Release Manager – Automotive Systems

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Not specified
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

ASPICE Agile methodologies Jira Confluence German language (C1+) English Release management Cross-functional team coordination

FULL DESCRIPTION

Release Manager – Automotive Systems

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] works with leading OEMs and suppliers in the automotive & transportation industries for R&D, Design and Product Engineering Services, right from architecture to launch and beyond. We bring together technologies that accelerate development & testing of connected autonomous and electric cars & off-highway vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and manage release schedules, ensuring alignment with project milestones and customer expectations.
  • Collaborate with hardware, software, systems engineering, validation, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery.
  • Monitor release readiness and manage dependencies across cross-functional teams.
  • Interface with OEMs (VW, MB, BMW, Stellantis), suppliers, and internal stakeholders to communicate release plans, risks, and mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure transparency and traceability of release activities and decisions.
  • Co-lead Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, Retrospectives) with the Scrum Master.
  • Ensure sprint goals are aligned with release objectives and are consistently met.
  • Support backlog prioritization and sprint planning based on release timelines.
  • Ensure release processes comply with ASPICE SYS.1, SYS.2, and SYS.3 standards.
  • Support system requirement traceability and validation throughout the release cycle.
  • Lead and coordinate a project team of 10+ engineers, ensuring effective communication, task ownership, and timely delivery.
  • Foster a collaborative and quality-driven team culture.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum 8+ years in automotive systems engineering or release management.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Strong understanding of ASPICE system-level processes.
    • Experience working with German OEMs (VW, MB, BMW, Stellantis).
    • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
    • Proven experience in managing project teams of 10+ members.
    • Fluent in German (C1 or above) and English – both mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with release management tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, IBM Rational).
  • Knowledge of Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and AUTOSAR.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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