Software Project Manager

Job Description

Continental Automotive is one of the largest automotive manufacturers in the world and a leader in automated driving. Through our pioneering technologies and services, we're changing the future of mobility to make it more safe, smart, and sustainable. Our Auburn Hills, MI location is seeking Software Project Manager to join our team.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

THE POSITION
The Software Project Manager is responsible to lead complex, multi-component software projects, with the objective of delivering high-quality Software to our customers. The Software Project Manager will be the overall leader for the project to ensure timing, delivery, performance, quality and cost are achieved. You will be working in VED projects that develop products with the objective of Saving Lives.

Core Responsibilities: • Responsible for the operational supervision of the SW project• Responsible for an excellent communication with all of our stakeholders• Plans, coordinates and directs the software project development team• Interface between our Customers and the North America SW team • Develop, maintain and communicate a software plan which includes software content and timing• Understand Customer software delivery requirements and priorities • Integrate and deliver of ECU software to vehicle bench development per defined schedule• Participate in Engineering and Product Development meetings• Track, assign and close open issues• Provide support to Vehicle application teams for identification of root cause for issues and corrective action plans• Identify risks and manage the risks• Prepare and present responses to action items• Ensure all aspects of production processes for software and calibration programming are validated

Additional Responsibilities:• Execute project per Continental PLC Procedure• Being part of a multinational team of engineers and responsible for software deliverables • Ensure end to end software deliverables of the project according to customer/internal milestones, required scope and quality (including 3rd party software components)• Assure that the SW project is run according to the valid development processes (Internal Processes, ASPICE, ISO26262, etc.)

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY• Immediate Benefits• Paid Time Off• Tuition & Employee Discounts• Annual Bonus• Employer 401(k) Match• And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

Job Requirements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor Degree in Computer Science/Engineering, or a related discipline• Minimum of 5 years of Software Project Management relevant experience• Experience in embedded software development• System and Product knowledge (e.g., AUTOSAR, Microcontroller & HW knowledge, Single/ Multicore Architecture, Design Frameworks, Embedded Operating Systems, Bus Systems, Production Process Know How)• Knowledge of the SW development process, tools, methods (I.e., Software configuration management system like MKS, Jazz, DOORS, Git, etc.) and industrialization• Knowledge of Structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D problem solving methodology)• Willing to travel overseas for training and/or projects on short notice • Strong interpersonal skills - ability to build relationships• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.• Continental is not able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Masters in Computer Science/Engineering, or a related discipline• Minimum of 7 years of Software Project Management relevant experience.• Experience in Agile development process is a plus• Experience in Automotive Engineering field is a plus• Proactive - seeking out open issues and actively persuading global team members to close them out - not waiting for things to happen

EEO Statement

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [email protected] or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

About Continental

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary. The Automotive group sector comprises technologies for passive safety, brake, chassis, motion and motion control systems. Innovative solutions for assisted and automated driving, display and operating technologies, as well as audio and camera solutions for the vehicle interior, are also part of the portfolio, as is intelligent information and communication technology for the mobility services of fleet operators and commercial vehicle manufacturers. Comprehensive activities relating to connectivity technologies, vehicle electronics and high-performance computers round off the range of products and services