Technical Project Manager – Automotive Connectivity, Infotainment & OTA (m/f/d)

About BXL DIGITAL

BXL DIGITAL is a forward-thinking automotive partner specializing in the planning, delivery, and scaling of complex hardware-software programs. We work at the intersection of automotive engineering and digital innovation, enabling next-generation mobility solutions through modern technology, data-driven decision-making, and AI-enhanced workflows.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead complex automotive connectivity programs, with a particular focus on infotainment systems and over-the-air (OTA) updates throughout the product lifecycle.

This position requires a strong technical understanding combined with proven project leadership and commercial awareness. You will coordinate technical teams and counterparts across multiple disciplines, translate complex technical topics into clear project decisions, and ensure that delivery objectives, budgets, timelines, and stakeholder expectations remain aligned.

The role can be based in the Stuttgart or Frankfurt region—or between these locations—and follows a hybrid working model. Depending on project requirements, you will work from our Frankfurt or Stuttgart office, from home, and occasionally at customer or partner locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for automotive connectivity, infotainment, and OTA programs—from concept and development through integration, launch, and lifecycle operations
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across software, hardware, connectivity, system architecture, cloud and backend services, UX/HMI, testing, integration, and vehicle operations
• Manage OTA-related activities throughout the lifecycle, including release planning, validation, deployment coordination, monitoring, and continuous improvement
• Serve as the central interface between technical teams, customers, suppliers, management, and commercial stakeholders
• Understand and structure complex technical topics, dependencies, and decisions while ensuring clear communication across technical and non-technical audiences
• Define and manage project scope, timelines, budgets, resources, milestones, risks, and deliverables
• Coordinate commercial aspects of the project, including effort estimation, budget tracking, change requests, resource planning, and alignment with contractual commitments
• Establish effective project governance and apply agile, classical, or hybrid methodologies suited to automotive hardware-software environments
• Create and maintain transparent project reporting, live dashboards, KPIs, risk registers, decision logs, and management updates
• Use data and AI-supported tools to improve planning, forecasting, reporting, risk identification, and decision-making
• Proactively identify technical, organizational, and commercial risks and coordinate appropriate mitigation measures
• Drive continuous improvement of project processes, collaboration models, and delivery performance
  

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Technical Project Manager or in a comparable project leadership role within the automotive industry
• Strong experience with automotive connectivity, connected vehicle services, infotainment systems, or related digital vehicle platforms
• Practical understanding of OTA update processes and lifecycle management, ideally covering both vehicle-side and backend-related activities
• Good understanding of complex automotive hardware-software architectures, system integration, interfaces, testing, and release processes
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate technical experts and engage confidently in technical discussions
• Strong automotive industry knowledge, including development processes, supplier structures, quality expectations, and product lifecycles
• Proven track record of managing project budgets, commercial commitments, change requests, and delivery performance
• Experience working with distributed, cross-functional teams, customers, and external suppliers
• Familiarity with modern project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, and dashboard or reporting solutions
• Experience with data-driven project reporting and an interest in using AI-enabled tools to improve project delivery
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented working style
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, technically complex, and innovation-driven environments
• Willingness to travel to customer, partner, and office locations when required
• Professional fluency in English; German language skills are a strong advantage
  

Location and Working Model

• Hybrid working model
• Frankfurt, Stuttgart, or a suitable location between these regions
• Combination of office-based work, home office, and occasional work at customer or partner locations
  

What We Offer

• The opportunity to lead cutting-edge automotive connectivity, infotainment, and OTA programs
• A modern, technology-driven project environment
• Strong focus on innovation, automation, data transparency, and AI integration
• A high level of ownership and direct influence on project delivery and working methods
• Collaboration with experienced automotive, software, and digital specialists
• An entrepreneurial culture with short decision-making paths
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive compensation and individual development opportunities