OTA Release Lead

For our client we are looking for an OTA Release Lead . Description of the assignment OTA Release Lead owns OTA deployment from release preparation through Pilot, Grey Scale, Full Rollout, and post-release monitoring, ensuring compliance with R156/SUMS • Own the OTA release plan, scope, milestones, deployment strategy, and rollout gates. • Align OTA plans and release decisions with China teams. • Coordinate OTA activities across Development, Integration, Validation, Cybersecurity, and Operations teams. • Consolidate and report EU readiness, Pilot results, Grey Scale verification status, risks, and deployment recommendations. • Ensure software maturity, test completion, deployment approvals, rollback readiness, and recovery preparedness before release. • Plan and execute Pilot and Grey Scale deployments in accordance with applicable requirements. • Define go/no-go criteria and release acceptance for each deployment phase. • Lead OTA release checkpoints, approval forums, and go-live decision reviews. • Coordinate verification activities and evaluate deployment results. • Monitor deployment KPIs, update success rates, customer impact, and incident trends. • Identify, manage, and escalate critical quality, cybersecurity, compliance, and deployment risks. • Drive the resolution of release blockers and cross-functional dependencies. • Follow up on actions and commitments affecting OTA deployment success. • Report post-release performance, incidents, lessons learned, and recovery actions. • Ensure compliance with SUMS, CSMS, R156, and internal OTA governance. Qualifications and skills required for the role • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, or related field • Have 10 years of experience in the automotive business and gained proficiency when working in or close to product development projects • Deep knowledge of OTA processes, SUMS compliance, and cybersecurity standards. • Strong ability to manage complex dependencies across multiple teams and regions. Personal attributes • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. • Analytical mindset for risk assessment and mitigation. • Organizational skills for planning and coordination. • Native mandarin is an advantage