Summary: The Software Integration Manager is responsible for overseeing the maturity of software functions in vehicle projects, providing technical leadership, and ensuring integration management aligns with business objectives. This role involves defining software scopes for new projects, managing defect consolidation, and optimizing processes. The position requires collaboration with various departments and stakeholders to achieve project goals on time and within budget. The role is based in Crewe, with a hybrid working arrangement of 2-3 days on-site per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Determine, control, and optimize software maturity levels in vehicle projects.
• Provide technical strategic leadership and guidance on maturity planning and integration management.
• Support achievement of business objectives and technical development for vehicle projects.
• Define software functional scopes considering feasibility, costs, and market requirements.
• Consolidate errors and deviations through comprehensive defect management.
• Manage configuration and release of software for R&D, production, and after sales.
• Optimize relevant sub-processes, methods, and tools continuously.
• Engage with Group Committees for Software Integration Management.
• Demonstrate deliverable status using Key Performance Indicators.
• Manage daily workload and respond to task requests effectively.
• Lead prompt concern resolution and coordinate resources.
• Manage outsourced work and supplier relationships.
• Propose process improvements to enhance departmental capability.
• Provide technical direction and input for future development concepts.
• Maintain effective communication across all levels and teams.
• Participate in technical meetings and represent the company effectively.
• Develop relationships with internal functions and guide suppliers.
• Make recommendations and presentations based on technical expertise.

Key Skills:

• Experience in the Automotive Industry or related fields.
• Knowledge of processes from launch to production.
• Strong influencing and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships across functions.
• Experience in process improvement activities.
• Good business awareness and strategic decision-making ability.
• Understanding of the People Framework behaviors.
• Ability to coach and share technical knowledge effectively.

Salary (Rate): £53

City: Crewe

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT