Powertrain Software Project Lead

The Volkswagen Group is one of the first and most successful international car manufacturers in China’s automobile industry and we have made individual mobility possible together with Chinese Partners. For over 40 years, the Volkswagen Group and its brands have always been pioneers of mobility in China.

Volkswagen Group China’s business scope includes the production, sales and services of vehicles and parts, such as engines and transmissions. The Group is represented by a diverse array of brands across all segments, including Volkswagen, Audi, ŠKODA, JETTA, Porsche, Bentley, Lamborghini, Ducati, MAN and SCANIA.

As the automotive industry rapidly shifts towards the era of Intelligent Connected Vehicles (ICV) and autonomous driving, the Group is following a strong strategic plan to maintain its leading position in this attractive growth market. Therefore, Volkswagen Group is consistently powering forward its “Target picture 2030” and the consistent “In China for China” approach.

To date, about 50 million customers in China are driving cars from the Group brands – a customer base that is unparalleled by any other domestic or international automaker in the country. 

Powertrain Software Project Lead

Your Responsibilities:
• You will perform powertrain software project management incl. scope analysis, software planning, time schedules, stakeholder communication, resource and risk evaluation
• You will perform regular reporting, harmonization and synchronization within Volkswagen Group China and act as our interface to the headquarter as well as China joint ventures
• You will track the software and project status, identify critical issues and escalate within VW Group
• You will develop software timelines based on the project situation, derive necessary next steps and communicate to stakeholders
• You will work in international project teams to support powertrain software development

Required Qualification:
• Education: Bachelor degree or above
• Work Experience with vehicle control units and software development
• Project Experience with HEV & PHEV projects is beneficial
• High degree of problem solving ability and independence
• Familiar with project management tools and proficient with office SW
• Strong process orientation and organizational skills required
• Ability to work in international team environment required
• Very good communication skills required
• Powertrain Calibration Know-How is beneficial
• Capabilities in programming are beneficial
• Language:
o English-speaking is required
o German-speaking is beneficial