Computer Vision Software Project Lead

Key Skills

Agile methodologies, Computer Vision (CV), Effective communication skills, Leadership Skill, Project management, Software Testing

Job Description

Our entity, Valeo Detection Vision Systems has its global Headquarters based in Tuam, Co Galway.

Our mission is to be the World Leader for Vision Systems within the automotive industry by developing innovative cameras systems and providing situational awareness solutions using cutting edge technology.

The Software Project Lead is responsible for the planning, execution and follow-up of a SW project. The Project Lead will comply with SW department processes and follow the priorities and schedules defined by project’s R&D PM. 

Responsibilities

Key Deliverables:

Strong Communicator

To be an effective SW PL, concise communications is key within the SW team itself and also reporting up to the R&D PTM and also across the other Function Owners delivering within the project

Good Planning

Updated project planning documents including resource forecasting

In charge of the robust project execution in line with the project’s targets

Ensures SW development processes are followed

Reports progress and resources to SW Dept and project weekly

Contributing to process development as required

Customer Facing

Represent the SW team at the customer level so will need to have customer experience previously

Overall responsibility of the successful management of the SW project and reporting up into the R&D PTM 

Supports R&D PM for customer interface in SW issues

Detailed scheduling and budgeting

Contribute to the identification of the needs in terms of resources, equipments, investments

Establish detail break down of the activities to meet the milestones and a have a good understanding of the required resources needed to deliver project tasks

Deliver SW projects on time, within scope and on budget

Management of the contributors

Daily management of SW project 

Assign tasks and work packages to SW team members

Aligns external deliveries to manageable integration tasks

Education/Training

What education and education level are necessary for the position?

• Minimum Degree in engineering preferably in the fields of electronics / computer science
• Master of Science in Computer sciences or Software Engineering or equivalent domain preferable

Professional Experience

How many years of professional experience in a specific professional area are required for the position?

• Min 5 years experience preferably in automotive embedded software 
• Min 5 years of relevant SW project management, methodologies and software experience
• Strong leadership skills / potential
• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, enforcement assets and focus on results
• Fluent knowledge of English
• Ability to manage projects across multiple timezones / cross-cultural cooperation
• Automotive SPICE experience is an advantage