Automotive Software PMO Leader

Job Description

Overall Role Purpose:

Provide strategic leadership and oversight to the Program Management Office (PMO), ensuring consistent execution of high-quality, cutting-edge software solutions that drive innovation in the automotive industry.\

Top 3 Key Performance Objectives (KPOs):

1. Establish and Optimize the PMO Function

– Develop and implement a comprehensive PMO framework, including standardized processes, methodologies, and best practices for project planning, execution, and governance.

– Deliverable: Within the first six months, create and roll out a PMO charter, project management toolkit, and training curriculum to align all software development teams.

2. Drive Successful Program Delivery

– Lead cross-functional program teams, ensuring seamless coordination, effective risk mitigation, and timely delivery of software solutions

that meet or exceed quality standards and customer requirements.

– Result: Achieve a consistent on-time delivery rate of 90% or higher for all software programs, with no more than 5% of deliverables requiring rework due to quality issues.

3. Foster Strategic Partnerships and Stakeholder Alignment

– Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, development teams, suppliers, and customers.

– Deliverable: Implement a comprehensive stakeholder communication and reporting structure, providing regular updates on program status, risks, and dependencies to ensure transparency and alignment.

Additional Performance Objectives:

– Continuously improve PMO processes through data analysis, project audits, and lessons-learned sessions.

– Attract, develop, and retain top program management talent, fostering a high-performing and engaged team.

– Ensure effective resource allocation and financial management, delivering software programs within approved budgets.

– Promote a culture of innovation, encouraging collaboration and the adoption of emerging technologies and methodologies.

Qualifications:

– 10+ years of proven success leading automotive software programs and PMO functions.

– Expertise in project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.) and industry standards (ASPICE, etc.).

– Strong technical aptitude and ability to communicate effectively with development teams (mostly embedded software).

– Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

– Engineering degree required; Master’s preferred.

– Project management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum) are highly desired.

This high-profile, critical role requires a seasoned software program leader with a track record of driving successful delivery, building strategic partnerships, and fostering a culture of innovation within the automotive software development domain.

Excellent benefits and possible Relocation Assistance