Senior Project Manager (A-SPICE, Compliance)

Our Mission : Driving technology always feels old. Not by a little bit. We believe vehicles can be a thousand times smarter, safer, and more connected to the world around us, and our mission is to see it happen. In 2019, we joined forces with Honda as their first startup acquisition, and now we’re expanding our vision into building the future of electric vehicles (BEV) for millions of people around the world. Why Drivemode :   Join Drivemode for an exciting startup environment and a vibrant culture that combines impactful work, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits. By becoming a part of our team, you'll contribute to a crucial mission that revolutionizes the way people engage with vehicles, addressing both business needs and the world's environmental challenges. This presents an exceptional opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation and drive Honda's success in the EV market. About The Role : Drive, coordinate, and continuously improve our A-SPICE-aligned development process while laying the groundwork for cybersecurity compliance (ISO 21434 / UNR155). You will own the project plan, shepherd cross-functional teams, and ensure that process improvements land on time, on budget, and with measurable impact. You will work closely with a senior project manager, leading the compliance process implementation.

What You Will Do

• Manage the plan – Collaborate with the Compliance Lead to build the integrated A-SPICE + cybersecurity process implementation roadmap and schedule. Maintain it by managing the risk log and deliver concise status updates to assist the Compliance Lead steer the strategy.
• Facilitate & Align – Run recurring syncs, issue boards, and retros with engineering, QA, product, and external auditors; surface blockers early.
• Coordinate process assets – Coordinate the creation, review, and rollout of compliant process assets (SOPs, templates, checklists) that are easy for our squads to adopt.
• Drive audit readiness – Lead internal gap assessments, manage assessor logistics, and keep evidence audit-ready. Work with the Compliance Lead to implement corrective-action as the squads learn to adopt the new process.
• Metrics & Continuous Improvement – Define KPIs (, process conformance, defect escape rate) and drive PDCA cycles to hit Level B targets.
• Enable the teams : Act as first-line coach for Engineering, QA, and Product on new workflows.
• Champion culture change : Reframe compliance as a speed booster - proving that disciplined processes clear roadblocks and help us ship faster.
• Partner with other project managers to ensure compliance milestones mesh with ongoing release efforts. Proactively surface cross-domain risks before they become issues.

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