The successful candidate will have the unique mix of skills:
Exemplary teaming skills. You ll manage technical teams providing the certification evidence for projects that will deliver the best in class, safest and highest quality software on the planet. These projects can come from multiple industries such as Aerospace and Defense, Industrial, Medical and Automotive verticals and will follow Wind River s proven processes.
Knowledge of complex, time critical projects.
Someone who appreciates the value of efficient processes.
Understanding of embedded software development using C or C++ programming languages. Having an Engineering degree and experience with embedded software will give you the right mindset and the ability to help your team. While application level embedded software is good, lower-level embedded software (board support packages, bootloaders, device drivers) is better.
Past exposure and experience to safety certification standards including DO-178C/ IEC61508/ IEC50128/ ISO26262 being highly essential.
Attention to detail and a focus on quality are required. A good working knowledge of various Software Engineering processes and tools will also help you be successful. Should be dynamic: result oriented, highly motivated and should have innovative and implementable ideas.
Responsibilities & Expectations
Organizes and manages the administration, scheduling, planning and co-ordination of software projects in line with the customer expectation.
Responsible for On-Time Delivery (OTD) and Right First Time (RFT). Handling multiple projects in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment while coordinating between product teams, software development and testing teams.
Responsible for project estimation, project risk management and motivating the teams to deliver world class products. Excellent interpersonal abilities. Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, mature, and flexible.
Task management for all assigned team resources throughout project
Management of employees including training, performing evaluations, and mentoring for technical and career development
Highly customer focused to understand and deliver according to the needs of the customer. Achieve high customer satisfaction.
Provide technical / project progress presentations to customer / leadership team
Essential:
BE/BTech or ME/MTech degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or equivalent.
18+ years engineering experience in embedded software including 5+ years of software project management experience. Proven experience of managing complex software projects & handling customer relationship
Strong knowledge in software safety standards/ guidelines i.e., DO-178C/ CENELEC 50128 / ISO 26262.
Thorough understanding of software project management processes and associated tools including MS Project.
Strong customer management skills.
Contract management and negotiation skills.
Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.