Description

• Build and maintain integrated execution plans for Android Automotive OS framework, middleware, system apps, projection stack, validation, and certification deliverables. 
• Coordinate dependencies across Android framework services, vehicle HAL/VHAL interfaces, projection, app lifecycle, UX, and HMI integration teams. 
• Lead CarPlay and Android Auto certification readiness, including test planning, requirement traceability, issue triage, exception management, partner communications, and submission package coordination. 
• Drive alignment between Ford engineering teams, validation teams, suppliers, and certification stakeholders to resolve compliance gaps and platform integration issues. 
• Lead triage and recovery plans for defects impacting AAOS stability, app behaviour, projection connectivity, Bluetooth, media routing, certification test pass rate, or customer-facing infotainment experience. 
• Provide clear status, risk, dependency, and escalation reporting for technical and executive audiences, translating complex software and certification issues into actionable program plans. 
• Drive concurrent execution across framework, apps, projection, certification, and release readiness workstreams while helping engineering teams prioritize critical path deliverables. 
• Improve software delivery practices, certification tracking, documentation, dashboards, and cross-functional operating rhythms for the infotainment software organization. 

Basic Qualifications 

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. 
• 10+ years of experience in software program, product, release, or technical program management. 
• 5+ years of experience working with Android, embedded Linux, infotainment, mobile projection, connected-device, or automotive software programs. 

 Preferred Qualifications 

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. 
• Experience with Android Automotive OS, Android framework services, system applications, AOSP development, HAL/VHAL integration, or platform middleware. 
• Experience delivering Apple CarPlay and/or Android Auto programs, including certification planning, test execution, bug triage, exception handling, and reviewer communications. 
• Strong understanding of infotainment domains such as Android Framework, media, audio routing, projection, app lifecycle, HMI/UX integration, and vehicle signal interfaces. 
• Experienced in using Jira, Jama, Confluence, test management systems, and release dashboards to manage cross-functional software execution. 
• Experience negotiating technical scope, schedules, and tradeoffs with software suppliers, platform partners, validation teams, and certification stakeholders. 
• Experience in automotive infotainment, embedded software, consumer electronics, mobile device ecosystems, or software-defined vehicle platforms. 
• PMP, Scrum Master, Agile, or equivalent program delivery certification is a plus

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree