Senior ADAS Project Manager

Description

Shaping the Future of Mobility

We are the company - a global technology company that has been setting standards in mobility for over 24 years. We develop innovative software, build the right hardware and can bring autonomous cars, connected vehicles and smart cities to life in a way that only we can, all from a single source.

At the company, we are not just imagining a safer, smarter, greener and better connected world; we are making it a reality today and setting the standards for tomorrow.

The project to be managed

As an ADAS Project Manager for a German premium OEM, you will take ownership of cutting-edge projects in the field of advanced driver assistance systems. Your team will develop industry-leading radar sensors, associated software, and electronic control units (ECUs). These technologies enable the next generation of safety and comfort features for modern vehicles.

In this role, you will lead projects involving radar-enabled functions such as cyclist and pedestrian emergency braking and Traffic Jam Pilot. The position requires strong leadership skills and the ability to manage distributed, international teams, as most team members are based outside Germany. You will ensure seamless collaboration across locations, drive innovation, and deliver high-quality solutions on time and within scope. You will also serve as the primary customer interface, ensuring clear communication, alignment on requirements, and proactive management of expectations.

Your responsibilities:

Build and maintain strong relationships with the German premium OEM customer.

Lead internal and customer-facing project team meetings.

Plan and control projects in accordance with the product development process and customer requirements.

Prepare, manage, and ensure adherence to the project budget.

Manage project risks and escalations.

Prepare regular status reports for management and customers.

Define and initiate measures to achieve project targets for timing, quality, and cost.

Ensure the timely completion and delivery of the product from acquisition to industrialization in the plant.

Your background:

A successfully completed degree in engineering, preferably electrical engineering, industrial engineering, or a comparable qualification.

Several years of project management experience in the automotive industry, preferably in a software-related environment.

Experience in ADAS, with a focus on functional safety (ISO 26262); knowledge of radar technology is an advantage.

Fluency in written and spoken German is essential for this role ; professional proficiency in English is also required.

Excellent organizational and communication skills, combined with confidence and assertiveness.

Sound knowledge of business management principles and financial KPIs.

Knowledge of software development processes and tools, such as Jira and Polarion, as well as Automotive SPICE and automotive cybersecurity.

Systems engineering experience in the vehicle integration of ECUs and sensors.

Experience in supplier tracking and management as well as industrialization of ECUs.

A high level of integrity, commitment, initiative, flexibility, and teamwork.

Benefits

• You grow at the company . The company's winning culture is global by design. We bring together diverse perspectives, cultures, and business contexts to solve our customers' toughest challenges. In this environment, every individual can grow, lead, and make an impact, regardless of background, because inclusion fuels how we innovate and win.
• You make an impact at the company. One of the strengths of humanity is our drive to progress, to improve, to achieve more tomorrow than we did yesterday. People need solutions they can trust when it matters most. At the company, you are building those solutions every day.
• You have support at the company. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family, your physical health, and your mental health with a competitive benefits package.
• In addition to an attractive compensation package, the company offers 30 days of annual leave and overtime compensation.
• You can look forward to a secure, permanent employment contract with continuous opportunities for internal career development, including within an international environment.
• Through access to internal and external training programs, coaching, and certifications, you will have ongoing opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• We recognize and reward innovation and outstanding performance.
• You will work in a highly international and collaborative environment, partnering with industry experts on equal footing.
• You will have the opportunity to get involved in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
• At the company, you will have the chance to actively shape the future of mobility by working closely with nearly all major global OEMs and leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as e-mobility and autonomous driving.
• Meet the Next-Generation the company
• At the company, we deliver innovative solutions that people trust when it matters most.
• Progress is never static. It is about reaching further, exploring new possibilities, and enabling mobility. The company empowers customers to create solutions people rely on—advancing safety and autonomy in Automotive and Commercial Vehicles, enabling mission-critical performance in Aerospace & Defense, and powering intelligent systems across Energy, Enterprise, and Telecommunications. We also drive precision and efficiency in Industrials & Robotics and support life-critical innovation in Medical technologies.
• Guided by our winning culture and values to Think & Act Like Owners, as One Team, and Play to Win, we turn commitment into results and achieve more together.
• Join Us to Deliver Innovative Solutions That People Trust!
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