Change Manager – Automotive Systems Engineering

Job Title - Change Manager – Automotive Systems Engineering

Job Location - Ingolstadt, Bavaria, Germany

Experience - 8+ years

Job Description -

Lead and manage
change requests
across the product development lifecycle.

Evaluate the impact of changes on system requirements, architecture, and timelines.

Ensure traceability and documentation of all changes in compliance with ASPICE standards.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

Interface with
OEMs (VW, MB, BMW, Stellantis)
, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to align on requirements, priorities, and delivery expectations.

Act as the central point of contact for change-related discussions and decisions.

Agile Project Leadership:

Co-lead
Agile ceremonies
(Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, Retrospectives) alongside the Scrum Master.

Ensure sprint goals are clearly defined, tracked, and achieved.

Facilitate backlog grooming and sprint planning in response to change requests.

System Engineering & ASPICE Compliance:

Ensure all change-related activities comply with
ASPICE SYS.1, SYS.2, and SYS.3
processes.

Support the derivation and validation of system requirements impacted by changes.

Team Leadership:

Lead and coordinate a
project team of 10+ engineers
, ensuring effective communication and task ownership.

Promote a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

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 project/change management.

Technical Skills:

Strong understanding of
ASPICE
system-level processes.

Experience working with
German OEMs
(VW, MB, BMW, Stellantis).

Familiarity with
Agile methodologies
and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).

Leadership:
Proven experience in managing
project teams of 10+
members