Technical Project Lead (w/m/d) - with experience in test management + B2 German

The role focuses on the coordination and execution of test, validation, and data-driven stability analysis for automotive software systems within complex vehicle platforms.

A strong emphasis lies on fleet-based data analysis, trace-based communication analysis, and long-term stability evaluation across large fleets of vehicles.

The position acts as a central interface between software development, validation, data analytics, and program management, enabling data-driven decisions and continuous software quality improvement across vehicle generations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and track software test and validation activities on system and vehicle level
• Analyze large-scale fleet vehicle data to identify stability issues, regressions, and system anomalies
• Evaluate data logger outputs and recorded vehicle data from test fleets and field vehicles
• Perform trace analyses for Ethernet-based in-vehicle communication to detect timing, performance, and communication issues
• Support stability analyses across large vehicle fleets using aggregated operational data
• Define, monitor, and report KPIs related to software quality, stability, and fleet performance
• Drive defect analysis, root cause investigations, and corrective actions based on real vehicle data
• Coordinate with development, validation, data analytics, and program management stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement of test, validation, and data analysis processes
• Lead small technical teams and coordinate internal and external partners

Skills

Must have

• Automotive software development and validation experience
• System- and vehicle-level test and validation processes
• Strong understanding of ECU-based vehicle architectures

Fleet Data & Data Analysis

• Analysis of large volumes of fleet vehicle data
• Experience working with vehicle data loggers and logging concepts
• Ability to derive stability and quality insights from operational vehicle data

Trace & Communication Analysis

• Experience in trace analysis for Ethernet-based vehicle communication
• Understanding of in-vehicle communication flows and timing behavior
• Experience analyzing communication issues using recorded trace data

Project & Process Skills

• Planning, tracking, and reporting of complex technical processes
• KPI definition, monitoring, and management reporting
• Structured defect management and root cause analysis
• Several years of experience in automotive software projects, preferably in validation, system testing, or data-driven roles
• Knowledge of vehicle bus systems and protocols (e.g. Ethernet, CAN, LIN)
• Understanding of connectivity, infotainment, or telematics systems
• Proven experience in technical project coordination or leadership
• Strong analytical background with focus on fleet vehicle data evaluation
• Hands-on experience with Ethernet trace analysis in automotive environments
• Experience with automated test execution or data-driven validation approaches
• Experience working with data logger technologies and large datasetsKnowledge of methods to perform long-term stability analyses across vehicle fleets
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Professional customer-facing communication and the ability to confidently represent technical topics and project status towards customers and external stakeholders
• Ability to work reliably under pressure and manage priorities in challenging and time-critical project phases
• Very good written and verbal communication skills in English and German

Nice to have skills

• Knowledge of Automotive SPICE processes
• Basic programming or scripting skills (e.g. Python, MATLAB)
• Experience with agile development frameworks (SCRUM, SAFe)

Industry & Domain Knowledge (Required)

• Experience working within Volkswagen Group and/or CARIAD environments, including
• OEM-level validation and release processes
• Large-scale fleet and field data evaluation