Director Product Management, Automotive

About Aeris Communications Inc.

For more than three decades, Aeris has been a trusted cellular IoT leader enabling the biggest IoT programs and opportunities across Automotive, Utilities and Energy, Fleet Management and Logistics, Medical Devices, and Manufacturing. Our IoT technology expertise serves a global ecosystem of 7,000 enterprise customers and 30 mobile network operator partners, and 90 million IoT devices across the world. Aeris powers today’s connected smart world with innovative technologies and borderless connectivity that simplify management, enhance security, optimize performance, and drive growth.

Aeris holds a highly regarded position as a trusted partner to renowned automotive OEMs, including Volkswagen and Mitsubishi. Our state-of-the-art connected vehicle platform, the Aeris Mobility Suite (AMS), has been recognized by our customers for its outstanding functionality, swift time-to-market, and unparalleled performance. This success has fueled rapid growth in our automotive business, driven by the satisfaction of our existing customers, and positioned us for hypergrowth as we expand our services to additional automotive clients. As a leading provider of automotive technology, Aeris remains committed to driving innovation and shaping the future of connected vehicles, playing a pivotal role in the evolution of the Mobility Ecosystem and Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) landscape.

As a Director of Product Management, you will provide leadership in product innovation leveraging our Aeris Mobility Suite (AMS) platform, drive activities that includes defining and refining our product strategy for Software Defined Vehicles (SDV).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Product Strategy: Identify target markets, define product vision, and set goals and objectives for the product.
• Conduct Market Research: Gather and analyze data on customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscape to inform product development and positioning.
• Create Product Roadmaps: Develop a plan for the product's development and release, and communicating this plan to stakeholders.
• Create User Stories: Create user stories that describe the desired functionality and behavior of the product from the perspective of the customer based on the market research.
• Manage the Product Lifecycle: Oversee the development, launch, and ongoing maintenance and improvement of the product.
• Establish Performance Metrics: Create performance metrics to measure the success of the product, including key performance indicators such as market share, and revenue.
• Outline the Financial Projection: Create the financial projection outlining the projected revenue, expenses, and profit margins for the next 5 years based on the target market share, product strategy, and pricing strategy.
• Manage the product budget and resources: Work with Engineering, Sales and Marketing to allocate resources and manage costs to ensure that the product is delivered on time and within budget.
• Collaborate in developing Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy: Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to develop Go-to-Market strategy for bringing the product to market.
• Being the voice of the customer: Represent the needs and wants of the customer throughout the product development process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, or a related field with MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience (8 years) in product management or solution architecture roles within the automotive industry.
• Deep understanding of the automotive ecosystem including the key challenges as it relates to next gen connected car.
• Demonstrated success in leading product teams and driving product strategy and development.
• Must have solid understanding of automotive architecture, and connected car solutions.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret market data to make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas in a clear and concise manner.
• Innovative mindset with a passion for creating groundbreaking solutions that exceed customer expectations.
• A strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term vision with short-term execution.
• Strong leadership abilities, fostering collaboration and empowering team members. Minimum Educational and Work Experience essential to perform the job

Aeris is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

As part of our hiring process, Aeris may conduct background checks to verify the information provided in your application and assess your suitability for the role. The scope and type of checks will comply with the applicable laws and regulations of the country where the position is based. Additional detail will be provided via the formal application process.

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may also be modified in the future. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

Aeris also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical / dental / vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.