Senior Technical Project Manager

Define and drive the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) vision, strategy, and execution roadmap aligned with global OEM objectives.
Translate business goals into prioritized SDV initiatives, programs, and milestones.
Lead phased SDV transformation across vehicle platforms, applications, and lifecycle capabilities.
Benchmark industry and competitor SDV strategies to maintain technological leadership and competitiveness.
Establish long-term plans for software-driven vehicle innovation and digital services.
2. Cross-Functional Program Planning

Identify, define, and prioritize SDV use cases including:

Infotainment Systems
Over-the-Air (OTA) Updates
Digital Key Solutions
Connected Vehicle Services

Collaborate with product management, engineering, business, and digital teams to define priorities and delivery plans.
Define program KPIs, success metrics, and value realization targets.
Establish governance frameworks, milestone tracking, risk management, and executive reporting mechanisms.
Partner with engineering teams to define and evolve SDV architecture covering:

Central Compute Platforms
Zonal Architecture
Vehicle Operating Systems
Middleware Platforms
APIs and Service Integration
OTA Infrastructure

Ensure alignment with industry-leading SDV ecosystems and platforms such as:

Arene
QNX

Enable hardware-software decoupling for scalable software deployment and feature delivery.
4. Ecosystem & Partner Management

Drive collaboration with:

Global engineering teams
Business stakeholders
Tier-1 suppliers

Lead joint planning activities and ensure integration alignment across the partner ecosystem.
Facilitate strategic partnerships supporting SDV platform development and deployment.
5. Connected Operations & Lifecycle Management

Define and manage vehicle lifecycle capabilities including:

OTA Software Updates
Feature Activation/Deactivation
Subscription-Based Features
Software Monetization Models
Release Management
Feature Rollout Planning
Post-Launch Monitoring

Utilize vehicle and customer data analytics to improve feature adoption and operational performance.
6. Business Case Development & Value Realization

Develop and maintain business cases and ROI models supporting:

ECU Consolidation
Cost Optimization
Software Reuse
Subscription Revenue

Align SDV investments with:

Vehicle Volumes
Pricing Models
Customer Lifetime Value (CLV)

Track benefits realization against business objectives and targets.
7. Capability Building & Organizational Development

Assess capability gaps and drive development in:

Embedded Software Engineering
DevOps
Validation & Testing Frameworks

Support establishment of:

SDV Innovation Labs
Simulation & Validation Platforms

Promote SDV best practices, standards, and organizational readiness.
Required Qualifications

Experience

10+ years of experience in:

Automotive Product Planning
Program Management
Connected Vehicle Programs
Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) Initiatives

Experience with OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers preferred.
Proven track record in developing and executing large-scale technology roadmaps.
Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably in:

Computer Science Engineering
Electronics & Communication Engineering

Master's degree preferred.
SDV & Connected Vehicle Expertise
Strong understanding of:

Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) Architecture
Zonal ECU Architectures
Middleware Platforms
Cloud Integration
Platform Knowledge
Exposure to:

Android Automotive
Cloud Ecosystems
API and Service-Oriented Architectures
Experience leading cross-functional programs involving:

Business Teams
Engineering Organizations
IT Functions
Digital Transformation Teams

Strong program governance, planning, risk management, and stakeholder alignment capabilities.
Ability to execute global platform strategies while addressing regional market requirements.
Experience in:

OTA Release Planning
Post-Launch Analytics & Monitoring
Business & Commercial Acumen
Ability to develop and evaluate ROI models around:

ECU Consolidation Savings
Software Reuse Benefits
Software Feature Monetization
Vehicle & Product Lifecycle
Stakeholder Management
Strong experience managing and influencing:

Regional Organizations
Engineering and Product Stakeholders
External Technology Partners
Cross-Regional Governance
Strategic Partnership Management
Preferred Qualifications

Experience with QNX and Android Automotive ecosystems.
Exposure to SDV platform transformation programs.
Knowledge of cloud-native vehicle software architectures.
Experience in connected vehicle business models and software monetization strategies.

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