Change Manager

Company Description

C Ahead Technologies is an innovative company providing IT Services, Digital Technologies, Strategic AI Workforce, and Outsourcing solutions. The company is globally recognized for its strong relationships, cost-effective delivery, and deep focus on customer needs. Celebrating over 20 years in business, C Ahead enjoys a robust ecosystem of trusted customers, employees, partners, and vendors. The company is rapidly growing, building competencies in IT Services, especially in Digital Space like Cloud, Mobility, Big Data, and Security, with experience in ERP, CRM, HR, Custom Development, Reconciliation, and Testing. C Ahead has a global footprint, with operations in India, the US, UK, Singapore, South Africa, and Australia.

Role Description

Job Title: Change Manager – Automotive Systems Engineering

Location:
 Ingolstadt/Moensheim

Employment Type:
Full-time

Language Requirement:
 
German (C1 or above)
 and 
English
 – Mandatory

Work Authorization:
 Open to any citizen with valid EU work authorization

Mode:
Hybrid- 3 days office

Job Summary:

We are seeking a proactive and experienced 
Change Manager
 to lead change management initiatives in complex automotive system development projects. This role involves close collaboration with OEMs, suppliers, and internal teams to manage evolving requirements, ensure quality standards, and drive agile execution. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ASPICE-compliant system engineering and agile project leadership, with excellent bilingual communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Change & Configuration Management:

Lead and manage 
change requests
 across the product development lifecycle.

Evaluate the impact of changes on system requirements, architecture, and timelines.

Ensure traceability and documentation of all changes in compliance with ASPICE standards.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

Interface with 
OEMs (VW, MB, BMW, Stellantis)
, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to align on requirements, priorities, and delivery expectations.

Act as the central point of contact for change-related discussions and decisions.

Agile Project Leadership:

Co-lead 
Agile ceremonies
 (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, Retrospectives) alongside the Scrum Master.

Ensure sprint goals are clearly defined, tracked, and achieved.

Facilitate backlog grooming and sprint planning in response to change requests.

System Engineering & ASPICE Compliance:

Ensure all change-related activities comply with 
ASPICE SYS.1, SYS.2, and SYS.3
 processes.

Support the derivation and validation of system requirements impacted by changes.

Team Leadership:

Lead and coordinate a 
project team of 10+ engineers
, ensuring effective communication and task ownership.

Promote a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications:

Education:
 Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Automotive Engineering, or related field.

Experience:
 Minimum 
8+ years
 in automotive systems engineering or project/change management.

Technical Skills:

Strong understanding of 
ASPICE
 system-level processes.

Experience working with 
German OEMs
 (VW, MB, BMW, Stellantis).

Familiarity with 
Agile methodologies
 and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).

Leadership:
 Proven experience in managing 
project teams of 10+
 members.

Language:
 Any work visa.Fluent in 
German (C1 or above)
 and 
English
 – both are mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with 
Change Management tools
 (e.g., IBM Rational Change, PTC Windchill).

Knowledge of 
Functional Safety (ISO 26262)
 and 
AUTOSAR
.

Strong analytical and negotiation skills.