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

Next Steps

• Click Apply
• We will review your application
• If qualified, you’ll be accepted into the Hashlist network and considered for this and other relevant projects