Release Manager – Automotive Systems

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Release Manager – Automotive Systems

Language Requirement: German (C1 or above) and English – Mandatory

Work Authorization: Open to any citizen with valid EU work authorization

Mode: Hybrid- 3 days office

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and organized Release Manager to lead the integration and delivery of complex automotive systems. This role involves coordinating across multiple engineering domains to ensure seamless release planning, execution, and quality assurance. The ideal candidate will have strong experience working with leading OEMs, deep knowledge of ASPICE processes, and excellent bilingual communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Release Planning & Coordination: Define and manage release schedules, ensuring alignment with project milestones and customer expectations.
Collaborate with hardware, software, systems engineering, validation, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery.
Monitor release readiness and manage dependencies across cross‑functional teams.
Stakeholder Engagement: Interface with OEMs (VW, MB, BMW, Stellantis), suppliers, and internal stakeholders to communicate release plans, risks, and mitigation strategies.
Ensure transparency and traceability of release activities and decisions.
Co‑lead Agile ceremonies with the Scrum Master; ensure sprint goals are aligned with release objectives and support backlog prioritization and sprint planning.
ASPICE Compliance & System Engineering: Ensure release processes comply with ASPICE SYS.1, SYS.2, and SYS.3 standards while supporting system requirement traceability and validation throughout the cycle.
Team Management: Lead and coordinate a project team of 10+ engineers, fostering a collaborative, quality‑driven culture.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
Experience: Minimum 8+ years in automotive systems engineering or release management.
Technical Skills: Strong understanding of ASPICE system‑level processes; experience with German OEMs; familiarity with Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence; proven leadership of project teams of 10+ members.
Language: Fluent in German (C1 or above) and English – both mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with release management tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, IBM Rational).
Knowledge of Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and AUTOSAR.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.