Senior Software Technical Lead

Visteon is a technology company that develops and builds innovative digital cockpit and electrification products at the leading-edge of the mobility revolution. Founded in 2000, Visteon brings decades of automotive intelligence combined with Silicon Valley speed to apply global insights that help transform the software-defined vehicle of the future for many of the world’s largest OEMs. The company employs 10,000 employees in 18 countries around the globe. To know more about us click here.

Mission of the Role:This role represent the customer to the internal teams. Have extensive knowledge on vehicle architecture and the product requirements. Work closely with the customer on clarifying requirements, prioritizing features, align the planning and oversee the SW delivery of the project.

Program planning and execution : 
Work closely with the customer to defines feature delivery plan aligned with internal teams and feasibility. Align the plan with CRE teams and other stakeholders.

Creates a work breakdown structure in collaboration with architects and develop user stories and feature rollouts.
Distributes the work breakdown to the software technical teams.

Work with the software development teams for a project planning, prioritization, track the program execution of various work products and report out to the senior leadership.Manages program dependencies and risk proactively, and escalate further as necessary.

Informs SW Project Delivery Manager about feasibility of sprints, iterations and full scope. Escalates as necessary important problems and risks, related to SW execution.

Quality management for the project delivery :
Leads meetings to identify issues, clarify requirements as required, add any specific requirements, tracks progress on quality targets and drives to ensure all the quality steps in project development are conducted.
Ensures necessary project metrics are collected and reported during metrics analysis. Ensures quality to
agreed targets, leads software release activities.

Ensures latest software processes and procedures are used per feasibility for the applications project.
Responsible for ensuring all development tools, versions and licenses required for the program are identified.
Represents the software team in change control board meetings.
Ensure the quality of release through release readiness reviews

Collaboration with internal teams :
Acts as a liaison between software and non-software teams (ex. product assurance, system requirements,
electrical and supplier) in resolving issues arising out of
inter-discipline dependencies.
Coordinates with other members of software customer delivery where common requirements exist between projects, encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Coordinates software development activities with the team of software engineers.

Key Experience required:
● Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Master’s preferred)
● 10+ years of automotive software development and delivery experience
● Min. 5 years of experience in leading teams as a lead engineer
● Experience of managing distributed development teams is preferred
● Good knowledge of software development life cycle, agile methodologies
● Min. 3 years of experience in SW project management role
● Knowledge of Project Management for execution of Automotive Software development
Projects
● Knowledge of programming languages and Real Time Operating Systems knowledge
● Experienced in Agile / SCRUM team leadership
● Familiarity with the standard Design techniques using UML tools
● Proven team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can effectively
work with all levels of a global matrixed organization

Technical and Functional Competencies
● Please refer to the global integrated software assessment framework
Behaviors and Mind-set
Processing Details:
● Ensures the completion of departmental projects; keeps projects on track by dealing with any
delays quickly and efficiently
● Reviews work thoroughly with a focus on spotting critical errors that could impact department
deliverables; ensures expected quality standards are met
● Ensures adherence to appropriate procedures and standards; minimizes risks associated with
departmental projects

Visteon Culture: If you thrive in a fast-paced, organizational culture that requires agility, adaptability, and a growth mindset from its employees to thrive and stay ahead of the curve Visteon is the place. We value high performance and a drive for results. Innovation, risk-taking, and continuous learning help us keep up with the ever-changing landscape of our industry and be Market leaders. At Visteon you can be more. 

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.