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Forseven is rethinking what it is to be a car company through powerful technologies and engineering excellence. A new take on an established industry, we've got a growing team that is knowledgeable, experienced and deeply passionate about this endeavour.
We're seeking a Lead Software and Releases Management Engineer to join our rapidly growing team. Reporting to our EE Project Lead.
This pivotal role will operate in a hybrid capacity from our offices near Leamington Spa. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most visionary minds in the automotive field.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to become part of a scale-up, where your contributions will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our forward-thinking company. With its rapid growth trajectory and dynamic nature, Forseven offers you an exceptional platform to help drive strategy as we expand into new horizons.
What you'll do
- Lead a team of Software and Releases Management engineers, holding overall responsibility for the creation, maintenance and delivery of Software Functions Implementation Plans for concurrent projects.
- Provide strategic leadership for planning and delivering Feature Maturity Roadmaps through vehicle build gateways and software integration points.
- Work closely with key technology partners, driving the development of processes and tools for managing Software BOMs and software releases, ensuring integration with engineering and manufacturing workflows.
- Responsible for generating comprehensive reports and quality metrics for project stakeholders, and quality and change management board, ensuring a common perception of software quality.
- Oversee the management of software issues databases, engaging with relevant stakeholders to ensure issues are prioritized correctly and timely resolved.
- Represent the Vehicle Functions and Software Releases Management team at the highest levels of the organization, providing leadership and technical direction in meetings and decision-making forums.
- Proactively identify and implement process improvements in software management, ensuring continuous optimization and project efficiency.
Who you are
- Program Management experience and proven track record of delivery of complex experience defined systems and software in the automotive industry.
- Wide range understanding of electrical architectures and systems, functions design and integration methodologies. Experience with EV systems and zonal architectures would be advantageous.
- Experience planning features implementations in multi-party project environments, with experience in using issues management tools, and managing risk mitigation.
- Understanding of systems and component delivery within an APQP, Six Sigma or similar framework (FMEA, quality planning, PPAP, etc.).
- Articulate, self-motivated individual who can lead teams effectively and work well under pressure. Communicates effectively and fosters good working relationships at all levels of the organisation.
About Us
Forseven is building something new. By thinking differently. To create a new car company for the world. Guided by expert leadership and powered by brilliant minds from the luxury, automotive and technology worlds, we're committed to continuous improvement and the highest standards of quality.
We promote a culture of excellence, integrity, and sustainable growth.
Together we are establishing a new legacy.
Join us.
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by Optamor Limited. Optamor is a specialist Recruitment Process Outsourcing provider. We provide a flexible full recruitment solution which takes care of all recruitment requirements from planning to on-boarding. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
