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Description Position Software Project Manager - Driver Assistance Function development About Us We build best in class software for Driver Assistance functions for Mercedes Benz passenger cars. Our teams design, develop, verify and release different functions in the software stack, for Level 2, Level 3 Autonomous vehicles. We want to build Innovative features that improve driver comfort and safety. At the same time, we care a lot about the Quality and economic efficiency of the solutions we build. Our team in India is seamlessly integrated in the global Mercedes-Benz RD network and is committed to support the vision of autonomous driving. We are developing a team of passionate engineers who can think creatively, work independently, challenge status quo, have no fear of failure, and learn from experiments to bring the best technology into the market that carries the highest safety. We are focused to support the development activities in the digital world therefore we are developing competencies in the following pillars: software development for Automated driving, Software Integration, data analytics, digital validation and product development. Our working models together with our colleagues in Germany provide us the platform to learn the latest technology from the markets, access to invaluable data and the vehicles to validate the technology. Our way to achieve our mission is to focus on technology, project excellence, and collaboration models and develop high performing teams. About the role The Software Project Manager plays a key role in a high responsibility ADAS development project, where new technology solutions are being developed from MBRDI, for global markets. The role is responsible for: 1. Planning, monitoring and controlling of software development activities, securing on time, on-spec software releases for Level 2, Level 3 driver assistance system, in a matrix organization setup 2. Planning for and directing the software integration activities across the project The role requires active coordination with software function developers, Base software team, SW Integration, SW test team and Systems engineering stakeholders. We are looking for a budding leader with strong project management skills and a product ownership mindset to successfully integrate and steer the cross-functional project team towards challenging project goals. Key job responsibilities 1. Ensuring disciplined project scope management by tracking and managing the scope of each release, coordinating Change Control Board (CCB), follow-up of key EPICs in JIRA backlog prior to release freeze. 2. Working with stakeholders to identify a clear goal for each SW release, ensuring on-time, on-spec SW release, by: a. Planning a time schedule by aligning the activities of different teams b. Monitoring and controlling the time schedule of the project c. Working with stakeholders to define and implement corrective actions, in case of issues affecting product quality 3. Establishing and executing the project communication plan - keeping software function developers, managers and stakeholders informed regarding the progress of project activities, important milestones, decisions and issues relating to the project 4. Effectively project risk management, by identifying, planning for and addressing risks, having a contingency plan in place for issues that occur. 5. Leading the software integration activities in the project: a. Managing the software branching plan, ensuring changes are implemented across different baseline versions b. Planning, monitoring and controlling the software integration activities to generate the release candidate software, prior to each release c. Change control for ECU interface management, planning, monitoring and controlling the implementation of these changes in each target branch d. Working with CI/CD team to ensure the health of the build pipeline, working with developers and CI/CD engineers to resolve issues if they occur. Skill Requirements 1. Through Understanding of end to end Electrical and Electronics product development life cycle 2. Prior experience in SW development, specifically in software integration or base software development activities in Automotive ECUs 3. Knowledge of Layered architecture in ECU and build process 4. Prior experience in software project management, working in a matrix organization setup. 5. Experience implementing in Software Quality Management practices supporting embedded system projects, driving continuous improvement in software teams 6. Exposure to Planning and tracking Tools 7. Process Definition, deployment and harmonization experience 8. Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills. Additional Skills (nice to have): 1. Basic knowledge on German language 2. Knowledge of ISO 26262 andISO/TS16949 3. PMP certification 4. Knowledge, experience working with ADAS systems, exposure to appropriate Regulations and Standards for different markets Qualifications Basic Qualification Bachelors or Master\'s Degree in Computer Science/Electrical & Electronics/Information Technology

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