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SOTA Project Manager
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Req. VR-120618
We are looking for a Project Manager with experience in automotive, aerospace/MoD, or similar complex manufacturing environments to be based in Gaydon, UK for a project that drives end‑to‑end delivery for OTA‑enabled onboard systems across structured vehicle programmes.
The Project Manager ensures scope, schedule, cost, and quality targets are met while enabling software-defined vehicle features to be delivered, updated, and validated via secure OTA mechanisms throughout the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate should have:
Experience working within structured programme environments (EMEA/JEA/MLA/SOTA)
Awareness of milestone gateways
Understanding of software release processes (and ideally some hardware exposure)
Strong stakeholder management skills
High standard of reporting, escalation, and intervention where needed
AGILE experience is a benefit, but awareness is sufficient
Knowledge of ISO 26262 processes, ASIL-based design, and ASPICE
The project manager of this project is expected to:
Use current best engineering practices
Apply latest available and proven technologies
Follow recognized international standards
Implement modern safety, cybersecurity, and quality processes
Must have
You have 5+ years' automotive experience in leading 20+ employee project teams
You have Software-Over-The-Air experience (SOTA) and combine knowledge of embedded systems, DevOps, Cybersecurity and cloud
You can orchestrate highly complex, cross-domain, safety-critical software delivery
You can plan, coordinate, and deliver secure, reliable OTA software update programs across:
vehicle ECUs
backend/cloud platforms
cybersecurity
homologation & compliance
production & aftersales
You lead by example, are proactive with a hands on mentality where your actions are needed
You are well organized and able to delegate efficiently
You own the things that are within your responsibility
You are a strong communicator in English and can convey results to your team & to customer
You are passionate about agile working methodologies and open for new technologies
Nice to have
Hardware experience
ISO 21434, threat modeling, OTA security
Languages
English: B2 Upper Intermediate
Seniority
Regular
Royal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Req. VR-120618
Delivery Project Management
Automotive Industry
06/02/2026
Req. VR-120618
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