Senior Software Project Manager

Job Description

About the Team

We are looking for a new colleague to join our Software team in Monterrey. The Chassis Solutions Division develops application-specific solutions for automotive steering, braking, suspension, and chassis systems. As part of our continued growth in Monterrey, you will join a fast-moving, cross-functional environment supporting global automotive software projects.

What you can look forward to as Senior Software Project Manager:

• Serve as the key point of contact for the software project, coordinating project activities across internal teams and stakeholders.
• Manage software projects according to ZF internal processes and ensure accountability for project deliverables.
• Define software content and project timing based on change requests, incident reports, and customer requirements.
• Support work breakdown structures, effort estimations, and resource allocation planning.
• Monitor project status, deliverables, and risks to ensure alignment with project and customer milestones.
• Lead projects through quality tollgates and support defect monitoring, 8D activities, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate effectively within a matrix organization, including customer interfaces and collaboration with global teams.
• Support cross-functional team leadership throughout the software development lifecycle.

Your Profile as Senior Software Project Manager:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
• At least 10 years of automotive product experience in braking, steering, airbags, ADAS, powertrain, or related automotive systems.
• Strong system-level understanding of automotive control systems.
• Professional communication skills, combined with the motivation to learn and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in project management within matrix organizations, customer interaction, team leadership, and collaboration with global teams is preferred.
• Experience with embedded software development and Agile development methodologies is preferred.
• Knowledge of Automotive SPICE (ASPICE), ISO 26262, and automotive cybersecurity is preferred.
• Knowledge of vehicle dynamics is considered an advantage.

Why you should choose ZF in Monterrey?

• Competitive wages and benefits.
• Medical Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.

Join a fast-moving, fast-learning, cross-functional agile development team and apply now!