About the job
We're looking for a Technical Program Manager to join a high-impact Software Engineering organisation within a major global automotive OEM.
The role sits at the centre of a large-scale software platform programme — owning end-to-end planning and delivery across High-Performance Computers (HPCs) and Zone Controllers, the MAKE controllers powering software across 14 brands worldwide. This is a role for someone who drives decisions, aligns organisations, and delivers.
Engagement details
- Location: TBC
- Contract type: Permanent or freelance
- Start date: ASAP
- Work model: Hybrid
- Benefits: Competitive package; high-visibility role within a major software-defined vehicle programme
Responsibilities
- Own planning and delivery of software built across HPC and Zone Controller programmes
- Drive architecture, engineering, and integration decisions across multiple teams and organisations
- Establish business processes, policies, and success metrics — and continually improve them.
- Proactively identify and resolve strategic issues before they become programme blockers.
- Manage cross-team dependencies, risks, and tradeoffs at scale.
- Foster constructive dialogue, harmonise discordant views, and lead resolution of contentious issues.
- Partner with Software Architects, Systems Engineers, and Developers to align on requirements and drive adoptions.
- Communicate clearly across all levels — from engineering teams to senior leadership
Qualifications
- 7+ years working directly with engineering teams
- 5+ years in technical product or programme managment
- 3+ years of hands-on software development experience
- Proven track record managing cross-functional programmes and coordinating release schedules
- Strong ability to manage complexity, resolve conflict, and drive delivery in large-scale organisations
- Automotive or embedded software background is a plus
- Familiarity with CI/CD workflows, Jira, Confluence, or PLM tools is advantageous
- Experience with platform-level programme management across multi-brand environments is beneficial
Next Steps
- Click Apply
- We will review your application
- If qualified, you'll be accepted into the Hashlist network and considered for this and other relevant projects