Technical Program Manager

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

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