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Interra Information Technologies (InterraIT)

Delivery Head – Automotive & Embedded Engineering (AUTOSAR / DevOps)

Interra Information Technologies (InterraIT) · Pune Division, Maharashtra, India

  • On site
  • Full-time
  • $150,000 / year
  • Pune Division, Maharashtra, India

Job highlights

  • Lead automotive embedded engineering delivery portfolio.
  • Own program delivery, customer success, and growth.
  • Manage AUTOSAR, DevOps, and embedded software.
  • Ensure quality, cost, and timeline adherence.
  • Build and mentor engineering teams.

About the role

Delivery Head – Automotive & Embedded Engineering (AUTOSAR / DevOps)

Location: Pune (Onsite)

Industry: Engineering IT Services / Product Engineering Services (Automotive)

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

We are seeking a Technical Delivery Head to lead and scale our Automotive Embedded Engineering delivery portfolio from Pune. This leader will own end-to-end program delivery, customer success, engineering excellence, and growth for multi-project engagements in areas such as AUTOSAR (Classic/Adaptive), ECU software, middleware/BSW, diagnostics, functional safety, cybersecurity, toolchains, CI/CD, and DevOps for embedded.

You will be accountable for delivery governance, quality, cost, timelines, customer satisfaction, and team capability building, while partnering closely with Sales, Pre-sales, and Solution Architects to grow accounts and improve win rates.

Key Responsibilities

Delivery Leadership & Program Governance
  • Own end-to-end delivery for multiple automotive embedded programs (fixed-bid / T&M / hybrid models).
  • Establish delivery governance: project planning, RAID management, milestones, reporting, steering committees, and executive stakeholder updates.
  • Ensure predictable delivery outcomes across schedule, effort, budget, scope, quality, and risk.
  • Drive delivery transformation using best practices from Agile, SAFe, and hybrid engineering delivery models.
  • Build a culture of engineering discipline, accountability, continuous improvement, and customer-first execution.
Automotive Embedded Engineering Ownership (Technical & Execution)
  • Provide technical leadership for delivery in: AUTOSAR Classic/Adaptive architecture, configuration, integration; BSW, RTE, MCAL, ECU integration and validation; Diagnostics (UDS), CAN/LIN/FlexRay/Ethernet, bootloaders, OTA; Embedded C/C++, RTOS, microcontrollers, BSP/driver integration; Model-based development (MATLAB/Simulink) where applicable.
  • Review key technical decisions and ensure solution integrity with architects/tech leads.
  • Ensure adherence to automotive standards and quality expectations such as: ASPICE, ISO 26262 (functional safety), ISO/SAE 21434 (cybersecurity) (as applicable to scope).
DevOps / CI-CD for Embedded & Engineering Productivity
  • Drive adoption of DevOps for embedded: automated builds, static analysis, unit testing, integration testing, and release pipelines.
  • Establish CI/CD practices using relevant tools (example ecosystem): Git (GitLab/GitHub/Bitbucket), Jenkins/Azure DevOps, artifact repositories; Testing frameworks, code quality gates, and automation dashboards.
  • Define and enforce Definition of Done, quality gates, traceability, and release hygiene.
  • Improve engineering throughput via automation, reusable accelerators, and platform/tool standardization.
Customer Success & Stakeholder Management
  • Act as primary escalation point for delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Build strong relationships with customer engineering leadership (Director/VP/Program Managers).
  • Ensure high CSAT/NPS, transparent communication, and proactive risk mitigation.
  • Support account growth through: Identifying whitespace opportunities, Proposing roadmap initiatives, Renewals and expansion planning.
Financial, Commercial & Contract Management
  • Own program financials: GM%, leakage control, utilization, billing, forecasting.
  • Manage scope changes, change requests, contract adherence, and commercial negotiations in partnership with Sales/BD.
  • Run periodic reviews: revenue, margins, delivery health, staffing, and corrective actions.
People Leadership & Capability Building
  • Lead and mentor engineering managers, tech leads, Scrum Masters, and project managers.
  • Build scalable teams: hiring plans, onboarding frameworks, competency matrices, and training roadmaps.
  • Drive performance management, succession planning, and leadership development.
  • Create and maintain strong engineering culture: knowledge sharing, communities of practice, tech forums.
Pre-sales & Solutioning Support
  • Partner with pre-sales on: RFP/RFQ responses, estimation, solution design, delivery plans; Due diligence, technical workshops, discovery engagements; Transition-to-delivery planning and project kickoffs.
  • Contribute to creation of offerings/accelerators in AUTOSAR/embedded/DevOps space.

Success Metrics (KPIs)

  • On-time delivery rate and milestone predictability
  • Quality: defect leakage, rework %, customer-reported issues, audit outcomes
  • Financial: gross margin %, utilization %, revenue realization, leakage control
  • Customer success: CSAT/NPS, escalations reduction, renewals/expansions
  • Engineering productivity: cycle time, automation coverage, pipeline stability
  • People: attrition %, team capability index, hiring closure rate

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or master’s in engineering (CS/IT/ECE/EEE/Instrumentation) or equivalent.
  • 15+ years of experience in Engineering/IT services delivery, with 8+ years leading large automotive engineering programs.
  • Strong experience delivering in Automotive domain (OEM/Tier-1/Tier-2 ecosystem).
  • Proven leadership delivering embedded software and AUTOSAR programs end-to-end.
  • Experience scaling teams (multi-project / multi-customer) and running delivery governance.

