Assignment description

We are looking for a Business/Process Architect – SUMS (Software Update Management System) to drive the development and governance of software update management processes across the vehicle lifecycle.

The role focuses on defining, maintaining and improving the process landscape required to support compliant, secure and efficient software updates for connected products. You will be responsible for translating regulatory and industry requirements into practical and auditable processes, ensuring alignment between governance, engineering and compliance functions.

As a key member of a cross-functional and international environment, you will work closely with engineering teams, process owners, governance functions and project stakeholders to establish process frameworks, define roles and responsibilities, and ensure consistent implementation across the organization. The role also includes supporting audits, assessments and reviews, as well as driving continuous improvement based on regulatory changes, identified risks and lessons learned.

You will play a central role in ensuring that software update management processes are scalable, compliant and aligned with both organizational objectives and applicable standards throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications:  

• Experience from process development, process architecture, management systems, system engineering, embedded systems, or automotive software development.
• Understanding of regulated product development and the ability to translate regulatory or standard requirements into practical, traceable, and auditable processes.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, compliance, certification, IT, product management, and other stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to align different teams around common ways of working.
• Good analytical skills and the ability to break down complex regulatory or technical requirements into practical process solutions.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and drive topics from analysis to implementation.
• University degree in a relevant technical field
• English, fluent in both oral and written communication 

Meriting:

• Knowledge of UNECE R156, ISO 24089, GB/T 44496, or other road vehicle software update regulations and standards.
• Experience from Software Update Management Systems, Cyber Security Management Systems, type approval, homologation, or regulatory compliance.
• Understanding of embedded software release, ECU software, OTA updates, diagnostic services, or workshop update processes.
• Experience with audits, management systems, quality assurance, evidence-based compliance, or continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with RXSWIN, integrity validation data, software update plans, software update operation information, or software update traceability.
• Experience working with product data, configuration management, PDM systems, ECOs, variant codes, or product instance specifications.
• Experience from a vehicle OEM, supplier, or another regulated technical industry.

You are a collaborative and communicative professional who enjoys working across teams and stakeholder groups. With a strong analytical mindset, you can balance attention to detail with a clear understanding of the bigger picture.

You are comfortable facilitating discussions, building alignment and guiding others toward effective ways of working. Thriving in an international environment, you communicate confidently in English and have a natural ability to understand different perspectives and translate them into practical solutions.