Job Description
Eaton announced, on June 11, 2026, the intent to combine its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) with a new company. We expect to complete this process by the end of the first half of 2027. The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices. If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the transaction closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.
What you’ll do:
We make the electric revolution work. Every day, we work to improve people’s lives and the environment by making power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable.
Preparing for the electrified future of mobility takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.
Eaton’s Mobility Group is collaborating with companies around the globe to innovate the transportation technologies of the future, creating efficient vehicles that travel faster, farther and safer at a lower overall cost to the consumer and the environment.
Position Overview:
The primary role of Software Program Manager includes overseeing embedded software project development from start to finish to deliver software on time, of high quality, in compliance with industry standards such as ISO 26262, and in alignment with the hardware development schedules of the associated products. In a matrixed environment, this role will lead a program team of controls and software developers across the globe through clear and concise communication, goal setting and demonstrating good decision making amongst project ambiguity. Collaborating across time zones and engineering stakeholders to align program schedules and dependencies to create a master software plan. In addition, this role will be responsible for project proposal/timing estimations for new project or RFQ activity.
In this function you will:
• Define project scope, work breakdown structure (WBS), and detailed milestone schedules synchronized with internal/external milestones
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for OEM customers. Lead steering committee meetings and manage internal/external expectations
• Proactively identify technical, resource and timing risks. Develop mitigation plans and escalate critical path issues to executive leadership when necessary
• Ensure all software work products meet industry standards, specifically ASPICE (Automotive SPICE) and ISO26262 (Functional Safety)
• Organize and facilitate Scrum ceremonies (Daily standups, Sprint Planning, Retrospective) within a traditionally Waterfall automotive environment
• Evaluate and negotiate software change requests from the customer, ensuring impacts on budget and timing are accounted for and quoted
• Synchronize software deliveries with hardware samples, testing (HiL, SiL) and manufacturing requirements
• Serve as the central nexus for all project-related communication, expertly balancing the competing priorities of external OEM customers, internal cross-functional team, and executive leadership
• Drive the continuous optimization of automotive software development lifecycles (SDLC) and project management methodologies by identifying systemic bottlenecks and implementing scalable improvements across internal and external workflows
• Partner directly with Scrum Masters and Product Owners to synchronize high-level project milestones with granular sprint execution
Qualifications:
Mandatory Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• Solid experience providing project management within embedded software development related projects.
• Previous experience in embedded software development within the Automotive Industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Project and Power point
• Experience with software test methodologies and tools and development of test plans for embedded systems
• Experience with processes and tools for requirements management, change and configuration management
• Excellent communication and presentation skills – both verbal and written with ability to make necessary status reports and technical presentations to internal leadership and customer
• Fluency in English – the candidate will report to leadership based in the United States and will be responsible for delivering status reports and technical presentations to both internal leadership and customers.
• Availability to work in a hybrid model based in Valinhos (3 days on-site / 2 days remote).
Preferred Qualifications:
• An MBA or advanced degree is preferred
• Knowledge of functional safety and development processes compliant to safety standards (ex. ISO 26262, IEC 61508)
• Knowledge of software quality assurance requirements (ex. Automotive SPICE) and how these requirements tie to the Quality Management System requirements (ex. IATF-16949) and the external auditing processes
Skills:
Position Criteria
• Strong ethics, values and the ability to influence others’ decision making.
• Ability to manage multiple projects/activities; results driven.
• Providing clear and effective customer communication through verbal and written forms, including presentations.
• Strong attention to details and multi-tasking skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to make presentations and work in group settings.
• Ability to lead in a cross-functional matrix environment
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