Tata Elxsi 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:

• Lead and manage change requests across the product development lifecycle.
• Evaluate the impact of changes on system requirements, architecture, and timelines.
• Ensure traceability and documentation of all changes in compliance with ASPICE standards.
• Interface with OEMs (VW, MB, BMW, Stellantis), suppliers, and internal stakeholders to align on requirements, priorities, and delivery expectations.
• Act as the central point of contact for change-related discussions and decisions.
• Co-lead Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, Retrospectives) alongside the Scrum Master.
• Ensure sprint goals are clearly defined, tracked, and achieved.
• Facilitate backlog grooming and sprint planning in response to change requests.
• Ensure all change-related activities comply with ASPICE SYS.1, SYS.2, and SYS.3 processes.
• Support the derivation and validation of system requirements impacted by changes.
• Lead and coordinate a project team of 10+ engineers, ensuring effective communication and task ownership.
• Promote a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in automotive systems engineering or project/change 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 Change Management tools (e.g., IBM Rational Change, PTC Windchill).
• Knowledge of Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and AUTOSAR.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.