What are the responsibilities and job description for the SDV Program Manager - Automotive Software position at Global Connect Technologies?
SDV Program Manager – Automotive Software
Location: Warrendale, PA
We are looking for an experienced SDV Program Manager to lead Software-Defined Vehicle strategy, roadmap, and cross-functional automotive software programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive SDV strategy, roadmap, and program execution.
- Manage SDV use cases including OTA, Infotainment, Digital Key, VUI, and Connected Vehicle Services.
- Coordinate with engineering, product, suppliers, and technology partners.
- Support Central Compute, Zonal Architecture, Vehicle OS, Middleware, APIs, Cloud, and OTA platforms.
- Manage KPIs, milestones, risks, governance, and executive reporting.
- Develop business cases, ROI models, cost optimization, and software monetization strategies.
- Support software lifecycle, release management, feature activation, and post-launch improvements.
Must Have:
- Strong SDV / connected vehicle experience.
- Experience in program management and cross-functional leadership.
- Understanding of OTA, vehicle software architecture, cloud connectivity, and automotive platforms.
- Strong stakeholder and partner management skills.
- Experience with QNX, Android Automotive, Arene, or cloud platforms is a plus.