OTA Release Lead – Automotive Software & Systems

We are a global automotive research and development organization uniting European engineering excellence with international manufacturing power. Operating across key hubs in Gothenburg and Frankfurt, we drive next-generation vehicle architectures, digital technologies, and intelligent systems for global markets and leading vehicle brands. 

As OTA Release Lead, you will take end-to-end ownership of Over-The-Air (OTA) deployments—from release preparation through Pilot, Grey Scale, Full Rollout, and post-release monitoring. You will serve as the core driver ensuring full compliance with international automotive standards (UNECE R156/SUMS) while coordinating cross-functional rollout strategies across European and international teams.

Key Responsibilities

• OTA Strategy & Deployment Governance:

  • Own the OTA release plan, scope, milestones, rollout strategy, and deployment gates.

  • Define go/no-go criteria, lead release checkpoints, approval forums, and go-live decision reviews.

  • Plan and execute Pilot and Grey Scale deployments, ensuring compliance with UNECE R156 (SUMS), CSMS, and internal governance.

• Cross-Functional & International Alignment:

  • Align OTA plans, release decisions, and deployment milestones with engineering and project management teams in China.

  • Coordinate release activities across Development, System Integration, Validation, Cybersecurity, and Operations teams.

  • Drive the resolution of release blockers, critical quality risks, and cross-functional dependencies.

• Monitoring, Quality & Compliance:

  • Consolidate and report EU deployment readiness, software maturity, test completion, rollback readiness, and recovery preparedness.

  • Monitor deployment KPIs (update success rates, customer impact, incident trends) and evaluate post-release performance.

  • Report post-release performance, incidents, lessons learned, and recovery actions to project leadership.

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum 10 years of automotive industry experience, with a strong background working directly within or close to product development projects.

• Domain Expertise: Deep hands-on knowledge of OTA deployment processes, SUMS compliance (UNECE R156), and automotive cybersecurity standards.

• Tools & Systems: Proficiency in Jira, Office 365, and SUMS R156 regulatory frameworks.

• Leadership & Personal Attributes:

  • Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills to navigate complex, multi-regional dependencies.

  • Strong analytical mindset for risk assessment, problem-solving, and mitigation.

• Language Skills: Fluent in English (written and spoken). Native or fluent Mandarin is considered a strong advantage due to regular cross-regional collaboration with teams in China.

• EU/EEA Citizens & Swedish Permit Holders: Applicants with current legal authorization to work in Sweden are welcome to apply directly.

We are strongly committed to maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and respectful hiring process and workplace environment. All employment decisions are based strictly on merit, competence, and business needs. Selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis, so please submit your application, CV as soon as possible.