Position: Project Manager
Company: Luxoft
Experience required: 3y
Category: Project Manager
English level: fluent
Published: 2021-02-01T00:00:00+02:00

Project Description
Luxoft is looking for a talented Team Lead / Project Manager who is able to drive small to medium projects (~ 5 to 10 team members, 0.5 to 3 years duration) in the large engagement with the one of the largest OEM. Project scope is development of platform software (middleware) for automotive infotainment systems used in existing and next generation models (including pure electrical vehicles). Typical project lifecycle includes all activities from requirement analysis and architecture concept design, through the development of several samples (including quality-grade level of readiness) till the SOP and maintenance phases. Main focus should be on the proper project kick-off, all necessary processes facilitation, team forming and helping them to reach performing state, staffing for project extensions and team rotations. Main activities will also include customer communication, product backlog ownership (Product Owner proxy), execution tracking and reporting, communications with other project stakeholders. A successful candidate should have technical background enough to understand main technical concepts and be able to articulate / justify them with the customer and the team. Project technology stack is based on MISRA C/C++ 11, AUTOSAR Adaptive, Embedded Linux, Microservices architecture with RESTful services.

Responsibilities
We are looking for a highly skilled individual who acts as a manager for the project working with our teams located in Russia, Ukraine and Germany. The individual will report to Program Manager within Luxoft and will play a key role in implementing envisioned changes locally and helping to mature the offshore setup:
Manage all aspects of a SW development project, which include project planning, execution (based on Agile processes and frameworks), quality and cost control, early identification of potential issues / risks, development of risk mitigation strategies
Manage team of 5+ engineers
Collaborate and align with the program manager and other stakeholders on project and customer side
Ensure requirements are analysed, assigned and delivered
Provide clients / stakeholders with transparent, accurate and regular information regarding the project status
Perform regular communications with the whole team and individual 1-1 to share the vision of the project and account, set short and long term goals, get feedback, support with individual development
Skills
Must have

Team Lead or Project Management experience (3+ years)
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree educated in IT related field
Experience with Agile projects and tools (JIRA, confluence, etc.)
No hands-on development assignments are envisioned; however candidate needs good understanding of technology stack and be up to date with recent technological developments
Previous experience in one of the following areas is mandatory: C/C++ development, Requirement Analysis, Software Architecture, Test management
Understanding of quality standards and required processes (such as ISO, CMMI, ASPICE)
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Initiative acting and dedicated commitment
Excellent organisational skills and keen perception
Excellent communication, documentation and interpersonal skills
Good presentation skills
Nice to have

Experience with embedded SW development
Automotive background
Knowledge of Automotive standards: ASPICE, ISO26262
German language
Languages
English: C1 Advanced