HTC Global Services

Technical Program Manager - Automotive Software Testing

HTC Global Services • $110K — $130K *
Dearborn, MI 48126In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required.
  • 6+ years in Automotive Software Development or Software Quality.
  • 3+ years in Program Management.
  • Experience in Technical Program and Project Management for Software Quality Assurance.
  • Expertise in project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain project plans with scope, schedule, budget, and risk management.
  • Lead requirement gathering and project scope definition across teams.
  • Monitor project progress and create recovery plans when needed.
  • Prepare and share project status reports with teams and leadership.
  • Facilitate program-level meetings to update project status and align efforts.
  • Support Agile transformation by participating in Scrum ceremonies.
  • Define software test cycles in alignment with release schedules.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Work in a collaborative and transparent team environment.
  • Engage with cross-functional teams on innovative automotive projects.
  • Participate in an Agile transformation journey.
Full Job Description
Job Title

Technical Program Manager - Automotive Software Testing

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead software quality assurance programs within an automotive software development environment. This role is responsible for managing project plans, coordinating cross-functional teams, supporting software testing activities, and overseeing hardware and software configuration management while ensuring successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, build, and maintain project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and risk management.
  • Lead the gathering of product requirements and define project scope across multiple teams and business functions.
  • Monitor project progress and develop recovery plans when projects deviate from baseline schedules.
  • Prepare and publish project status reports for technical teams and leadership.
  • Develop and deliver presentations to support project governance activities.
  • Facilitate program-level meetings to communicate project status and coordinate cross-functional efforts.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, managers, and team members to resolve issues and coordinate project execution.
  • Promote collaboration, transparency, and strong working relationships across teams.
  • Support Agile transformation initiatives and participate in Scrum ceremonies.
  • Develop test cycle plans, schedules, and timelines.
  • Define project scope by prioritizing features and systems under test according to project priorities and testing strategy.
  • Build, manage, and maintain the product backlog while ensuring visibility across the team.
  • Lead preparation of testing work items for planning activities and continue coordination throughout execution.
  • Conduct project retrospectives to support continuous process improvement.
  • Evaluate feedback throughout project iterations.
  • Define and manage hardware configurations required for testing activities.
  • Plan, procure, and maintain hardware components required for test execution.
  • Analyze bills of materials to identify appropriate hardware components and eliminate unnecessary procurement.
  • Coordinate hardware updates as required.
  • Define software test cycles aligned with software release schedules and change management processes.
  • Maintain software configuration information and communicate updates to appropriate teams.
  • Perform software updates supporting testing activities.
  • Communicate software release information to the testing team.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for test project coordination.
  • Monitor and report project execution progress, software maturity, and hardware and software defects.
  • Review project metrics and dashboards to monitor overall project health.
  • Manage the incident lifecycle to ensure timely resolution.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Minimum 6 years of experience in Automotive Software Development or Software Quality.
  • Minimum 3 years of Program Management experience.
  • Experience in Technical Program and Project Management for Software Quality Assurance.
  • Expertise in project management.

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About HTC Global Services

HTC Global Services is a global provider of IT and Business Process Services and Solutions. Founded in 1990, HTC is headquartered in Troy, Michigan with delivery centers across multiple locations in North America, Europe, India, and Malaysia. HTC is an Inc. 500 Hall of Fame company and has been recognized by numerous industry and trade publications as a top provider of services. HTC has a strong client base of Global 2000 customers. HTC has a strong focus on healthcare, retail, financial services, and automotive verticals. HTC has a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility and has been recognized for its contributions to the community.
Learn more about HTC Global Services
Size
17,575 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
1990
NASDAQ
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