The Role The R&D; Software Engineer/Proyect Manager is part of the Software Engineering organization and is responsible for leading the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of automotive embedded software projects. This role ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality, cybersecurity, and ISO 26262 Functional Safety requirements while supporting Clarios' global product development objectives. The Software Project Manager serves as the primary interface between customers, engineering teams, leadership, quality, safety, and suppliers to drive successful software program execution.

What You'll Do (Impact Areas) Project Planning & Execution Develop and maintain comprehensive Software Development Plans.
Define project scope, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and release plans.
Build and manage resource plans, effort estimates, and project budgets.
Monitor project performance and adjust plans to ensure successful delivery.
Lead project kick-offs, status reviews, and closure activities.
Program Delivery & Governance Ensure achievement of customer and internal program milestones.
Coordinate software development activities across global and cross-functional teams.
Track project KPIs, delivery metrics, and release readiness.
Lead issue resolution, escalation management, and contingency planning.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned activities.
Quality, Compliance & Functional Safety Ensure compliance with Clarios software development processes and standards.
Support internal and external audits, assessments, and process reviews.
Ensure consistency, completeness, and traceability of project work products.
Coordinate with Functional Safety Engineers to plan, track, and implement software safety requirements.
Maintain compliance with software engineering, quality assurance, configuration management, change management, and problem resolution processes.
Stakeholder & Customer Management Serve as the primary software project contact for customers and internal stakeholders.
Communicate project status, risks, quality metrics, and release readiness.
Manage customer expectations and negotiate scope changes when needed.
Coordinate activities with systems, hardware, validation, cybersecurity, quality, and support functions.
Foster strong cross-functional collaboration across global teams.
Risk & Financial Management Establish and manage project budgets and financial performance.




Develop risk management plans and drive mitigation strategies.
Monitor project costs, resource utilization, and schedule performance.
Ensure effective forecasting, planning accuracy, and overall project health.
What Success Looks Like Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Project milestones achieved according to schedule and delivery commitments.
Planned versus actual effort maintained within agreed targets.
Manpower estimation deviation maintained below 15%.
Cost Performance Index (CPI) greater than 0.9.
Schedule Performance Index (SPI) greater than 0.9.
Controlled defect escape rates and high-quality software releases.
Successful process compliance assessments and resolution of audit findings.
Strategic Outcomes Successful delivery of complex embedded software programs for global customers.
Strong compliance with ASPICE, ISO 26262, and Clarios development processes.
Improved project predictability, planning accuracy, and delivery performance.
Effective coordination across engineering disciplines and integral teams.
Increased customer satisfaction and stakeholder confidence.
Behavioral Indicators Recognized as a trusted leader and project advisor.
Demonstrates proactive risk management and decision-making.
Consistently drives accountability and ownership across teams.
Builds collaborative relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
Maintains a strong focus on quality, compliance, and results.
Core Competencies Project & Technical Competencies Software project management
Strategic planning and execution
Project scheduling and resource management
Risk and issue management
Budget and financial management
Software requirements traceability
Embedded software development lifecycle management
ASPICE and ISO 26262 understanding
Agile/SCRUM and V-Model methodologies
Leadership Competencies Effective communication
Stakeholder management and influence
Cross-functional and global collaboration
Customer focus and results orientation
Problem-solving and decision-making
Integrity, confidentiality, and compliance mindset
Continuous improvement leadership
What You Bring (Qualifications)



Education Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics, or a related technical field.
Experience 7-15 years of relevant industry experience.
3+ years of experience leading embedded software development projects.
Automotive industry experience strongly preferred.
Proven experience in project planning, estimation, resource management, and software requirements engineering.
Experience managing complex, cross-functional engineering programs.
Technical Skills Strong knowledge of embedded software development processes.
Experience with V-Model development lifecycle.
Understanding of ASPICE process assessment framework.
Experience with Agile and SCRUM methodologies.
Knowledge of risk management, scheduling, budgeting, and project controls.
Familiarity with requirements traceability and software quality processes.
Understanding of functional safety concepts and ISO 26262 standards preferred.
Languages Professional English communication skills required.
Ability to collaborate effectively across global teams and customer organizations.
Work Model & Travel Location: Mexico, supporting global CTO organizations.
Work Arrangement: Hybrid work model aligned with business and project requirements.
Travel: Occasional domestic and international travel may be required to support customers, project reviews, workshops, and engineering collaboration activities.
Global Exposure: Daily interaction with global engineering, quality, safety, cybersecurity, and leadership teams.
Our Commitment to You At Clarios , you'll lead innovative software programs that support the future of advanced automotive energy storage and electrification technologies. You'll work with global engineering teams to deliver solutions that have a direct impact on customers and the future of mobility.
We are committed to providing:
Opportunities to lead global, high-visibility engineering programs.
Career development toward senior project, program, and engineering leadership roles.
Exposure to cutting-edge automotive software, electrification, cybersecurity, and functional safety technologies.
A collaborative, diverse, and inclusive work environment.
Continuous learning, leadership development, and professional growth opportunities.
Recognition for project delivery excellence and business impact.
A culture driven by integrity, innovation, customer focus, and operational excellence.

📌 Software Engineer (Monterrey)
🏢 Clarios
📍 Monterrey