Tasks
As a Software Project Manager, you will coordinate between business and technology teams and serve as the primary point of contact for multiple internal stakeholders, third-party vendors and partners.
- You coordinate projects spanning technologies, systems, and processes, collaborating with team members and clients to build complex applications and research innovative technologies
- You adopt and tailor project management methodologies according to project needs
- You manage projects to meet defined budget, schedule, and scope
- You define KPIs, monitor progress, and ensure adherence to project documentation schedules
- You define and monitor work packages (WBS), release planning, task prioritization, manpower, and resource planning (HW, SW), and quality assurance checks
- You define milestone content and approve content delivery based on Contractual Requirements
- You organize internal project review meetings and customer meetings
- You serve as the first point of contact and technical interface for customer projects
- You collaborate with technical leads and people managers
- You communicate project status to decision-makers and the Project Management Office
Qualifications
- You have successfully completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in information technology or an equivalent education
- You have experience collaborating effectively with distributed international teams, including those across different time zones and cultural backgrounds, ensuring smooth communication and coordination to achieve project goals
- You have over 3 years of work experience in software engineering/ software development/software project management, preferably in automotive engineering services
- You have experience in the following specific areas: Data Engineering, Cloud Computing, ADAS, Test Automation
- You have several years of experience working in Agile frameworks, with distributed international teams, training and facilitating Agile solutions
- You can manage and motivate multiple project teams from different time zones and cultural backgrounds
- You have a high level of initiative and ownership
- Proficiency in English is required; knowledge of Hindi or other Indian languages is considered an advantage
- You have strong communication and teamwork skills, as well as a high affinity for delivering first-quality engineering services to the customer
- You are flexible and willing to travel abroad/domestic, whenever it is required
At a Glance
Porsche Engineering Romania specializes in complex technical solutions at its two locations in Cluj-Napoca and Timisoara, including the development of intelligent and connected electric vehicles, electronics, and design. We cover a wide range of development activities and technical know-how – from conventional powertrains to future mobility, and from prototype to series development. By optimizing brake systems and developing pedestrian protections as well as driver assistance systems, these activities significantly contribute to the improvement of future car safety. As an integral part of the Porsche Engineering, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Stuttgart (Germany) based sports car manufacturer Porsche AG, the work of our engineers in Cluj and Timisoara results into improvements and innovations incorporated in the Porsche sports cars, sold all over the world.
More information can be found on our website: https://www.porscheengineering.com/peg/de/locations/romania/
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Knowledge-Sharing Working with new technologies and employing innovative methodologies has always been a part of our day-to-day operations, therefore knowledge sharing is an essential part of our work culture. We regularly organize internal technical meetups to build bridges between departments, share best practices, and learn about new ways of thinking.
Collaboration with Universities and Master’s Program On average, our company offers 12 master's thesis topics per year, based on allocation interviews for the top-performing students, and 10 Porsche Engineering scholarships for master's program students with outstanding technical and soft skills. To ensure continuity, our Master curriculum is updated yearly, and only the top 5 bachelor level students are eligible for Porsche Engineering scholarships. For those with a Ph.D., a scholarship for research and development in the AI field is also available.
Expanding our Know-How It is important to stay ahead of technological trends in order to respond to ever-changing consumer needs, such as making cars safer and more enjoyable to drive. Based on project demands, we provide internal and external soft and technical skill trainings to meet these requirements.
Performance Running in our Blood We are part of the Porsche family that specializes in high-performance sports cars, so getting involved in various sporting events and supporting our employees in their quest to become better athletes comes naturally to us.
Community Support As part of a very active social community, we take our commitment seriously when it comes to supporting programs and initiatives that make lives better and provide renewed opportunities for children and adults alike. Giving back to the community, whether through donations or employee volunteering, through the most appropriate social causes that reflect our values and culture, is our primary focus.
How to apply?
Please fill out our online application form and enclose your complete application documents at the end, consisting of cover letter, curriculum vitae, ideally also your work and (university) school references and, if necessary, other certificates.
Contact
You can apply directly from our job location site or for direct applications please send your CV at: JobsRomania@porsche-engineering.ro