We are CARIAD, the automotive software company of the Volkswagen Group. Our teams build automotive software platforms and digital customer functions for iconic brands like Audi, Volkswagen, and Porsche – supporting the Volkswagen Group in becoming the leading automotive technology company. With CARIDIANS in Germany, the USA, China, Estonia, and India, we are transforming automotive mobility for everyone.
Join us and be part of this exciting journey!
YOUR TEAM
Within the Tech Center “IIX – Interior, Infotainment & Digital Experience” you will be part of creating one future cross-brand, standardized infotainment and digital experience platform of the Volkswagen Group. Having you in our team, you will unfold expertise in customer-centric software development for infotainment in the car, mobile and beyond.
As Principal Delivery Management 1.2 (m/f/d), you are part of a group of passionate and determined people who continuously strive for pushing the boundaries and who all share the same vision: To provide the best possible customer experience across the entire mobility journey by offering extended infotainment systems and functionalities combined with services for connected cars within a data-driven automotive ecosystem, no matter what brand or product they choose.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
* Plan, coordinate, and control development teams at the IIX level to ensure timely delivery within time, quality, and budget across all release clusters of the End-to-End Architecture 1.2
* Oversee technical scheduling, maturity planning, and release management, ensuring on-time implementation and approval of sub-systems
* Resolve conflicting goals regarding content, technology, and timelines within sub-systems, ensuring smooth execution
* Track and manage the maturity levels of ECU integration, function ramp-up, cross-sectional technologies, and requirements implementation
* Identify, prioritize, and mitigate technical risks and errors at the solution/sub-system level, escalating critical issues to Solution Leads within IIX or to relevant CARIAD Tech Center Leads as needed
* Ensure adherence to project framework conditions for sub-system development, including allocated resources and supplier capacities
* Confirm and prioritize Delivery Unit portfolio content to align with project goals and technical feasibility
* Track the release readiness of products for specific compound or cluster releases and ensure the execution of all release artifacts within the IIX scope
WHO YOU ARE
* University degree in computer science, Computer Engineering or a related discipline
* Proven (senior) leadership experience delivering complex Infotainment software and hardware solutions, ideally within a multi-brand context
* In-depth understanding of the automotive infotainment landscape; knowledge of the Volkswagen Group infotainment solution a plus
* Broad range of knowledge and skills in one or more of following fields: Android OS and Applications, Linux, Embedded systems, vehicle networking and AI
* Strong analytical and communication skills as well as organizational skills
* Demonstrated experience leading cross functional teams to quickly solve complex issues
* Experience in agile development (SAFe is a plus)
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English
NICE TO KNOW
* Remote work options
* Temporary work from abroad in selected countries
* Flextime / optional working hours
* Company pension plan
* Annual professional development
* Sabbatical option up to 6 months
* 30 days paid + 10 days unpaid leave
* Possibility for VW Group car leasing
* If you have further questions about the candidate journey at CARIAD, please contact us: careers@cariad.technology
At CARIAD, we embrace individuality and diversity because we believe our differences make us stronger. We actively seek to build teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. If you need assistance with your application due to a disability, please reach out to us at careers@cariad.technology – we are happy to support you.