Senior Software Project Manager – Embedded Software (Electrification)

About SEG Automotive

For more than a century, we have been shaping progress in our product sector as a technology leader – whether it's starter motors, generators, start/stop systems or mild hybridization. Innovation, development expertise and the highest quality standards make us a reliable partner for automotive manufacturers – at 14 locations worldwide. Our products are not only efficient and durable, but also provide high functional flexibility and the right answers for global product platforms and more stringent CO2 requirements.

SEG Automotive combines the strength of a global player with the short decision-making paths and culture of a medium-sized company. We offer you a fulfilling, challenging, and future-proof job: With us, you can make a contribution to society while also enjoying a wide range of opportunities for personal and international development.

Become part of our intercultural team of over 6,500 employees in 14 countries. This is how you make an impact – on the automotive industry and your own career.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Software Project Manager to take end-to-end responsibility for embedded software development within our Electrification business unit. In this key role, you will lead cross-functional software teams, steer complex development projects, and ensure high-quality, on-time delivery of software solutions for electrified powertrain systems. You will act as the central interface between internal functions, customers, and external partners, aligning technical solutions with project and business objectives in a dynamic automotive environment.

Your future with us:

• Lead and coordinate all software development activities across the complete project lifecycle
• Define, implement, and track software project plans, milestones, and deliverables
• Ensure compliance with automotive standards (e.g. ASPICE, ISO 26262) and customer-specific requirements
• Act as the primary point of contact for software-related topics towards internal teams, customers, and suppliers
• Track project progress, proactively manage risks, and initiate corrective actions when necessary
• Support effort estimation, resource planning, and transparent reporting to management
• Actively support the continuous improvement and reshaping of our software development processes
• Foster a collaborative, structured, and agile software development environment

What you bring

You are a strong communicator and leader with a solid technical background. Ideally, you have:

• A degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable field
• Several years of experience in software development and software project management
• A strong understanding of automotive software development processes and standards
• Proven experience leading and coordinating cross-functional teams
• Hands-on familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git) and CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Fluency in English; German is a plus

What can SEG offer you

Innovation, creative freedom and responsibility can be lived with us. This is supported by attractive additional benefits, such as:

• Flexible working hours with flexitime
• 30 vacation days
• Promotion of private further education
• Ergonomic workplaces, subsidized food in the canteen, free parking garage
• Sustainable, environmentally conscious location
• Attractive salary package in an area of the metal and electrical industry

Contact

SEG Automotive Germany GmbH | Lotterbergstraße 30 | 70499 Stuttgart | Germany | www.seg-automotive.com

Mr. Helge Burgbacher Contact Human Resources

helge.burgbacher@seg-automotive.com