TPP Application Engineer – Program Manager

Role Overview

• Represent the Tech Platform in Vehicle Program forums, and represent the interests of Vehicle Programs in platform efforts
• Championing complexity control within program content and cross carlines
• Support delivery of vehicle programs, OTA updates, and quality actions
• Driving architecture and strategy changes through the cross-functional teams and throughout the lifecycle of the Programs
• Managing communication of all changes, cost, investment, and adherence to feature/hardware bundle requirements through standard scorecards.
• Partnering with Vehicle Programs to ensure balanced enterprise solutions with focus on Platform approach. Strong relationships and Over-communication at all levels is key to success.
• Driving a quality focus into Platform disciplines including leading metrics.
• Driving cost opportunities at a Platform level through the Vehicle Program life cycle (TVM).
• Driving the execution of technology migration plans and productivity-related initiatives.
• Managing Platform timelines, risk mitigation plans and cost/investment to ensure on-time and on-target delivery.
• Execute assigned tasks related to vehicle program deliverables, including tracking and updating program-related progress and evidence in tools like Integrator or Jira.
• Support the creation, documentation, and maintenance of program-specific system requirements, Bills of Features, and technical documentation (e.g., Tech Unit PDL).
• Assist in identifying potential risks to system delivery and support the development and documentation of Delivery Recovery Plans (DRPs).
• Escorting changes through the required Decision Forums (DFs): Architecture Change Control, Unified Backlog, Platform Change Control, Vehicle Program Change Control, etc. Helping enterprise make faster decisions and reduce repeat DFs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in product development, systems engineering, or electrical/software integration, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Basic understanding of vehicle electrical architectures, software integration principles, and overall system design.
• Proficiency in identifying and escalating technical issues and risks within complex systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Familiarity with common engineering tools and software (e.g., Jira, Integrator, or similar project management/issue tracking systems).
• Ability to collaborate and connect cross-functionally
• Tenacity and a willingness to work in evolving states of ambiguity.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.