SQE Software Manager (m/f/d)

Stellenbeschreibung:

Overview

The SQE Software Manager (m/f/d) at HARMAN International is a subject‑matter expert in all topics regarding quality assurance for software at suppliers. The role trains, oversees and coaches colleagues inside and outside the SQE team on software‑specific topics to reach established quality goals while supporting procurement, engineering, programs and quality functions.

The manager ensures that only suppliers capable of meeting Harman and customer requirements become officially approved vendors. The role monitors the quality performance of software suppliers and drives improvements in alignment with category management.

Responsibilities

Own overall global responsibility for all software supplier qualification activities.
Help develop, drive and own the global software‑supplier‑specific quality strategy that aligns with business objectives and supports quality, growth and profitability.
Build and own appropriate supplier relationships with software suppliers.
Plan activities to determine suppliers’ process capabilities, e.g. through software quality workshops or assessments aligned with business priorities.
Organise and execute supplier assessments (onsite/offsite) using Automotive SPICE as yardstick to analyse gaps in development processes, process artefacts and work products.
Qualify and re‑qualify software suppliers to ensure Harman only does business with capable suppliers.
Determine software‑specific requirements for quality assurance activities at software suppliers.
Interface with other departments (PM, engineering, procurement) to discuss requirements for software suppliers.
Monitor supplier quality performance and drive improvement activities when needed.
Lead, contribute and track software supplier development activities.
Manage effective supplier negotiations and event‑driven quality improvement activities to meet quality targets.
Escalate issues adequately and effectively.
Work with category management, business units and engineering on new supplier qualification initiatives to ensure on‑time, on‑cost and on‑quality software deliveries.
Support category management in supply base optimisation.
Enhance all processes, tools, systems and other assets used in SQE and engineering to make the work most efficient, reliable and compliant with applicable standards, e.g. IATF 16949, SPICE, etc.
Set priorities and balance available resources based on criticality of the issue, component, technology, supplier, program and other factors.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science or equivalent technical education.
6‑8 years of experience in embedded software design or development.
Automotive SPICE competent assessor (VDA certified) with at least 300 h of assessment experience and 3‑5 years of experience in process improvement (HIS‑Scope Level 3 and / or CMMI‑DEV).
Very good knowledge of further industry standards like CMMI, ISO 9001, TL 9000, ISO/IEC 15504, Test SPICE.
Ability to map identified weaknesses to inherent process issues and definition of remedies.
Skills for effectively managing software SQE function with globally distributed counterparts partnering with geographically distributed multiple engineering teams working on multiple programs to ensure high quality based on software delivery experiences.
Knowledge about Supplier Quality methodologies and tools.
Strong experience in quality problem solving.
Proven ability to lead and achieve on‑quality, on‑cost and on‑time commitments.
Strong negotiation and relationship‑building skills.
Success in collaborating with key work partners and ability to maintain relationships at the working level.
An effective team player committed to organisational goals, fostering collaboration among team members.
Ability in communication across cultures.
English (business fluent).

Nice to Have

SAP, MSOffice Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, etc.).

What Makes You Eligible

Be willing to travel up to 25%, domestic and international travel.
Be willing to work in an office, manufacturing facility, client‑site or this role is eligible to work remotely full‑time with occasional trips into the X office location required (this could be on 24‑hour notice).

What We Offer

Flexible work environment, allowing for full‑time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location.
Access to employee discounts on world‑class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.).
Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.
Competitive wellness benefits.
Tuition reimbursement.
Access to HARMAN Campus fitness centre and cafeteria.
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.