10791 – Sr. Technical Project Manager (HMA Channel) Purpose: We are seeking a Sr. Technical Project Manager to lead and coordinate product change management activities within the Connected Car Services and Mobility Platform ecosystem. This role is highly technical, requiring a deep understanding of modern automotive software systems, middleware integration, mobile applications, and cloud-based API architecture. The ideal candidate will act as the key liaison between business stakeholders, software engineers, architects, and third-party vendors , ensuring technically sound, timely, and efficient delivery of complex change requests and product enhancements. Essential Functions: Activities and responsibilities related to Connectivity Service Development and Operations include, but are not limited to:   Product Change Request (PCR) & Technical Execution Oversight + Own the end-to-end lifecycle of change requests, including technical assessment, scope definition, impact analysis, and solution feasibility. + Coordinate innovative initiatives with development teams to evaluate new technologies or solution architectures. + Collaborate with solution architects and developers to understand and validate technical feasibility of feature enhancements and system changes. + Maintain a robust change prioritization framework that balances technical complexity, platform impact, and business value across multiple stakeholders . Technical Program Management + Lead development of detailed, technically sound project execution plans, with emphasis on system integrations, interface compatibility, and deployment dependencies. + Support backend API review sessions, API testing coordination, and validation of interface agreements between mobile apps, middleware, and vehicle head units. + Actively participate in design and architecture discussions to ensure alignment with platform principles. + Coordinate development testing, UAT preparation, and cross-platform regression testing for each change deployment. Systems & Middleware Integration + Work with system analysts to validate business and technical requirements for connected vehicle features, mobile app behavior, and cloud service integrations. + Support documentation of technical workflows, data exchanges, and API specs for integration with third-party vendors and internal systems. + Assist QA and development teams with technical use cases, backend debugging, and resolution of middleware/mobile communication issues. Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Leadership + Facilitate requirements gathering and technical alignment workshops with internal and external stakeholders (including OEMs and Tier-1 vendors). + Translate complex technical updates into actionable communication for executive and non-technical stakeholders. + Manage vendor deliverables and ensure integration testing compliance before final acceptance. Operational Excellence + Monitor, report, and track PCR status using tools like JIRA, Confluence, and MS Project. + Support production deployment (planned and emergency) and post-release incident analysis with a strong focus on root cause and resolution. + Perform post-deployment data analysis and trend reporting on system performance and user impact. Basic Qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related technical discipline. + 10+ years of combined experience in software project management and technical systems implementation. + Strong familiarity with connected vehicle platforms, mobile applications, and cloud-based backend services. + Technical knowledge in: + API architecture and tools: Understanding of REST/GraphQL APIs, with hands-on experience using Postman, Swagger, and basic API management and testing tools.   + Mobile app development (Android/iOS): Familiar with the full development lifecycle, compliance for app store releases, and common frameworks like Kotlin, Swift, or React Native.   + Middleware and integrations: Experience with API interfaces using ESB and basic integration patterns for connecting systems and services.   + Databases: Knowledge of both SQL (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB) databases, including how to write queries and manage data.   + Cloud platforms: Basic experience working with cloud services like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for hosting, storage, and serverless functions. + Hands-on experience with development testing, system analysis, and platform monitoring. + Advanced proficiency in JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, or equivalent PM and documentation tools. + Proven experience managing cross-functional engineering teams (internal and vendor-based). + Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile/Scrum methodologies. + Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps frameworks. Nice to Have: + 3–5 years of experience in software development or architecture. + Prior experience in a consulting or Tier-1 automotive supplier company. + Experience authoring and validating API test scripts using Postman or similar tools.   Salary range: $103,170 to $158,873       Powered by JazzHR