Validation Technical Project Manager

Job Description:

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About the role

We are looking for an experienced Test Manager to lead the validation efforts in one of our exciting automotive project we are developing with one of our Tier-1 supplier customer. Tier-1 supplier develops the front camera alongside radar and ultrasonics sensors. They are looking for 1 Technical Project Managers to lead the validation effort done in Prague.

PM shall be responsible over 6-7 Technical Lead engineers that lead 6-7 Validation teams.

D aily challenges

- Leads and coordinates system testing activities (System Test (Verification & Validation), System Integration Test).
- Responsible for the System Integration, Verifi cation, and Validation test strategy to ensure optimal coverage and testing of system-level features.
- Responsible for scheduling testing activities for System Test levels.
- Ensures the maturity of deliverables in relation to project milestones and the efficiency of the System Validation Sub-Project.
- Assumes ownership of the System Validation Sub-Project goals and drives efforts to achieve expected Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) regarding Quality, Cost, and Time (QCT).
- Manages System Validation sub-project risks through the System Level Issue Resolution (SLIR) process, coordinated by the System Project Manager (PM).
- Reports directly to the System Project Manager.
- Drives and delivers the overall System Integration, Verifi cation, and Validation Strategy, Plan, and Cost Estimations for the Project, ensuring approval by the System PM and System Technical Project Manager (TPM).
- Manages the System Validation sub-project teams and activities to execute the aforementioned strategy and deliver relevant Verifi cation & Validation (V&V) reports punctually for each System Delivery. These activities encompass System Integration Testing, System Verification and Validation, associated System Validation Services, and System Validation Test Tool environment development, considering test execution in Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), and Vehicle environments as per the approved project test strategy.
- Manages the System Test Leads.
- Manages the System Integration Test Lead.
- Coordinates the Project Test Tool development team for the acquisition, development, and delivery of validated test environment solutions that are sufficient for the application of the approved test strategy and test plan for related test levels, ensuring Functional Safety compliance.
- Manages the System Validation services coordinator.
- Manages the System Validation project budget and approves purchases for the system validation team.
- Monitors and controls the progress of System Validation activities according to the overall system validation schedule, ensuring all System Validation activities are completed according to customer-expected timelines and proactively highlighting any potential delays.
- Responsible for the overall system validation schedule, aligned with the Project schedule and Customer's milestones.
- Delivers and maintains the System Validation Project Report (SVPR) document and System Baseline Audit Document.
- Delivers expected deliverables on time for Customer's Project milestones within the area of responsibility.

e X perience and skills required

- 3+ years of Management experience in automotive projects
- 6+ years in Automotive related projects
- Strong knowledge in System Validation and Vehicle validation related activities
- Leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members
- Solid understanding of the validation lifecycle activities
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem solving mindset
- Good time management
- Experience working in an agile environment and good understanding of agile mindset
- Past experience in System Validation projects
- good experience over AD related features
- Test management experience ( planning of test campaigns, effort estimation, test bench build up)
- 3+ experience in test management , with a strong understanding of testing principles and methodologies, HW/SW , benches build up, HIL/SIL/VIL setup and way of working
- English: B2 Upper Intermediate

C ompany benefits

At DXC Technology, we don’t just offer jobs - we build careers. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join us:

- Life Insurance: All permanent employees up to 70 years old with specified working hours 20h/week or more are eligible to be covered by Life Insurance provided by the Life Insurance Company Metlife pojistovna a.s. Policy: Life Insurance policy.
- Retirement supplemental insurance: Company contributes to the employee‘s retirement supplemental insurance 2x the contribution of the employee up to 3% of the gross base monthly salary (or OTE). All employees with seniority over 12 months are eligible. Policy: Retirement Supplementary Insurance Contribution policy
- Meal Allowance: The employer provides all its employees with a meal allowance (cash) in the value of 70 CZK/shift (work more than 3 hours per shift). It will be provided via payroll together with the salary. Policy: Meal Allowance policy.
- Flexible benefit – cafeteria: The individual budget entitlement is 21,500 CZK per fiscal year for each employee with weekly working hours 20h/week and more. It will be uploaded annually on 1st April. Ratio 1:1 for all benefits, the validity of the points is 12 months. There is a possibility to transfer points to Saving Account with an additional 24 months of validity of the points. Vendor Benefit Plus. Policy: Flexible Benefits – Cafeteria.
- 5 weeks of vacation: Company provides 1 week of vacation entitlement above the legal requirements. Policy: Vacation policy.
- Sick Days: A sick day is provided by the employer for the case of an acute illness of an employee lasting for a short time or personal emergency. Every employee is entitled to a max. of 3 working days as “sick days” during a calendar year. Policy: Remuneration policy.
- Employee Assistance Program: All employees of DXC and their family members may use the services of company Magellan in the areas of professional coaching and consultations for business or personal issues.
- Flexible Working Hours: The company enables flexible working hours and the employee is allowed to set the start and the end of working hours by himself/herself, subject to an agreement with the manager and according to the habits of the department. The employee is obliged to work between 9.30 a.m. and 3,30 p.m. and fulfill contractual working hours in the calendar month.
- Multisport Card: Available for all employees. Payment for the card 1050 CZK monthly is deducted from the salary.

If you feel comfortable with the above-mentioned requirements, please send us your CV in English.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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