Global Software Engineering Manager

About Clarios and its Commitment to Lithium-Ion Technology

A dynamic and global market leader, Clarios is one of the largest suppliers of energy storage solutions and powers one in every three cars worldwide. From Low Voltage Lithium-ION to AGM, we have the broadest, most efficient and innovative energy storage portfolio to meet our customers' varied challenges in bringing new vehicles, from conventional to fully electric, to market. We consider every stage of a battery's life and take a whole lifecycle approach from materials selection to design through production. Sustainability and responsible battery management is at the heart of everything we do.

Since 2004, Clarios has been a pioneer in Lithium-ION technologies. Today, our capabilities are rapidly expanding as global demand for electrification accelerates with design, engineering, cell and system testing, and manufacturing strategically distributed around the world to be close to our customers.

Teamwork. Accountability. Play to Win. Challenge the status quo. These are words we live by. And, we need you on our team. Come join us!

About the Global Software Engineering Manager Role

As a global software engineering manager, you will develop and deploy software engineering personnel to customer application and core product engineering teams. In your role, you will consistently manage the application of a single global product development process. This requires project oversight and the ability to effectively manage methods and tools across all product teams. As a manager, you are responsible for continuous improvement activities and serve as an enthusiastic steward and advocate for agile development culture and innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering combined with more than 10 years of automotive product development experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering or Business Administration preferred.
• Scrum Master certification or a minimum of three years' experience in an agile environment.
• Direct experience with process development and improvement desirable

Key Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the Advanced Systems Engineering Director, define and implement a strategy that includes key success factors such as: first-time quality and outsourcing. Perform regular reassessments and course corrections
• Timely deployment of software engineering resources to battery management system and lithium-ion battery development project teams. These would include prototype and series projects (both internally and customer-driven)
• Lead definition, alignment, roll-out and execution of agile development methodologies across the advanced system engineering group.
• Allocate software engineering resources to provide support to continuous engineering activities, including production support, VAVE, full life cycle maintenance etc.

• Support the selection and engagement of all non-Clarios software engineering resources, whether individual, multi-person, T&M or work package-based
• Ensure proper management and oversight of all non-Clarios software engineering resources, including on-site support personnel (contractors / offshore coordinators) and offshore. Work in conjunction with the Engineering Quality team to devise and implement appropriate management processes, tools, and management KPIs

• Develop and train internal Technical Experts to ensure consistent application of proper software engineering discipline throughout the product development cycle
• Represent the global software engineering function in technical discussions with current and potential customers

Success at Clarios means being a team player:

• Collaborate with engineering leaders in defining agile processes for all engineering disciplines, and support documentation and roll-out of the defined processes. Drive consistent and proper application of global software engineering processes, methods, and tools across all product lines
• Work in conjunction with the Engineering Quality team to ensure proper quality of event for essential program reviews, including design reviews, code reviews, engineering sign-off events, quality audits and other assessments
• In conjunction and cooperation with Product and Customer leaders, create engineering resource forecasts and budgets and manage/balance staffing needs. Lead the candidate interview process for all new hires
• Provide an efficient, swift, and effective path for escalation/resolution (as needed) of software issues (technical, resource, timing, etc.)
• Assume a leadership role in implementing continuous improvement activities within the software engineering discipline, including applying BBP, LEAN engineering discipline, etc.
• Review preventative actions identified and implemented as part of the product 8D process and ensure the team implements systemic changes to avoid a repeat occurrence
• Develop software technology roadmaps in support of product and market forecasts. Link roadmaps to advanced development projects
• Develop and execute Annual Development Plans, Performance Reviews, and Succession Plans (as appropriate) for each team member

What you Get.

Growth and experience working inside the world's largest battery company with relationships with nearly every OEM and Aftermarket brand in the markets where we operate. Enjoy competitive compensation with performance incentives, full health benefits eligible on Day 1, career development and learning, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, Clarios wellness program, paid holidays, sick days, personal days and more. Additional benefits may be available in different regions and locations.

About the Candidate

You have a deep understanding of software engineering discipline, including five years of experience in the automotive sector. You are an effective leader and motivator and developer of high performing global teams, a problem solver who seeks input and perspectives of others to inform decision making.

Who we are

Clarios is a world leader in advanced energy storage solutions. We partner with our customers to meet increasing market demand for smarter applications, on a global scale. Our 16,000 employees develop, manufacture and distribute a portfolio of evolving battery technologies for virtually every type of vehicle. Technologies that deliver uniquely sustainable, next-generation performance, and bring reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We add value at every link in the supply chain, contributing to the progress of the communities we serve and the planet we all share. Learn more about Clarios at www.clarios.com.

To all recruitment agencies: Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.

Clarios, LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law, EEO is the Law (supplement), and Pay Transparency Non-discrimination. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please email [email protected].