Kieran McEnery

About Kieran McEnery

I am an executive leader with 30+ years of experience driving Agile Transformation, Digital Innovation, and Product Delivery across Automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, EV/Battery Systems, and Enterprise Technology. My career has focused on aligning executive strategy with engineering practices to deliver complex software and systems on time, at scale, and with measurable business impact.As Vice President, Agile Transformation at Stellantis, I partner with global leadership to transform the SWX organization into a software-first enterprise. I drive product-led transformation, shifting from project-based to value stream funding to enable cross-functional product teams to focus on outcomes. I guide engineering practices that balance iterative, continuous product delivery with the rigor of program milestones, compliance, and vehicle launch readiness. This ensures Stellantis delivers software products, features, and fixes pre- and post-launch, while meeting safety, cybersecurity, and quality standards.Previously, as Director of Digital Transformation at Our Next Energy (ONE), I built and scaled the Battery Management System (BMS) engineering organization. I implemented CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, automated validation (unit, HIL, release). These practices supported rapid growth while ensuring functional safety, cybersecurity compliance, and reliable software delivery in a high-demand EV startup.At Accenture, I delivered large-scale modernization programs for global Automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers as Senior Manager, Agile Software Engineering Transformation. I deployed Scaled Agile practices, ALM/PLM integrations, and feature decomposition to improve engineering velocity, quality, and collaboration. Earlier at IBM Global Services, I led digital and HR transformation programs, designed enterprise ALM/PLM architectures, and delivered solutions for automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing clients.I am recognized for: Leading enterprise-wide Agile and product-led transformation Building engineering practices and frameworks for global delivery Driving iterative and continuous improvement while meeting program milestones Scaling software, systems, and product engineering organizations Delivering compliance (ISO 26262, ASPICE, ISO 21434) and traceability frameworks Aligning software, hardware, and systems engineering to deliver integrated products Advising C-suite executives on transformation, governance, and operating modelsMy vision is to help organizations operate like technology innovators—fast, iterative, and customer-focused.

Experience

1. Vice President, Agile Transformation

   Stellantis

   Sep 2023 — Present · Auburn Hills, MI, US

   As Vice President of Agile Transformation at Stellantis, I lead enterprise-wide initiatives within the SWX organization, driving the company’s evolution into a software-first mobility enterprise. My mandate is to accelerate innovation, improve customer lifetime value, and deliver software products and fixes both pre-launch and through continuous post-launch deployment, while maintaining strict alignment with program milestones and vehicle launch requirements.I champion the shift from project-based delivery to value stream funding, empowering cross-functional product teams to own customer problems, deliver outcomes, and continuously enhance software products. I focus on embedding modern engineering practices—including iterative development, requirements traceability, compliance frameworks, and cross-domain integration—into Stellantis’ global operating model. By harmonizing iterative delivery with milestone-based discipline, I ensure that software maturity, quality, and readiness align seamlessly with hardware, brand, and regulatory expectations.I partner closely with Stellantis leadership to shape governance, define operating models, and prioritize initiatives based on business value. My work enables Stellantis to deliver high-quality connected services, smart cockpit experiences, and next-generation vehicle features at scale.Key Achievements: Designed and deployed a product-led transformation framework across SWX. Balanced continuous delivery and program milestone alignment for global vehicle programs. Integrated software, hardware, infotainment, and brand teams into unified delivery. Enable Stellantis to operate with the speed of a technology company while meeting automotive rigor.

Education

• Christian Brothers School, Carlow, Ireland

  High School

  1982 — 1988

• Ulster University

  BSc, Computer Science - Colraine

  1988 — 1992

Skills

• Business Intelligence
• Rational Team Concert
• Data Migration
• Web Applications
• Consulting
• Websphere Process Server
• Enovia
• Oracle
• Matrixone
• Digital Strategy
• Xml
• Database Design
• Sap
• Business Process Improvement
• Plm Tools
• Change Management
• Enterprise Software
• Data Analysis
• IT Transformation
• Collaboration Solutions
• HR Transformation
• Websphere Esb
• Process Improvement
• Websphere Application Server
• Infrastructure
• Software Development
• HR Strategy
• Windchill
• Db2
• Datastage
• Web Design
• Business Process Design
• Web Services
• Working Smarter
• Strategic HR
• Data Modeling
• Business Analysis
• Business Process Re-Engineering
• Websphere Mq
• Enovia V6