Technical Project Manager (f/m/d)

About the Team

This position is part of ZF’s ADAS & HPC business, which is entering an exciting new phase of growth and transformation within the advanced automotive technology space. The business unit is planned for divestiture, creating a unique opportunity to help shape the future of next-generation driver assistance and high-performance computing technologies.

We are looking for a Technical Project Manager (f/m/d) to lead the development of automotive Electronic Control Units (ECUs), with a focus on Connectivity Units and High-Performance Vehicle Computers. The role involves the technical leadership of complex, networked electronic systems that enable in-vehicle connectivity, data processing, and communication. The Technical Project Manager coordinates multidisciplinary development teams and ensures the successful delivery of these ECUs across the entire development lifecycle.

What you can look forward to a Technical Project Manager (f/m/d):

• Technical leadership of Electronic Connectivity Unit projects throughout customer RfQ’s and the following full development lifecycle.
• Coordination and alignment of cross-functional disciplines, including:
  • Systems Engineering
  • Software Development
  • Hardware Development
  • Cyber-Security
  • Quality Management.
• Definition, structuring, and assignment of work packages across all involved disciplines.
• Planning, tracking, and controlling technical activities, milestones, and deliverables.
• Ensuring compliance with automotive standards, internal processes, and quality requirements.
• Acting as the main technical interface to internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Managing technical risks, dependencies, and change requests.
• Supporting issue resolution and decision-making at system and component level.

Your profile as a Technical Project Manager (f/m/d):

• Degree in Information Technology/Software, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• Fluent German and English (spoken and written).
• At least two years’ professional experience as a Technical Project Manager or Technical Lead in automotive electronics.
• At least 5 years of work experience in automotive industry or related.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Strong knowledge of electronic connectivity units, embedded systems, or vehicle network technologies.
• Knowledge of automotive quality standards (e.g. ASPICE, ISO 26262, IATF 16949).
• Experience working with OEMs and Tier-2 suppliers.
• Experience coordinating system, software, hardware, and quality teams
• Solid understanding of automotive development processes (e.g. V-model)
• Experience with connectivity technologies (e.g. wireless communication high speed data interfaces).
• Ability to define and manage work packages and technical interfaces.
• Willingness to travel.

Why should you choose ZF in Częstochowa or Łódź?

• Challenging projects in a dynamic automotive environment
• Responsibility and technical ownership of innovative vehicle connectivity solutions
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary and international teams
• Opportunities for professional and personal development
• Stable employment and attractive work conditions.
• Benefit package – private healthcare, life insurance, My Benefit system etc.
• Hybrid working model.