ADAS Project Manager for Smart Vehicle Architecture

Aptiv

Krakow, Poland

As an ADAS Project Manager, you will take ownership of cutting-edge projects in the field of advanced driver assistance systems. Your team is developing industry-leading radar sensors, along with the associated software and electronic control units (ECUs). These technologies enable next-generation safety and comfort features for modern vehicles.

In this role, you will lead projects focused on radar-supported functions, such as Bicycle/Pedestrian Emergency Braking or Traffic Jam Pilot.

The project requires strong leadership skills to manage distributed, international teams, as the majority of your colleagues are based abroad. You will ensure seamless collaboration across locations, driving innovation and delivering high-quality solutions on time and within scope.

Additionally, you will act as the primary customer interface, ensuring clear communication, alignment on requirements, and proactive management of expectations.

Your Role

Building and maintaining strong relationships with OEM customers
Leading project team meetings internally & on the customer side
Project planning & control within the framework of the product development process & customer requirements
Responsibility for the preparation and adherence to the budget
Risk and escalation management
Preparation of regular status reports for management and customers
Development and initiation of measures to achieve targets with a focus on deadlines, quality & costs
Responsibility for timely completion of the product

Your Background

Successfully completed studies in engineering - preferably electrical engineering, industrial engineering, or comparable qualification
Several years of experience in project management in the automotive industry, preferably with a software background
Experience in ADAS with focus on functional safety (ISO 26262); radar knowledge would be an advantage
Business fluent in written and spoken English; German would be an advantage
Very good organizational and communication skills as well as assertiveness
Knowledge of business management and financial KPIs
Knowledge of software development processes and tools (e.g. Jira, Polarion) as well as Automotive SPICE and Cybersecurity
System experience for vehicle integration of different ECUs and sensors
Experience for supplier tracking and steering
Trustworthiness, commitment and dedication, initiative, flexibility, ability to work in a team