Technical Project Manager - Automotive HIL

Cognizant Technology Solutions - Dearborn, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Dearborn, MI

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Technical Project Manager for Automotive HIL is responsible for leading and managing complex projects within the automotive sector, specifically focusing on Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) validation. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and project management skills to ensure timely delivery of project goals while managing risks and stakeholder communications. The position emphasizes collaboration across multiple teams and the application of Agile methodologies to drive project success.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain the HiL SW Validation Cycle plan including scope, schedule, budget and risk management
• Lead the gathering of product requirements and project scope in a holistic manner across multiple teams or business functions
• Monitor progress to plan and design a recovery strategy if project deviates from baseline plan
• Assemble and publish effective status reports able to serve a variety of audiences from project team member to Executive
• Design and deliver Executive-level presentations to support the governance process for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
• Design and run effective program-level meetings to communicate status and coordinate efforts
• Conduct retrospectives on completed projects to support process, policy and tool-set improvements
• Collaborate with peers, managers and team members across the organization to solve problems, develop plans and coordinate work
• Promote and encourage collaboration and transparency and build trusting relationships between business, delivery and other entities within the organization
• Play an instrumental role in the organization's Agile transformation, acting as a change agent and showing strong leadership skills with a positive and collaborative attitude

Requirements

• BSEE, BSCS or other Engineering Technology collegiate degree
• Minimum 8+ years' experience (6+ years with Master's Degree) managing projects at technology-based companies or technical domains
• Desired PMP certification with accompanying experience managing projects to a successful conclusion
• Desired Agile scrum master certification
• Desired dSpace Hardware/Software experience
• Experience managing a global, geo-dispersed project team
• Experience working in a concurrent software development environment as part of a complex build and merge management process
• Technology product development experience is highly desired
• 2+ years SAFe/Agile/Lean experience preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively across written, verbal and presentation formats to a variety of audiences from engineer to Executive
• Ability to develop schedules using Agile or Waterfall methodologies
• Ability to design and document a project charter that includes scope, schedule, budget and risk management plan
• Able to apply critical thinking techniques to analyze problems, develop solutions, build resource forecasts or manage risk
• Ability to use either Waterfall or Agile methods to manage projects which may comprise both software and hardware
• Ability to lead the gathering of product requirements and project scope across a multi-function team
• Ability to lead through influence to drive forward both the team and program
• Ability to manage and facilitate team meetings and initiatives to effectively develop plans and achieve goals
• Strong working knowledge of technology companies or domains and the interplay between Marketing, Product Development, Manufacturing, Customer Support, Sales and Professional Services
• Updates, tracks, communicates status of initiatives and monitors timing of release milestones
• Desired experience with Jira
• Excellent skill at using MS Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and Word

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Agile methodologies
• Experience in the automotive industry
• Familiarity with project management tools like Jira

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities