Senior Project Manager (A-SPICE, Compliance)

What You Will Do

• Manage the plan – Collaborate with the Compliance Lead to build the integrated A-SPICE + cybersecurity process implementation roadmap and schedule.  Maintain it by managing the risk log and deliver concise status updates to assist the Compliance Lead steer the strategy.
• Facilitate & Align – Run recurring syncs, issue boards, and retros with engineering, QA, product, and external auditors; surface blockers early.
• Coordinate process assets – Coordinate the creation, review, and rollout of compliant process assets (SOPs, templates, checklists) that are easy for our squads to adopt.
• Drive audit readiness – Lead internal gap assessments, manage assessor logistics, and keep evidence audit-ready.  Work with the Compliance Lead to implement corrective-action as the squads learn to adopt the new process.
• Metrics & Continuous Improvement – Define KPIs (e.g., process conformance, defect escape rate) and drive PDCA cycles to hit Level B targets.
• Enable the teams: Act as first-line coach for Engineering, QA, and Product on new workflows.
• Champion culture change: Reframe compliance as a speed booster - proving that disciplined processes clear roadblocks and help us ship faster.
• Partner with other project managers to ensure compliance milestones mesh with ongoing release efforts.  Proactively surface cross-domain risks before they become issues.

What we are looking for

• 5+ years driving multi-team software or hardware initiatives. 
• Managed one or more projects in alignment with A-SPICE - created and maintained process assets, evidence, and internal gap analysis.
• Familiarity with ISO 21434/UNR-155 and can integrate CS activities into A-SPICE workflow.
• Passionate about creating a process based on running iterative sprints without sacrificing A-SPICE / safety evidence; can explain how short feedback loops and disciplined documentation push our development forward rather than clash.
• You love working with people and collaboratively solving a challenging problem. 
• You are structured and proactive.  You have a proven track record of anticipating gaps and turning ambiguity into a crisp plan.
• You have a growth mindset - you iterate on process, seek feedback, and level up peers in the journey.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in English. 

Nice to have

• Cybersecurity compliance (ISO 21434, UNR-155) rollout experience
• Exposure to functional safety (ISO26262) or software quality models (CMMI, ASPICE Automotive Safety Level B+)
• Familiarity with tools such as TestRail, JAMA Connect, Codebeamer, and so on.
• Experience working with Japanese OEMs or global multicultural teams
• Experience balancing Waterfall and Agile development processes
• Conversational Japanese (JLPT N3+)