Sr. Software Program Manager

Overview

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The Senior Software Program Manager plays a key role in driving the successful planning, tracking, and delivery of software across vehicle programs—from program kick-off to Start of Production (SOP). This role requires a detail-oriented, highly organized individual who can align cross-functional teams, enforce program discipline, and ensure engineering milestones and software deliverables are achieved on schedule. The ideal candidate combines strong program management expertise with experience in software development environments, particularly within the automotive sector, and has a solid understanding of A-SPICE and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of software development milestones across vehicle programs from concept through SOP.
• Define, develop, and maintain engineering milestone tracking tools and critical task lists to support software program delivery.
• Collaborate with engineering, validation, systems, and quality teams to align schedules, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Drive the Karma engineering target-setting program : Ensure all vehicle / system / software targets are established, documented, and input into program planning tools; Track and report target delivery status through each gateway and program phase; Ensure target alignment through SOP.
• Develop and standardize templates and processes that guide engineering teams through all phases of vehicle software development.
• Implement Agile best practices, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and retrospectives; work with Scrum teams to support cadence and commitment.
• Support A-SPICE assessments and process improvements related to software program management.
• Identify program risks early and coordinate mitigation plans across stakeholders.
• Provide regular reporting to leadership on status, risks, and readiness of software deliverables for each vehicle program.

Required qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements

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Work Environment

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Benefits & Perks

Karma Automotive, INC is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender identity and expression, color, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), national origin / ancestry, religion, military / veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, intersectionality or any other characteristic and group protected by applicable law. Karma Automotive, INC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a physical or mental disability. Valid driver's license may be required based on essential duties.

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