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Sr. Software Program Manager
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Brief Description
Sr. Software Program Manager
The Senior Software Program Manager plays a key role in driving the successful planning, tracking, and delivery of software across vehicle programsfrom program kick-off to Start of Production (SOP). This role requires a detail-oriented, highly organized individual who can align cross-functional teams, enforce program discipline, and ensure engineering milestones and software deliverables are achieved on schedule.
The ideal candidate combines strong program management expertise with experience in software development environments, particularly within the automotive sector, and has a solid understanding of A-SPICE and Agile methodologies.
Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to):
- Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of software development milestones across vehicle programs from concept through SOP.
- Define, develop, and maintain engineering milestone tracking tools and critical task lists to support software program delivery.
- Collaborate with engineering, validation, systems, and quality teams to align schedules, dependencies, and deliverables.
- Drive the Karma engineering target-setting program:
- Ensure all vehicle/system/software targets are established, documented, and input into program planning tools
- Track and report target delivery status through each gateway and program phase
- Ensure target alignment through SOP
- Develop and standardize templates and processes that guide engineering teams through all phases of vehicle software development.
- Implement Agile best practices, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and retrospectives; work with Scrum teams to support cadence and commitment.
- Support A-SPICE assessments and process improvements related to software program management.
- Identify program risks early and coordinate mitigation plans across stakeholders.
- Provide regular reporting to leadership on status, risks, and readiness of software deliverables for each vehicle program.
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Masters degree preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in software project/program management, ideally in the automotive, mobility, or embedded systems domain.
- Strong understanding of software development life cycles, including Agile and waterfall models.
- Direct experience managing large-scale software programs tied to hardware platforms and vehicle timelines.
- Familiarity with A-SPICE frameworks and assessments.
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills; ability to influence across multiple disciplines and leadership levels.
- Proficiency with Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Excel, or equivalent).
- Demonstrated ability to standardize and improve engineering processes and documentation.
- Experience working on ADAS programs, Infotainment programs, and collaborating closely with system architecture teams.
- Experience managing programs in an OEM or Tier-1 automotive supplier environment.
- Background in embedded software, systems engineering, or vehicle electronics.
- Certification in project management (PMP, SAFe, or similar).
Note: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee should have the:
- Ability to frequently use or operate a computer, mouse, and/or other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer printer, etc.
- Ability to frequently use hand(s) for repetitive actions (grasping and fine manipulation).
- Ability to frequently walk or move to regularly move about inside the office.
- Ability to frequently see or detect, identify, recognize, or assess surroundings while in the office.
- Ability to occasionally bend, kneel, crouch, turn, and stoop.
- Ability to frequently sit or be stationary for extended continuous periods of time.
- Ability to stand for occasional periods of time.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or push/pull up to 20 pounds.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing their job.
Total Rewards (Benefits, Perks & Compensation)
Benefits & Perks:
In addition to our competitive compensation, you will also be eligible for the following at Karma:
- Medical Plan choices include HMO, PPO & HDHP (High Deductible Health Plan)
- Dental & Vision Plans
- Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Health & Well-Being Program Events
- Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Sick Time, Vacation time and Personal Floaters
- Paid Holidays including Companys Annual Year End Shutdown
- Karma Cares Program (Monthly lunch & breakfast)
- Work life Balance (Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule)
- Employee Driving Program
- Pre-taxed Commuter Benefits & much more!
$160,000 - 185,000 /annual salary. Compensation will vary DOE.
At Karma, our base pay is one part of our total rewards package.
Compensation offered may vary on multiple factors, including market location, education, skills and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position being offered.
Karma Automotive, INC is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender identity and expression, color, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), national origin/ancestry, religion, military/veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, intersectionality or any other characteristic and group protected by applicable law. Karma Automotive, INC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a physical or mental disability. Valid drivers license may be required based on essential duties.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type
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