Project and Program Manager - Automotive

Job description

At Trustmotion, part of NXP since June of 2025, we’re accelerating the shift to safe, software-defined vehicles. With proven expertise from millions of cars on the road and cutting-edge technology, we empower OEMs to innovate faster and smarter.
 

Ready to drive the future with us? Keep reading!
 

We are looking for a  Project Manager to join the mission of accelerating the transformation of the automotive industry toward safe software-defined. 

As a technically savvy Project Manager, you will play a key role in supporting our customer-facing activities in Korea. With your strong software background and excellent organizational skills, in close collaboration with a renowned OEM and our internal expert teams, you will be well-equipped to manage strategically important projects.   

Your Tasks:

• Manage several customer projects in parallel, ensuring delivery within scope, time, and budget

• Serve as the main point of contact for project-related topics, ensuring professional and transparent communication with customers

• Translate customer requirements into internal actions and align closely with engineering teams on technical feasibility

• Oversee both technical and organizational aspects of project management: milestone planning, risk and claim handling

• Set up and maintain effective project steering and reporting structures across internal and external stakeholders

• Lead technical discussions with customers and internal experts, ensuring alignment throughout the project lifecycle

• Identify and resolve issues proactively, escalate when needed, and maintain clear, up-to-date documentation and reporting

• Leverage your hands-on engineering experience to support technical understanding and project alignment where needed

• Support engineering teams with coordination or mentoring based on previous team leadership experience

Your Profile:

• At least 10 years of overall experience in the automotive software domain

• Several years of experience managing software development projects in the automotive industry (Tier 1, Tier 2, or OEM)

• Hands-on engineering experience is required

• Previous experience as an engineering team lead is a strong advantage

• Interest and potential to grow into a Customer Center Leadership role is a plus

• Solid understanding of software development processes, embedded architectures, and integration workflows

• Familiarity with automotive standards such as ASPICE and ISO 26262

• Technical degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience interacting with technical level

• High level of customer orientation, with the ability to manage expectations and build long-term relationships

• Structured, proactive, and able to prioritize and stay composed in a dynamic environment

• Business fluency in both Korean and English

Our Offer:

• Exciting work environment – be part of future high-tech innovations and cutting-edge technologies.

• We are a team – flat hierarchies, open door policy, communication at eye level and hands-on mentality.

• Technical Expertise – work among fellow technical experts and minds that will inspire you

• Trust and responsibility – turn your ideas into reality from day one and have a real impact on megatrends shaping the future.

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