The Software Project Leader & Scrum Master is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering software projects in line with internal and external requirements. This role ensures effective management of scope, resources, budget, and risks, while applying automotive software best practices and driving continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
SW Program Management
• Define project scope and assess feasibility based on resources and constraints
• Estimate effort, resources, and timelines
• Plan, monitor, and report project progress
• Manage interfaces across teams and organizational units
• Identify risks and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Manage and control project budget including tools, licenses, and contractors
PM Process Definition & Implementation
• Drive continuous improvement of software project management processes
• Ensure compliance with automotive standards (ASPICE, Functional Safety, Cybersecurity)
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering on design reviews and maturity approvals
• Manage baselines, change requests, and risks
• Track project performance using KPIs and report to leadership
Scrum Master Role
• Lead the team using agile methodologies
• Facilitate collaboration and remove blockers
• Support operational needs (budget, tools, escalations)
• Align stakeholders on realistic timelines and priorities
• Drive team efficiency and continuous improvement
Your profile:
• Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
• Knowledge of ASPICE and automotive product development lifecycle (OEM/Tier1)
• 10+ years Automotive Electronics or software experience
• 5+ years in project leadership
• Strong understanding of automotive SW/HW systems and architectures
• Experience with AUTOSAR and product development lifecycle
• Project management (ASPICE-based)
• Agile methodologies
• Tools: JIRA, JAMA, MS Project
The Garrett Engineering organization is responsible for developing a differentiated product portfolio of boosting solutions that enables our customers to set new benchmarks in vehicle performance – both for our traditional core turbocharger business as well as new growth areas such as electrification and software.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Electronic Engineering or Computer Science
- 5+ years of experience in Automotive Electronics or Software
- 3+ years of customer-facing experience
- Strong understanding of automotive SW/HW systems
- Experience with AUTOSAR and product development lifecycle
Garrett Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Garrett and has not been reviewed or approved by Garrett.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair or above average in several teams and markets, with comments highlighting “fair pay for job” and “above average pay.” Core engineering compensation in the U.S. is characterized as competitive in certain locations, albeit based on directional data.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include “unlimited” PTO at some locations and a defined holiday schedule, with many describing positive experiences using time away. Other sites reference straightforward vacation/PTO programs within a globally guided framework.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match is a standard element of the U.S. package and is consistently referenced. This provides a conventional foundation for retirement savings within the total rewards mix.
Garrett Insights
What We Do
Garrett Motion is an automotive technology leader, serving vehicle manufacturers worldwide for more than 65 years. Garrett’s cutting-edge technology enables vehicles to become cleaner, more efficient and connected. The company’s broad offering of gas and diesel turbocharging applications, electric boosting and fuel cell technologies and automotive software solutions empowers the transportation industry to redefine and further advance motion.
