Hella

Project Manager - Smart Car / Digital Key

Hella$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of project management experience in automotive, connected mobility, IoT, or embedded systems.
  • Experience managing software and hardware integration projects.
  • Knowledge of vehicle electronic architecture and communication protocols.
  • Familiarity with digital key technologies, mobile applications, and connected vehicle ecosystems.
  • Understanding of cybersecurity principles and secure authentication methods.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of smart vehicle access projects from concept through launch.
  • Define project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements.
  • Collaborate with engineering, software development, cybersecurity, product management, quality assurance, and supplier teams.
  • Work with external suppliers and technology partners.
  • Prepare executive-level project reports and status updates.
  • Drive continuous improvement in smart access performance, security, and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedules and flexible core hours
  • Industry-leading health benefits program
  • Lucrative PTO policy
  • Competitive 401K matching
  • Extensive career and training opportunities
  • Annual bonuses
  • On-campus restaurant and employee water and coffee services
  • Team and company-wide events
Full Job Description
Project Manager - Smart Car / Digital Key
Location Northville, USA

YOUR TASKS

Forvia Hella is seekingour next great project manager to join our Digital Key / Smart Car Access team. The primary functionof this role is to take ownership of assigned connectivity programs. Thisindividual will be joining a well established team that is heavily involved in nextgeneration connected vehicle initiatives.

Daily Responsibilities
  • Lead end-to-end delivery of smart vehicle access projects from concept through launch.
  • Define project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements.
  • Collaborate with engineering, software development, cybersecurity, product management, quality assurance, and supplier teams.
  • Work with external suppliers and technology partners.
  • Prepare executive-level project reports and status updates.
  • Drive continuous improvement in smart access performance, security, and customer satisfaction.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of project management experience in automotive, connected mobility, IoT, or embedded systems.
  • Experience managing software and hardware integration projects.
  • Knowledge of vehicle electronic architecture and communication protocols.
  • Familiarity with digital key technologies, mobile applications, and connected vehicle ecosystems.
  • Understanding of cybersecurity principles and secure authentication methods.

Why Forvia Hella?
  • Hybrid work schedules and flexible core hours
  • Industry leading health benefits program
  • Lucrative PTO policy
  • Competitive 401K matching
  • Extensive career and training opportunities
  • Annual Bonuses
  • On campus restaurant as well as employee water and coffee services
  • Team and company wide events
  • And much more!

Please feel free toapply if you do not meet 100% of the positional requirements. Forvia Hella isdedicated to the development and future advancement of all of ouremployees.

Even if you do not meet all our requirements, do not hesitate to apply to us, because the further development of our employees is very important to us and opens up a wide range of opportunities for you in our company.

Please send us your application via our career portal, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date, with the reference number req18470.

HELLA Corporate Center USA, Inc.
Eric Spence

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About Hella

Hella KGaA Hueck & Co. is an internationally operating German automotive part supplier with headquarters in Lippstadt, North Rhine-Westphalia. The company develops and manufactures lighting, electronic components, and systems for the automotive industry. It also has one of the largest trade organizations for automotive parts, accessories, diagnosis, and services within Europe. Hella is one of the top 50 global automotive suppliers, and one of the 100 largest industrial companies in Germany. Worldwide, it employs about 40,000 people in more than 100 locations in over 35 countries. More than 5,800 engineers and technicians work in research and development within the company.
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