Customer Program Manager (Automotive AI)

Location: Leonberg, Germany; hybrid working model with in-person collaboration and remote work.

Company

hirify.global is building an AI platform for autonomous driving that enables vehicles to learn from real-world experience and adapt at scale.

What you will do

• Lead cross-functional teams delivering complex customer programs from advanced development through full-scale production.
• Define and manage project plans, milestones, risks, changes, and coordinated tasks.
• Engage with OEM customers to understand technical requirements and provide first-level support.
• Translate customer demands into actionable technical requirements with Product, R&D, and other teams.
• Align customer requirements with internal development planning and execution.
• Prepare clear reports for customers and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• Extensive program management experience in complex automotive software development.
• Strong knowledge of the automotive industry and software development.
• Experience with program management tools such as Jira.
• Proactive problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Generative AI, AV 2.0, and Large Language Models.
• Hands-on software development experience with Python, C++, or Rust.
• Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working with core hours and access to vehicle workshops and labs.
• Relocation support and visa sponsorship where applicable.
• Market-benchmarked salaries and meaningful equity.
• Learning and development budgets for training, conferences, and growth.
• Health, dental, parental leave, retirement or pension benefits where applicable, therapy access, wellbeing partnerships, and team socials.
• Ownership and flexibility in a company whose processes are still being developed.

Hiring process

• Initial recruiter call lasting 30 minutes.
• Competency interview with the hiring manager.
• Technical interviews covering automotive product, program management, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Final mission and values alignment interview.