Onsite Only- Must have automotive experience

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 6 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 and maintain 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) 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.