via Adp
$120K - 200K a year
Lead and coordinate complex software programs for safety-critical automotive systems, ensuring timely delivery and cross-team alignment.
Requires at least 8 years of engineering and program management experience, with a focus on embedded systems, safety standards, and software development, which are not reflected in your background.
Build your brand. Tell your story; Take advantage of a rare opportunity to start from the ground up and build something new and original. At Stellantis, our mission is to create the most captivating experiences in the latest frontier of automotive technology. We are seeking technology game-changers to lead the digital transformation of the automotive world, with a strong focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences. About the Role: This position is part of the Software Program Strategy and Execution team. As a Software Technical Program Manager, you will lead cross-functional technical programs, working closely with software development teams and coordinating efforts across multiple organizations, including CME, Quality, Product Management, Software Architecture, Safety, and Hardware Engineering. You will play a key role in ensuring timely, high-quality delivery of complex, safety-critical software systems. The ideal candidate will have, A solid understanding of modern, safety-critical electronic control units and embedded software development. A keen interest in state-of-the-art software compute platforms and emerging computational technologies. This is an opportunity to shape the future of mobility while growing your professional brand in a fast-evolving, high-impact environment. Key Areas of Responsibility: * Establishing a structured planning framework to align feature development and software delivery for a system/ECU program. * Collaborating with vehicle program and engineering teams to synchronize development timelines and ensure cross-functional alignment. * Monitoring and resolving cross-functional dependencies to support seamless integration and data exchange across verticals. * Proactively identifying and mitigating risks and issues, including development-related challenges, that could impact program objectives. * Managing escalations to senior leadership, ensuring critical risks and information are appropriately communicated and addressed. * Tracking and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs) for component development to measure progress, quality, and delivery health. * Collaborating is key—both within the team and across partner teams. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or related fields * A minimum of 8 years working directly with engineering teams with good software development understanding, including a minimum of 5 years of technical product or program management. * Proven experience in program or project management for complex software products, preferably in automotive or embedded systems. * Strong understanding of safety-critical electronic control units (ECUs) and embedded software development. * Familiarity with Agile development practices and program management tools. * Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional coordination skills. * Interest in state-of-the-art automated driving compute platforms and emerging computational technologies. Preferred Qualifications: * Master’s degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or related fields * A minimum of 3 years of software development experience * A minimum of 5 years of technical program management working directly with software engineering teams * Hands-on experience of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery pipelines Experience with automotive safety standards (ISO 26262, ASPICE) * Knowledge of modern software architecture, cloud integration, and real-time systems. * Ability to manage both high-level strategic planning and detailed execution tracking.
This job posting was last updated on 1/18/2026