Technical Program Assistant Jobs in Taylor, MI (NOW HIRING)

• Define breakdown structure of product features into modules, for assignment to product engineering teams for development etc.
• Define project goals, facilitate strategic and technical discussions for ADAS algorithm development, and assist development teams in task prioritization.
• Develop product workplan by estimating time and resources required, along with determining inter-dependency among modules and aligning with overall product roadmap and customer milestones
• Refine or update technical product roadmap during the product development phase, based on changes to available resources.
• Assigning modules of technical product roadmap to team, optimally leveraging available engineering resources.
• Work with VP, System, Product and Vehicle Architecture team and Product Managers to ensure all product engineering work is consistent with GP architecture guidelines
• Recording proper documentation of SOWs and change requests.
• Support evaluation of product design feasibility, development cost, maintenance, requirements, manufacturability, and performance
• Manage/develop automotive advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) projects implement ADAS product technologies.
• Monitoring the project milestones by creating and maintain JIRA dashboards to track progress, feature readiness and timely closure of issue tickets along with other key engineering milestones.
• Establish and execute meeting structures on various development topics including cadence, agenda and tracking/closure of open action items.
• Communicate impact of critical scope changes to stakeholders with regard to deliverables, timing, and quality.
• Proactively identifying cross-team dependencies and thereby incorporate them into the program planning process.
• Monitor Sprint metrics (e.g., Sprint velocity, defect rate etc.) to ensure high quality engineering output delivered to end customer
• Develop reports/updates to communicate the progression on ongoing issues, risks etc. to senior managers, product managers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Representing as key POC; in publishing/presenting data both internally and externally for feature/function performance relative to key performance indicators.
• Collaborate with multiple teams, including software architects, software engineers, system engineers, developers, and product teams for timely completion of assigned deliverables.
• Overseeing the product deployment process and assist in the integration process, if necessary.
• Own and ensure high-quality, at-cost, and on-time delivery of the assigned product
• Identify root cause of issues, failure modes, develop corrective action plans, and lead team for execution of effective resolutions.
• Provide technical insights and assess feasibility for new ADAS feature requests, ensuring clear requirements, architectural alignment, and development readiness.
• Formalizing the communication plans, cadence and defining agendas for meetings/reviews. Tracking closure of open action items across the teams.
• Design and develop technical product roadmap to ensure delivery to product roadmap
• Collaborate with Product Manager to refine product roadmap.
• Provide inputs on technical feasibility, resource requirement, timeline, etc.
• Support engineering resource staffing onto product engineering team by coordinating among Lead, Technical Program Managers, and with competency managers.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in program management, engineering, or related field.
• Proven track record of managing complex technical programs and projects.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Agile development methodologies and version control systems.
• Familiarity with industry-specific regulations and standards (e.g., automotive, aerospace).
• Certification in program management (e.g., PMP, Agile Certified Practitioner).

WHY JOIN US?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.

• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.

• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV:

• Private health care effective day 1 of employment

• Life and accident insurance

• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation and Parental leave)

• Relocation assistance may be available

• Learning and development opportunities

• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers

• Recognition for innovation and excellence

• Opportunities to give back to the community

• Tuition Reimbursement

APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET'S CHANGE TOMORROW!

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