Technical Project Manager III, NAR Delivery

The role

This person will lead the delivery of the Cloud & Connect system for the E³ 1.1 Platform across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. They will plan, track, and manage software engineering and system integration activities while managing risks and dependencies.

What you will do

• Plan, track, and execute Cloud & Connect software rollout activities for the E³ 1.1 Platform in North America.
• Define milestone plans with development teams, ARTs, and solution management.
• Track project schedules, risks, and dependencies.
• Align rollout strategy and execution with European Cloud & Connect teams.
• Apply automotive-industry-specific processes bridging agile and classic project methodologies.
• Monitor progress and prepare reports on KPIs.
• Support and facilitate PI Planning events.
• Oversee system integration activities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
• Coordinate the integration of the non-Cariad SP and App environment localized in North America.
• Lead feature ramp-up, error burndown, and system validation on test benches and vehicles.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 3+ years and a Master’s degree
• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field
• Success in technical program management
• Experience leading interdisciplinary teams through function release & validation
• Understanding of vehicle software architecture and the fundamentals of different electronics systems on modern vehicles
• Experience managing multiple product areas and backlogs simultaneously
• Comfortable interacting with executive managements across multiple business functions
• Knowledge of Automotive processes and standards
• Experience driving system integration activities, including test planning, validation, and cross-team coordination
• Developing strong long-term working relationships across many layers of an international organization and across cultural boundaries
• Coordinate and allocate resources appropriately to reach project goals
• Ability to provide high-level strategic context and dive into Continuous Development and Release Process Management

Nice to have

• Master's Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field
• Understanding of VW Group Product Development & Release Processes
• History of working with VW Group suppliers
• Network within the Volkswagen Groups R&D Organizations
• Bi-lingual in German & English

Benefits

• Performance-based merits
• Annual bonus
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with employer match and defined contribution plan
• Short- and long-term disability
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment plans
• Maternity and non-primary caregiver leave

Before you apply

• Employment is subject to export control and sanctions compliance.
• Some positions may involve access to technology or software source code subject to U.S. legal restrictions.
• Applicants may be required to provide information for screening.
• Employment may be contingent on verification of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status, or confirmation of a license, exemption, or exception.

About the company

CARIAD is an automotive software development team with the Volkswagen Group. They are building a leading tech stack and a unified software platform for over 10 million new vehicles per year.