Software Platform Pilot

The Software Platform Pilot owns and manages all aspects of software delivery for a given vehicle program (example DT BEV). The SPP will create and manage a software delivery plan such that all key vehicle, plant, quality, and engineering requirements are met on time and with the correct feature content according to the plan., Prior to the X0 Phase

• Create the software delivery plan and ensure alignment with all key stakeholders
• Understand all new features that must be delivered and build a feature rollout plan (FROP)
• Prioritize features into groups that can be released, validated and delivered as packages during the development process
• Ensure that a proper validation plan supports each software delivery phase

After The X0 Phase

• Coordinate the delivery of software according to the feature rollout plan to all consumers
• Ensure that validation is complete prior to delivery of software packages
• Track all open issues (defects, GIMS etc.) and drive them to closure
• Create and own the feature readiness glidepath
• Ensure that software of the correct maturity is supplied to all plant builds, including SOP
• Adjust planning as necessary, recommending feature deferrals when appropriate
• Drive Tier 1 suppliers and internal software development teams to maintain timing and delivery according to the plan

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in automotive product validation or design
• Experience with software specifications, development, and testing (full V-cycle)
• Proven ability to work effectively in a cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of EEDP
• Working knowledge of corporate engineering, quality, and manufacturing processes and the systems that drive them

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in related field
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in project management, program management or related fields