Deputy CME - OTA

The Deputy CME OTA role is responsible for leading the conception, design, development, and delivery of every OTA component (Server/Client) on a specific EE architecture. The overall role will be to coordinate OTA teams to generate requirements, oversee OTA infrastructure/architecture, align development efforts, and ensure validation teams through their program related activities to ensure all OTA specific components launch successfully on their targeted programs. In this role you have the opportunity to pave your own career path as you present your progress to senior leadership and solidify your program management skills.

Job Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate the end-to-end technical component solution of both onboard and offboard OTA through support of OTA Technical Project Managers (TPMs).
• Manage the technical composition and configuration/complexity of OTA inside a specific electrical architecture/vehicle portfolio.
• Align ECU owners within the Hardware and Propulsion realm to implement OTA features to support vehicle program direction and needs.
• Support Controls/SW managers with OTA requirements and direction to ensure criteria are well understood for implementation.
• Align/Lead varying groups on cross-functional OTA solutions to ensure program needs are addressed.
• Proactively address open points / issues and bring them to resolution to ensure successful project outcome.
• Present status updates at Vice President level and above to ensure names/dates/deliverables can be tracked and support awareness to the global program team.
• Ensure validated component testing meets all performance objectives including successful download, rollback, and recovery of module during OTA operations.
• Support innovation and robustness workshops to further stabilize the OTA eco-system for current and future programs.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in automotive and/or IT related roles
• Previous experience with Internet of things and or Over-the-air technologies.
• Previous project management experience with successful track record of delivering features/programs
• Experience with Quality, Timing, Cost, Planning (QTCP)
• Ability to work in a globally distributed team across multiple time zones.
• Be goal-oriented in the achievement of project results.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• English Language - Fluent
• Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Teams - Proficient
• Agile Development Process - Beginner / Intermediate

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in engineering, Information Technology, or other directly related field.
• French or Italian Language - Proficient
• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP) or related field
• Strong multi-tasking capabilities in a cross functional setting
• Experience with risk management techniques and tools, and ability to effectively forecast and manage risk to connected vehicle launches.
• Ability to create clear / concise presentations for review with multiple levels of management.
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills both oral and written.
• Ability to interact with business partners and service providers at multiple levels.
• Proven organization skills