Altair · 16 hours ago
ADS Program Manager
Ann Arbor, MI
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expAltair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing. The ADS Program Manager will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of complex Automated Driving Systems (ADS) programs, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with strategic objectives.
AnalyticsInformation TechnologySoftware
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 Our Client’s values of respect for people and continuous improvement (Kaizen) in every phase of development
Qualification
Required
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)
Preferred
PMP or equivalent certification
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Comprehensive Benefit Package
401(k) with matching contributions
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Free training on all Altair products
Company
Altair
Altair provides enterprise analytics, engineering, and on-demand computing software technologies.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$37.29MKey Investors
UK Research and InnovationGeneral Atlantic
2024-10-30Acquired
2024-09-25Grant· $3.86M
2024-07-16Post Ipo Equity· $3.43M
Leadership Team
Ingo Mierswa
Senior Vice President of Product Development
Bill Bryce
Vice President Of Product Management
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