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