[SSP] Requirements & Test Manager

Requirements Management 

• Act as the main point of contact for development area for Codebeamer workflows, issues, alignement with BMW internal requirement management team. 

• Create and align requirements with development teams and suppliers. 

• Support the development team to fill in the correct corresponding requirements attributes. 

• Manage requirements review and validation processes. 

• Ensure alignment with suppliers’ tracking systems and control KPIs to achieve defined goals for each project release. 

• Monitor and close gaps in requirements coverage to meet Releases objectives. 

Test Management 

• Act as the main point of contact for testers regarding implementation issues, problem-solving, and test needs. 

• Define and refine test concepts for each feature, including what and how features will be tested, ensuring test coverage and review approval from related stakeholders. 

• Create tasks for the testing team and maintain the test backlog for each project release (I-step) 

• Conduct internal reviews and approvals for test plans, test procedures, and analyses. 

• Present and review test cases, checklists, and results with stakeholders (FO, TAL, Safety Audits). 

• Manage unit testing, code coverage, and static code analysis for WP1 activities. 

• Coordinate 3rd-party testing suppliers and ensure continuous integration monitoring. 

• Provide test reporting (Overview requirements coverage, KPIs, test coverage). 

• Handle release recommendations and oversee test plan/strategy maintenance. 

• Follow established quality processes, challenge and improce them if necessary, and ensure consistent application across teams. 

• Conduct process compliance checks and drive improvement across internal team. 

• Maintain compliance with automotive and cybersecurity standards (Automotive SPICE, ISO26262, ISO9001, ISO 21434). 

Qualifications & Skills 

Education & Certifications 

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. 

• ISTQB Certified Tester (Foundation or Advanced level preferred). 

• Experienced with Assessment in Automotive SPICE is an advantage. 

Technical Skills 

• Proficiency in C++ for embedded systems and test development. (SWE.4) 

• Experience with Python for test scripting, automation, and data analysis. (Mandatory) 

• Familiarity with low-level embedded software development, configuration management, and software testing. 

• Solid understanding of international standards (Automotive SPICE, ISO26262, ISO9001, ISO 21434). 

• Strong understanding of agile software frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban with Lean methodologies. 

Key Competencies 

• Leadership in software quality and test management. 

• Test automation and scripting expertise (Python, C++). 

• Process optimization and compliance to international standards. 

• Strong analytical skills for defect root-cause analysis and preventive measures. 

• Effective communication and negotiation skills with internal teams and external partners. 

Soft Skills 

• Delivery-oriented mindset, self-initiative, and ability to work independently. 

• Strong leadership and coordination across engineering, testing, and supplier quality teams. 

• Creative, hands-on approach with excellent stakeholder communication.