Tata Technologies · 1 day ago
ADS Program Manager
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expTata Technologies is seeking an ADS Program Manager to lead program planning and execution for ADS and ADAS features. The role involves managing cross-functional teams, overseeing program schedules, and ensuring alignment with stakeholders while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
AerospaceAutomotiveEmbedded SoftwareMechanical EngineeringProduct Design
Hiring Manager
Gunjan Verma
Responsibilities
Drive end-to-end program planning — defining scope, objectives, deliverables, and key milestones for ADS and ADAS features
Develop and maintain detailed program schedules, dashboards, and risk registers to ensure transparency and accountability
Manage dependencies across multiple engineering disciplines (software, system, validation, hardware)
Proactively identify risks, assess impacts, and drive mitigation or escalation actions to maintain timing and quality goals
Lead cross-functional reviews to assess readiness for key program milestones (design reviews, software integration points, validation gates)
Serve as the primary liaison between engineering, product planning, global counterparts (including Japan), and executive management
Translate complex technical topics into clear program updates, enabling data-driven decisions at all levels of the organization
Facilitate collaboration and conflict resolution across diverse teams and time zones to ensure alignment on priorities and deliverables
Support senior leadership with program summaries, KPI tracking, and executive presentations
Partner with System and Software Engineering teams to ensure requirements, specifications, and validation plans align with program intent
Manage change control processes to balance feature requests, timing constraints, and cost targets
Oversee documentation quality and configuration management in compliance with ASPICE, ISO 26262, and internal governance processes
Define and monitor KPIs (schedule adherence, defect trends, validation coverage, software maturity)
Leverage data analytics to drive continuous improvement in development efficiency, issue closure rate, and cross-functional communication
Identify opportunities to streamline processes, automate reporting, and enhance team coordination tools
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and proactive problem solving across all partner teams
Mentor junior program leads and engineers on project management discipline and cross-functional communication
Champion Toyota’s values of respect for people and continuous improvement (Kaizen) in every phase of development
Qualification
Required
Drive end-to-end program planning — defining scope, objectives, deliverables, and key milestones for ADS and ADAS features
Develop and maintain detailed program schedules, dashboards, and risk registers to ensure transparency and accountability
Manage dependencies across multiple engineering disciplines (software, system, validation, hardware)
Proactively identify risks, assess impacts, and drive mitigation or escalation actions to maintain timing and quality goals
Lead cross-functional reviews to assess readiness for key program milestones (design reviews, software integration points, validation gates)
Serve as the primary liaison between engineering, product planning, global counterparts (including Japan), and executive management
Translate complex technical topics into clear program updates, enabling data-driven decisions at all levels of the organization
Facilitate collaboration and conflict resolution across diverse teams and time zones to ensure alignment on priorities and deliverables
Support senior leadership with program summaries, KPI tracking, and executive presentations
Partner with System and Software Engineering teams to ensure requirements, specifications, and validation plans align with program intent
Manage change control processes to balance feature requests, timing constraints, and cost targets
Oversee documentation quality and configuration management in compliance with ASPICE, ISO 26262, and internal governance processes
Define and monitor KPIs (schedule adherence, defect trends, validation coverage, software maturity)
Leverage data analytics to drive continuous improvement in development efficiency, issue closure rate, and cross-functional communication
Identify opportunities to streamline processes, automate reporting, and enhance team coordination tools
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and proactive problem solving across all partner teams
Mentor junior program leads and engineers on project management discipline and cross-functional communication
Champion Toyota's values of respect for people and continuous improvement (Kaizen) in every phase of development
Preferred
Bachelor's or master's in engineering, Computer Science, or related field
8+ years of experience in program or project management within automotive systems, preferably ADS/ADAS
Proven record of delivering complex system or software programs in compliance with ASPICE and ISO 26262
Strong organizational and communication skills, with ability to manage multiple global stakeholders
Proficiency with project management and engineering tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, ADO, Confluence, DOORS)
PMP or equivalent certification preferred
Company
Tata Technologies
Tata Technologies is a product engineering and digital services company that provides product development solutions for manufacturers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$553.77MKey Investors
TPG Rise Climate FundWarburg Pincus
2023-11-30IPO
2023-10-13Secondary Market· $193.77M
2017-06-15Secondary Market· $360M
Leadership Team
S. Sukanya
COO
Anand Kumar
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