Aeva
Tech / AI / Software
SeniorSoftwareEngineeringProjectManager
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“Senior Software Engineering Project Manager at Aeva. Skills: program management, software development, Agile software development principles, release schedules, project teams, automotive software development, ASPICE, FuSA, Cybersecurity. Manage software release schedule and coordination of software deliverables. Work with cross-functional project teams (including vendors/suppliers) to drive software design, development, test, and release activities”
Industry & Context.
Drive closure on technical issues and development roadblocks
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years of experience in program management, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Optical engineering, or related field) or equivalent practical experience., Experience with defining scope and prioritizing work to meet release schedules, Experience in Agile software development principles, Experience shipping complex projects within an aggressive timeline, Ability to rapidly adapt and work independently in a fast-moving startup environment, Experience with SW project management tools such as JAMA, JIRA, Spreadsheets and Confluence, Experience with automotive software development and safety standards such as ASPICE, FuSA and Cybersecurity.
Nice to Have
facilitation skills to lead efficient technical design requirements, status, and review meetings
What You'll Do.
Manage software release schedule and coordination of software deliverables
Work with cross-functional project teams (including vendors/suppliers) to drive software design
and release activities
Serve as program interface for development activities with contractors
Identify and prioritize project tasks and risks
Drive closure on technical issues and development roadblocks to ensure projects meet top level requirements and are delivered on time
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
management of cross functional development and test teams; Work with cross-functional project teams (including vendors/suppliers) to drive software design, development, test, and release activities
Communication Scope
Excellent communication and presentation skills; Effectively communicate program risks/status regularly to key stakeholders
Process & Methodology
program management, Experience with defining scope and prioritizing work to meet release schedules, Experience shipping complex projects within an aggressive timeline, Manage software release schedule and coordination of software deliverables, coordinate release and delivery of multiple products to ensure company milestones stay on schedule, Serve as program interface for development activities with contractors, Identify and prioritize project tasks and risks, Drive closure on technical issues and development roadblocks to ensure projects meet top level requirements and are delivered on time, Effectively communicate program risks/status regularly to key stakeholders
Full Job Description
## Description About us: Aeva’s mission is to bring the next wave of perception to a broad range of applications from automated driving to industrial robotics, consumer electronics, consumer health, security, and beyond. Aeva is transforming autonomy with its groundbreaking sensing and perception technology that integrates all key LiDAR components onto a silicon photonics chip in a compact module. Aeva 4D LiDAR sensors uniquely detect instant velocity in addition to 3D position, allowing autonomous devices like vehicles and robots to make more intelligent and safe decisions. Role Overview: We are looking for a Software Engineering Project Manager who has experience leading complex, technical development efforts including management of cross functional development and test teams to deliver high-quality products on-time. Candidates will need to have a strong understanding of software development and release processes with an ability to coordinate release and delivery of multiple products to ensure company milestones stay on schedule. ## What you’ll be doing Manage software release schedule and coordination of software deliverables Work with cross-functional project teams (including vendors/suppliers) to drive software design, development, test, and release activities Serve as program interface for development activities with contractors Identify and prioritize project tasks and risks Drive closure on technical issues and development roadblocks to ensure projects meet top level requirements and are delivered on time Effectively communicate program risks/status regularly to key stakeholders ## 10+ years of experience in program management Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Optical engineering, or related field) or equivalent practical experience. Experience with defining scope and prioritizing work to meet release schedules Experience in Agile software development principles Strong facilitation skills to lead efficient technical des
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