Job title: [Nagoya/Fukushima] Automotive Project Manager
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Manufacturing & Industrial / 製造業・メーカー
Functional Expertise: Technical (IT) / 技術職(IT)
Salary: Negotiable
Job published: 2026-10-15
Job ID: 76566

Job Description

Drive Embedded Automotive Innovation: Lead AUTOSAR & MBD Software Development in Japan!

 

 

■ Job Title

Project Manager – Embedded Systems / Software Engineering (TBU)

 

 

■ Company Overview

A prominent global engineering services and technology consulting leader operating across automotive embedded systems and software delivery. The division partners with leading automakers and Tier-1 suppliers across Japan and India to architect, integrate, and deploy next-generation electronic control units and software-defined mobility solutions.

 

■ Your Role and Responsibilities 

Lead end-to-end embedded software development and project management for complex automotive control systems, reporting across business units in Japan and India. You will drive application software architecture, model-based design, and Automotive SPICE-compliant SDLC execution while overseeing task, risk, and root-cause issue management. Additionally, you will serve as the primary technical interface to OEM customers, managing software-hardware integration, real-hardware debugging, and project tracking via JIRA, DOORS, and Enterprise Architect.

 

 

■ Experience and Qualifications

  • 7+ years of hands-on experience in automotive embedded software design, development, and project management.
  • Proficiency in embedded C programming and Model-Based Design using MATLAB/Simulink.
  • Deep expertise in both AUTOSAR and Non-AUTOSAR software architectures and Automotive SPICE (Automotive SPICE) compliant SDLC.
  • Solid grasp of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN) and diagnostic standards (UDS, OBD).
  • Practical experience with real-hardware debugging, hardware-software integration, and root-cause analysis.
  • JLPT N2 level or higher with strong Japanese speaking and writing skills, alongside excellent customer negotiation capabilities.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer, or Mechatronics Engineering.

 

 

■ Additional Preferred Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience using ALM and engineering tools such as JIRA, MS Project (MPP), IBM DOORS, and Enterprise Architect.
  • Proven track record managing cross-border technical alignment between Japanese customers and offshore development centers in India.
  • Strong background in risk management, resource allocation, and technical task prioritization.

■ Good Reasons to Join

  • Strategic Management Leadership: Lead high-visibility embedded automotive software engagements bridging Japan and India.
  • Cutting-Edge Technology Access: Master advanced AUTOSAR architectures, Model-Based Design, and next-generation ECU integration.
  • Global Career Mobility: Expand your career in a dynamic, cross-cultural environment delivering directly to top-tier global automakers.
  • Full-Time Stability: Continuous career growth in a permanent full-time capacity within an expanding Technology Business Unit (TBU).

 

■ Work Location

Nagoya or Fukushima or Yokohama

 

 

■ Salary 

Negotiable based on experience and capabilities