Senior​/Lead Technical Program Manager – Vehicle Level Software Integration & Test

Senior / Lead Technical Program Manager – Vehicle Level Software Integration & Test

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior/Lead Technical Program Manager to lead vehicle-level software integration and test activities across complex, multi-domain vehicle programs. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering, systems engineering, and vehicle program management — responsible for orchestrating the integration and validation of software from multiple domains (e.g., ADAS, infotainment, body controls, thermals, motion and powertrain, connectivity, cybersecurity) into a cohesive, validated vehicle-level software release.

The TPM will define verification & validation (V&V) strategy for new features, drive execution across the full test hierarchy (pre-merge through vehicle-level), plan and manage vehicle test trips, and ensure the software test fleet is ready to execute — while managing schedule, risk, and cross-functional alignment to ensure software quality, safety, and timely delivery.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in software program/project management, systems integration, or V&V, with significant time in automotive or embedded/vehicle software environments.
• Proven experience creating and executing V&V plans for software features across the full test hierarchy (unit, pre-merge, post-merge, HIL/SIL, vehicle-level).
• Experience planning and/or supporting vehicle test trips (e.g., winter test, hot weather test) and managing test fleet logistics and readiness.
• Strong understanding of vehicle software architecture (ECUs, domain controllers, in-vehicle networks such as CAN, LIN, Ethernet, and SOA-based architectures).
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional software integration and test programs with multiple interdependent work streams.
• Familiarity with SDLC, Agile/SAFe methodologies, and CI/CD-based test automation for embedded systems.
• Excellent risk management, prioritization, and stakeholder communication skills; ability to translate technical complexity into clear program status for leadership.
• Proficiency with program management and tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Azure Dev Ops, MS Project) and defect/test management systems (e.g., ALM, Polarion).
• Strong analytical, data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Willingness and ability to travel to test sites/trip locations as required.

• Experience with automotive functional safety (ISO 26262) and cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434) V&V requirements.
• Experience with software-defined vehicle (SDV) architectures, OTA update systems, and CI/CD for embedded systems.
• Experience managing seasonal/climate-based test programs (e.g., winter test in northern climates, hot weather test) including fleet mobilization at remote proving grounds.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), or similar certification.
• Experience working with global, cross-site engineering teams and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Working knowledge of scripting/automation (Python, shell) for test/integration tooling.

• Systems-level thinking with strong technical fluency across hardware-software boundaries
• Executive-level communication and influence without direct authority
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and driving clarity across complex, matrixed organizations
• Strong ownership mindset and bias for action under tight program timelines
• Strong logistics and cross-functional coordination skills, particularly for time- and location-bound test events

• Own the end-to-end vehicle-level software integration and test plan, aligning domain-level…