Job Description:

The Software Platform Pilot owns and manages all aspects of software delivery for a given vehicle program (example DT BEV). The SPP will create and manage a software delivery plan such that all key vehicle, plant, quality, and engineering requirements are met on time and with the correct feature content according to the plan.

Key Responsibilities:

Prior to the X0 Phase

Create the software delivery plan and ensure alignment with all key stakeholders
Understand all new features that must be delivered and build a feature rollout plan (FROP)
Prioritize features into groups that can be released, validated and delivered as packages during the development process
Ensure that a proper validation plan supports each software delivery phase

After The X0 Phase

Coordinate the delivery of software according to the feature rollout plan to all consumers
Ensure that validation is complete prior to delivery of software packages
Track all open issues (defects, GIMS etc.) and drive them to closure
Create and own the feature readiness glidepath
Ensure that software of the correct maturity is supplied to all plant builds, including SOP
Adjust planning as necessary, recommending feature deferrals when appropriate
Drive Tier 1 suppliers and internal software development teams to maintain timing and delivery according to the plan

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field
A minimum of 8 years' experience in automotive product validation or design
Experience with software specifications, development, and testing (full V-cycle)
Proven ability to work effectively in a cross-functional teams
Knowledge of EEDP
Working knowledge of corporate engineering, quality, and manufacturing processes and the systems that drive them

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in related field
A minimum of 2 years of experience in project management, program management or related fields

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