Must-Have Technical Expertise

  • AUTOSAR Classic (and/or Adaptive): architecture, integration, configuration, BSW/RTE concepts.
  • Embedded development & integration: C/C++, RTOS basics, microcontroller ecosystem, ECU integration.
  • Automotive protocols: CAN/LIN/FlexRay/Ethernet, UDS diagnostics.
  • DevOps / CI/CD for engineering: build automation, testing automation, quality gates, traceability.
  • Familiarity with ASPICE/ISO 26262/ISO 21434 expectations and how they affect delivery and documentation.

Nice-to-Have

  • Exposure to SDV (Software Defined Vehicle) programs, zonal architecture, OTA pipelines.
  • Experience with cloud connected vehicle platforms, edge gateways, or vehicle data pipelines.
  • Experience with tools such as Vector (CANoe/CANalyzer), ETAS, dSPACE, EB tresos, DaVinci (depending on customer stack).
  • Experience leading global teams and multi-site delivery (India + EU/US/APAC).

Core Competencies

  • Executive stakeholder management and communication
  • Strong program management, risk management, and decision-making
  • Financial acumen and contract/commercial understanding
  • Hiring, team building, coaching, and performance management
  • Customer-first mindset with strong escalation handling
  • Strategic thinking + hands-on problem-solving

Work Model

  • Base location: Pune
  • Offsite/Onsite as per program needs (customer workshops, PI planning, major releases)
  • Travel: Up to 10–20% depending on customer geography

Key skills/competency

  • Delivery Head Automotive Embedded Engineering
  • AUTOSAR (Classic/Adaptive)
  • Embedded C/C++
  • DevOps / CI/CD
  • Functional Safety (ISO 26262)
  • Cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434)
  • ASPICE
  • Program Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Customer Relationship Management

Skills & topics

  • Delivery Head
  • Automotive Engineering
  • Embedded Systems
  • AUTOSAR
  • DevOps
  • CI/CD
  • Functional Safety
  • Cybersecurity
  • Program Management
  • Team Leadership
  • C++
  • RTOS
  • Microcontrollers
  • CAN
  • UDS
  • ASPICE
  • ISO 26262
  • ISO 21434
  • IT Services
  • Product Engineering

How to get hired

  • Tailor your resume: Highlight your 15+ years of delivery experience, focusing on automotive embedded systems, AUTOSAR, and DevOps leadership. Quantify achievements in scaling teams and managing large programs.
  • Craft a compelling cover letter: Directly address how your experience aligns with InterraIT's needs for an Automotive Embedded Engineering Delivery Head, emphasizing your technical expertise and leadership skills.
  • Showcase technical depth: Be prepared to discuss your hands-on experience with AUTOSAR (Classic/Adaptive), embedded C/C++, automotive protocols, and CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems.
  • Demonstrate leadership acumen: Articulate your approach to team building, performance management, stakeholder communication, and financial oversight for complex delivery engagements.
  • Research InterraIT: Understand their position in product engineering services and their focus on automotive clients to align your responses with their business objectives.

Technical preparation

Master AUTOSAR Classic/Adaptive architecture.,Deep dive into embedded C/C++ and RTOS.,Practice automotive protocols and diagnostics.,Build CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems.

Behavioral questions

Describe leading large automotive delivery programs.,How do you manage customer escalations effectively?,Share an example of building a high-performing team.,Explain your approach to financial and contract management.

Frequently asked questions

What is the primary focus for the Delivery Head – Automotive & Embedded Engineering role at InterraIT?
The Delivery Head will be responsible for leading and scaling InterraIT's Automotive Embedded Engineering delivery portfolio from Pune. This includes end-to-end program delivery, ensuring customer success, driving engineering excellence, and fostering growth for multi-project engagements in areas like AUTOSAR, embedded software, and DevOps for embedded systems.
What specific technical expertise is required for this Delivery Head position?
Key technical expertise includes AUTOSAR Classic/Adaptive architecture and integration, embedded development (C/C++, RTOS, microcontrollers), automotive protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet), and DevOps/CI-CD practices for embedded engineering. Familiarity with ASPICE, ISO 26262, and ISO/SAE 21434 is also crucial.
How much experience is needed to be considered for the Delivery Head role at InterraIT?
Candidates should have at least 15 years of experience in Engineering/IT services delivery, with a minimum of 8 years specifically leading large automotive engineering programs. Strong experience in delivering embedded software and AUTOSAR programs end-to-end is essential.
What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) for this role?
Success will be measured by KPIs such as on-time delivery, quality metrics (defect leakage, rework), financial performance (gross margin, utilization), customer satisfaction (CSAT/NPS), engineering productivity (cycle time, automation), and people metrics (attrition, team capability).
Does this Delivery Head position involve travel, and if so, how much?
Yes, the role involves some travel, estimated at 10-20% depending on customer geography. This travel may be required for customer workshops, PI planning, major releases, or other program needs, aligning with the hybrid work model.
What is the expected work arrangement for the Delivery Head role in Pune?
The base location for this role is Pune, with an onsite work arrangement. However, there may be requirements for offsite/onsite work depending on program needs, such as customer workshops or key project phases.
What are the core competencies InterraIT looks for in this Delivery Head role?
InterraIT seeks candidates with strong executive stakeholder management, program management, risk management, and decision-making skills. Financial acumen, contract understanding, hiring and team-building capabilities, a customer-first mindset, and strategic problem-solving are also vital.