Harley-Davidson Motor Company · 1 week ago
Software Systems Technical Lead - Hybrid
Harley-Davidson Motor Company is seeking a Software Systems Technical Lead to join their Product Development Center in Wauwatosa, WI. This role involves directing the team responsible for designing and delivering software for all H-D motorcycles, ensuring projects meet time, quality, and cost benchmarks while collaborating with various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Own and drive the overall software feature roadmap for software systems group
Own and communicate the overall SW model year release plan
Plan, track, and manage system software delivery milestones
Drive consistency in software release/delivery processes across components
Collaborate with development and test teams to drive robust systems verification plan that meets program milestones for DV, PV, SOP
Represent software engineering in cross-functional forums to communicate program status and ensure delivery of a great motorcycle and riding experience
Oversee software/electrical architecture decisions to ensure achievement of all program-level requirements with emphasis on simplification and optimization
Maintain continuous improvement backlog. Act as a subject matter expert and resource for continuous improvement roadmap planning
Acts as an expert resource regarding change management Best Practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is required
Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience
Expert skills and experience leading technical teams in a product development environment from concept to production launch
Proven ability to work within a structured development process
Knowledge of whole-vehicle systems with detailed software and electrical system/component design & integration experience
Ability to communicate technical subjects in a clear and understandable fashion to multiple levels of the organization
Capable of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. Proven track record of creative problem-solving
Success coordinating teams of internal stakeholders and suppliers to meet aggressive quality and performance objectives. Ability to lead and influence cross-functional team members without direct authority
Preferred
Masters of Science degree (MS) in a technical field is preferred
Benefits
Annual bonus programs
Health insurance benefits
A 401k program
Onsite fitness centers
Employee stores
Employee discounts on products and accessories
Company
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
In 1903, out of a small shed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, four young men lit a cultural wildfire that would grow and spread across geographies and generations.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$89MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-07-11Grant· $89M
1986-07-18IPO
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