Integrated Verification and Validation Technical Program Manager (GR 31)

Requisition Summary

Seeking a technical program manager to lead the coordination of vehicle software verification and validation activities at the PACCAR Technical Center. This position will interface with suppliers, engineers, supervisors, and managers responsible for verifying and validating software from the system integration level through the vehicle level. The successful applicant will ensure a comprehensive validation plan is developed and executed to streamline activities. The position will also interface with the technical program managers within PACCAR’s internal software development group, which is responsible for delivering software for verification and validation. 

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

The PACCAR Technical Center provides engineering excellence to the truck, engine, and winch divisions of PACCAR Inc through innovative product development and testing. The Technical Center is located in the Skagit Valley about 65 miles north of Seattle, Washington.  

Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Coordinate integrated test planning between the software integration, vehicle integration and validation teams. Responsible for leading the generation and maintenance of the associated Integrated Test Plan.
• Manage the bi-annual PACCAR calendar year software release verification & validation budgets and associated resources.
• Lead weekly reporting on test progress, schedule, budget, and quality issues.
• Manage software verification and validation portfolio-level schedule for test teams.
• Work with the various division accounting teams and PMO to streamline and improve the accuracy of the budgeting and forecasting process and results.
• Categorize, prioritze and track defects through resolution
• Evaluate existing processes for test and defect management and drive improvements to address gaps
• Work with Component System Owners (CSO) at the various divisions to understand software delivery timing, develop schedules for visibility, collaborate on risk and issue mitigation and resolution and define clear responsibilities between PTC and CSOs.
• Maintain knowledge of current and emerging trends in software verification and validation including supporting systems.
• Work collaboratively with PACCAR accounting, development, verification, and validation teams and actively promote cross-division teamwork.
• Define, track, and analyze KPI's (test coverage, pass/fail rates, inflow vs outflow)

Qualifications

• A minimum of seven years of relevant project/process management and leadership
• Experience with project management and scheduling required
• Experience with the Microsoft Suite 
• Test planning for business systems or embedded software required
• Accounting experience preferred
• Previous technical leadership experience in an engineering environment desired, previous controls experience desired
• Experience with portfolio management desired
• Experience with DOORS/ETM or similar software expertise preferred
• Effective communicator and collaborator in a multi-cultural environment
• Excellent time management
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, comfortable presenting to senior managers
• Ability to travel up to 10% 

Education

• BS degree in related field required. Master’s Degree Preferred
• Program Management Professional preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Certifications preferred

Paccar Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive paid time off – Minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education 
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Paid short-and long-term disability program
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including your education, training, or experience. Applicants and employees for this position will not be sponsored for work authorization, including, but not limited to H-1B visas, now or in the future. The salary range for the Integrated Verification and Validation Technical Program Manager is $100,100 - $156,600 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.