ISO 26262), and aligned with hardware development schedules.

• Leadership Role: Lead a global program team of controls and software developers through clear communication, goal setting, and good decision-making amid ambiguity. Collaborate across time zones and engineering stakeholders to align program schedules and create a master software plan. Responsible for project proposals and timing estimations for new projects or RFQ activity.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 internal/external expectations.

• Proactively 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 (Automotive SPICE) and ISO26262 (Functional Safety).

• Organize and facilitate Scrum ceremonies (Daily standups, Sprint Planning, Retrospective) 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.

• Serve as the central nexus for all project-related communication, balancing the competing priorities of external OEM customers, internal cross-functional teams, and executive leadership.

• Drive the continuous optimization of automotive software development lifecycles (SDLC) and project management methodologies by identifying systemic bottlenecks and implementing scalable improvements across internal and external workflows.

• Partner directly with Scrum Masters and Product Owners to synchronize high-level project milestones with granular sprint execution.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

• Minimum 5 years of proven experience providing project management within embedded software development-related projects.

• Must live within 50 miles of Southfield, MI (No relocation benefit offered).

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 (both verbal and written) 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.