"Vorsprung durch Technik" or, "Progress through Technology" is our company ethos and is the core belief that drives the development of every Audi vehicle. It inspires the innovative solutions, revolutionary engineering and progressive design that have become synonymous with the Audi name. And it reminds us to challenge ourselves, rewrite the rules from time to time and always fuel our pioneering spirit. The spirit that sets us apart on the racetrack and the open road. In our relentless pursuit to become the number one premium car brand in America, we need employees who share in this spirit of challenging the status quo in everything that we do.

Role Summary:

Main task of this role is the holistic project coordination with different stakeholders. These includes the US local sensor, ECU and functional development, as well as the interface to the developing departments in Germany. At last the responsibility of the approval recommendation is also situated in this role. The role itself is comparable to the department “product line” at Audi.

An additional focus of this role is the complete responsibility for building up a general project management (incl. project management process) for the US-hub.

This person will be responsible for supporting all the project management related activities at the US-HUB.

Role Responsibilities:

Project lead ADAS (80%)

• Identify Requirements of ADAS project
• Alignment between stakeholders (functional responsibility, sensor responsibility, external stakeholders (suppliers, development departments Germany, testing etc.)
• Defining approval scope
• Reporting of  project
• Generate approval recommendation
• Coordinate complete activities (from requirements level to car level incl. commissioning of contractors.
• Strategic development of ADAS projects at the US-Hub.
• Resource planning

 General Project management US-HUB (20%)

• Identify the required scope of a general project management for US-Hub.
• Align methods
• Rolling out a project management tool set for US-Hub.
• Strategic development of project management methods.

Years of Experience:

• 7+ years of work experience

Education – Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (mechanical, electrical, computer science or comparable)

Education – Desired:

• Master’s or PhD in in Engineering (mechanical, electrical, computer science or comparable)

Skills:

• Knowledge of Volkswagen Group/ AUDI AG internal product development processes and related IT-Systems
• Knowledge of Volkswagen Group/ AUDI AG internal IT processes, infrastructure and Service/ Support structure
• Wide and reliable network within AUDI AG and the Volkswagen Group
• Excellent planning and organization, project management and time management skills
• Project management (desirable in innovative technology environment and agile methods)
• Effective analytical and conceptual skills to derive adequate solutions for technical problems
• Ability to solve complex problems
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills
• Open minded and empathic work style
• Excellent team player
• Comfortable with ambiguity and tackling new problems

Specialized Skills – Required:

• Excellent knowledge of project- and development processes of Audi and VW group.
• Wide network across the development departments of VW group.
• Proven working experience as a senior project leader in ADAS >5 years
• Expertise in Sensor Technologies.
• Proven hands-on experience & responsibility  with development and approval of a Sensor and a ECU >5years
• Hands-on experience with application projects of ADAS.
• Excellent knowledge of technical and logical architecture on ADAS roadmap.
• Excellent knowledge of VW Group internal software like IDEX, AVx, System 42, DOORS, KPM etc.
• Strong English language and German language skills (written and spoken)

Specialized Skills – Desired:

• Knowledge of VW Group internal softwares like IDEX, AVx, System 42, ADTV,  DOORS etc

Work Flexibility:

• Flexibility to travel (domestic and international)
• Full time position

In the Silicon Valley, the salary range for this role will be $155,000 - $175,000, depending on education and years of relevant experience.

Salary is determined by geographical location and adjusted accordingly. Other benefits for this position include: 

Eligibility for annual performance bonus

Healthcare benefits

401(k), with company match

Defined contribution retirement program.

Tuition reimbursement

Company lease car program

Paid time off

Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws. 

Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

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