Technical Project Manager (Automotive Steering Systems)

Quick Facts

• Role: Technical Project Manager (TPM)

• Focus: Release of an electronic steering module for series production

• Key Interface: Primary customer/OEM technical contact

Description

Lead a cross-functional team to deliver an electronic steering module for series production. Own the project end-to-end—from acquisition through start of production and beyond—while driving technical execution and coordinating with the OEM on scope, timing, requirements, and design change requests. Ensure development, validation, and delivery follow applicable guidelines and processes such as ISO 26262 and ASPICE.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams across software and hardware (mechanical and electrical) component managers, software function developers, and calibration engineers

• Define and track work packages

• Manage and evaluate customer specifications and requirements

• Act as the first point of contact for OEM technical topics

• Align and negotiate scope and timing with the customer

• Ensure system and software development, validation, and delivery follow required guidelines and processes (e.g., ISO 26262, ASPICE)

• Run weekly customer and internal project meetings

• Report monthly project status to senior management

• Maintain project records and documentation

• Coordinate design change requests from the OEM

• Prepare and communicate technical presentations for the customer

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (ME, EE, or related)

• 10+ years of experience in technical project management, project lead, or project management

• 10+ years of experience in automotive, motorsport, or heavy equipment industry

• 10+ years of experience in vehicle networking, diagnostics, debugging complex systems and/or hands-on (mechanical or electrical) experience

• 10+ years of experience with vehicle and/or system test and release procedures in automotive (or related industry)

• Valid driver’s license

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

• Premium health coverage

• 401(k) with generous matching

• Financial planning and goal-setting resources

• Ample paid time off

• Parental leave

• Life and disability protection

• Employment is contingent on successful completion of a drug screen and background check