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.
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.
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.
Quality, Compliance & Functional Safety
Ensure compliance with Clarios software development processes and standards.
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.
Serve as the primary software project contact for customers and internal stakeholders.




Communicate project status, risks, quality metrics, and release readiness.
Coordinate activities with systems, hardware, validation, cybersecurity, quality, and support functions.
Foster strong cross-functional collaboration across global teams.
Establish and manage project budgets and financial performance.
Monitor project costs, resource utilization, and schedule performance.
Ensure effective forecasting, planning accuracy, and overall project health.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Project milestones achieved according to schedule and delivery commitments.
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 delivery of complex embedded software programs for global customers.
Improved project predictability, planning accuracy, and delivery performance.
Effective coordination across engineering disciplines and global teams.
Recognized as a trusted leader and project advisor.
Maintains a strong focus on quality, compliance, and results.
Project & Technical Competencies
Software project management
Strategic planning and execution
Project scheduling and resource management
Budget and financial management
Software requirements traceability
Embedded software development lifecycle management




Agile/SCRUM and V-Model methodologies
Cross-functional and integral collaboration
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics, or a related technical field.

3+ years of experience leading embedded software development projects.
~ Proven experience in project planning, estimation, resource management, and software requirements engineering.
~ Strong knowledge of embedded software development processes.
Experience with Agile and SCRUM methodologies.
Knowledge of risk management, scheduling, budgeting, and project controls.
Familiarity with requirements traceability and software quality processes.
Professional English communication skills required.
Ability to collaborate effectively across global teams and customer organizations.
Location: Mexico, supporting global CTO organizations.
Hybrid work model aligned with business and project requirements.
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.
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.
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, cybersec

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