Software Project Manager - VM EPS

Bosch Group•Plymouth Charter Township, MI

About The Position

The Software Project Manager will lead North American software development for Electric Power Steering projects. This role involves defining, tracking, and aligning project plans and release schedules to manage all software development activities. The successful candidate will drive technical clarifications to implement customer requirements and defined technical content according to project targets, and will serve as the primary interface with external and internal customers for all software-related topics. Additionally, the role requires interfacing with the platform group for technology updates, planning and leading development activities across different locations, and collaborating closely with the project manager and other function leads to meet customer needs and milestones. The position also involves supporting the definition of the project budget, tracking software issues for timely resolution, preparing software releases and quality gate reviews, and interacting with the production plant to ensure a smooth handover. Ensuring conformity to development processes, defining acceptance criteria, reporting project status and metrics, and supporting assessments and audits for quality and safety standards are also key responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering, or relevant engineering degree
4+ years of experience in automotive embedded software development
2+ years’ experience in project management or leadership role
Working knowledge and deep understanding of software development lifecycle and processes
Decision making abilities in complex, highly dynamic situations
Experience with customer interface

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a safety critical systems environment (ISO26262)
Hands-on usage of project management and work item tracking tools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with Agile development methods
Strong organizational competence and social skills
Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to enable and motivate project teams
Aptitude to multitask in a dynamic workplace

Responsibilities

Lead software development activities within the project organization
Define, track and align project plans and release schedules to successfully manage all software development activities
Drive technical clarifications to implement customer requirements and defined technical content according to project targets
Interface with external and internal customers for all software related topics
Interface with platform group for updates on the latest technology and development activities
Plan and lead development activities in different locations and regions
Work in close cooperation with the project manager and other function leads (system, hardware, mechanical) to meet all customer needs and milestones
Support defining the project budget and lead team to meet targets
Track software issues and ensure timely and effective problem resolution
Prepare and reach approval for software releases and quality gate reviews
Interact with the production plant during development to ensure proper handover and exchange with manufacturing
Ensure conformity to the development process and define acceptance criteria
Report project status and metrics
Support assessments and audits to verify applicable quality and safety standards.