Product Development Project Manager

Job Title: Lead Product Development Project Manager
Type of Engagement: 6-month contract (long term need)
Work Location: Onsite position in Greensboro NC

Job Overview:

Lead cross functional development projects within Function & Software Defined Vehicle (FSDV) ensuring delivery from early concept through industrialization and product introduction. The role combines project leadership and technical coordination to drive execution in a complex softwaredriven vehicle environment.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead end to end delivery of cross functional programs (hardware software integration).
• Drive execution across scope timing cost quality and features (QDCCFS).
• Ensure alignment with product/platform strategy and business objectives.

Planning & Execution

• Develop and maintain L1 L3 plans milestones and dependencies.
• Break down program scope into streams epics and deliverables (e.g. Jira structure).
• Monitor critical path deviations and delivery risks.

Cross Functional Coordination

• Lead collaboration across engineering domains (EE SW integration testing purchasing).
• Act as the central interface between stakeholders (product system architects suppliers).
• Facilitate alignment across global teams and organizations (GSO GOT etc.).

Scope & Requirements Management

• Define balance and secure requirements from multiple stakeholders.
• Manage scope changes concept decisions and technical trade offs.

Cost Resources & Budget

• Consolidate cost estimations and track budget performance.
• Secure resource allocation and monitor utilization.

Risk & Quality Management

• Maintain risk register and drive mitigation actions.
• Ensure compliance with quality functional safety cybersecurity and legal requirements.

Governance & Reporting

• Prepare and present project status at gates and governance forums.
• Ensure clear and structured communication (Jira Confluence SharePoint).

Typical Deliverables

• Project plans and milestone roadmaps
• Scope documentation and technical descriptions
• Budget and resource forecasts
• Risk registers and mitigation plans
• Gate review material and executive reports

Required Skills & Experience:

• Automotive development lifecycle (incl. SW defined vehicle context)
• Integration verification & validation system architecture
• Functional safety (ISO 26262 considered a strong plus)
• Strong planning structuring and execution capability
• Stakeholder management across global organizations
• Ability to structure complexity and drive decisionmaking
• Leadership in ambiguous environments
• Clear communication and influence without authority
• Problem solving and risk anticipation