Req ID 54295 MSSC Monterrey 2, Mexico

Position Summary: The Software Technical Project Lead is responsible technically and commercially for a SW project (conventional transmission, e-drive) and has a strong Software background

Position Responsibilities:
• Responsible technically and commercially for a SW project (conventional transmission, e-drive)
• Responsible for the SW project in front of the customer (Content, technology, quality and costs)
• Main contact for the customer (escalation, deadlines, content, quotations, etc.)
• Responsible for planning the necessary resources with the technical departments
• Responsible for the initial effort estimation
• Functional leadership of the SW development team
• Coordination of SW topics with the overall project (embedding of SW activities in the corresponding product development)
• Updating and submitting status reports based on KPIs, to line and project, possibly also to customer
• Responsible for the gate report of the SW subcomponent
• Creation and maintenance of the project risk analysis
• Managing internal escalations
• Responsible for the approval of the SW sub-component
• Responsible for compliance with Automotive Spice

Essential Skills and Experience:
• B.S. in Engineering (Electrical) or Computer Science
• 5+ years' experience in the Automotive and/or Electronics industries, including project experience
• Experience in automotive software projects
• Knowledge of automotive SPICE and IATF 16949
• Detailed knowledge of project management
• Knowledge of the software engineering development cycle (requirements analysis, design & validation, etc.)
• Knowledge of the review methods, experience in performing reviews
• Good moderation and communication skills as well as the ability to work in a team
• Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of management
• Self-starter with strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent project planning and organizational abilities
• Able to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills to mediate among different projects on critical decisions
• Strong drive for teamwork with a customer-oriented mindset
• English language competency - both oral and written
• Experience with Microsoft® Word and Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability/willingness to travel (infrequently)

Preferred Skills and experience:
• M.S. Degree in Engineering (Electrical) or Computer Science
• Technical Product expertise of conventional, electrified, and electric drivelines / powertrains
• Several years of professional experience in automotive development in the field of control unit software
• Proven ability to work independently and lead engineering staff, professionals, and management with decisiveness and diplomacy
• Attested knowledge and ability in methods of communication, motivation, negotiation, and conflict management skills with a high level of initiative/drive
• Experience in leading a product to mass manufacturing
• Basic knowledge of functional safety (ISO 26262, IEC 61508)
• German and/or Spanish language skills
• Knowledge of DOORS, Clear Case/Clear Quest, MKS, GIT or PTC Integrity
• Proof of IATF 16949 and Automotive Spice awareness training

Reporting to Position: Manager for System Management team
Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally required to stand, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools; or controls; reach with hands and arms; ascend stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear taste or smell. The associate must occasionally lift and /or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
Work Environment: While performing the duties of the job, the associate is exposed to an office atmosphere with some manufacturing/lab exposure.

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Juan Francisco Castro Moreno

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