The Software Platform Pilot owns and manages all aspects of software delivery for a given vehicle program (example DT BEV). The SPP will create and manage a software delivery plan such that all key vehicle, plant, quality, and engineering requirements are met on time and with the correct feature content according to the plan. Key Responsibilities: Prior to the X0 Phase - Create the software delivery plan and ensure alignment with all key stakeholders - Understand all new features that must be delivered and build a feature rollout plan (FROP) - Prioritize features into groups that can be released, validated and delivered as packages during the development process - Ensure that a proper validation plan supports each software delivery phase After The X0 Phase - Coordinate the delivery of software according to the feature rollout plan to all consumers - Ensure that validation is complete prior to delivery of software packages - Track all open issues (defects, GIMS etc.) and drive them to closure - Create and own the feature readiness glidepath - Ensure that software of the correct maturity is supplied to all plant builds, including SOP - Adjust planning as necessary, recommending feature deferrals when appropriate - Drive Tier 1 suppliers and internal software development teams to maintain timing and delivery according to the plan Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field - A minimum of 8 years' experience in automotive product validation or design - Experience with software specifications, development, and testing (full V-cycle) - Proven ability to work effectively in a cross-functional teams - Knowledge of EEDP - Working knowledge of corporate engineering, quality, and manufacturing processes and the systems that drive them Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree in related field - A minimum of 2 years of experience in project management, program management or related fields