Technical Product Owner (In-Car)

Job Tittle: Technical Product Owner (In-Car)

Location: (Onsite) Plano, TX

Duration: Long Term Contract (12 24 Months)

Job Description:

Experience: 10 15 Years (7 10 years in Connected Services, In-Car Systems, Product Ownership)

Core Skills: Connected Vehicle Platforms (In-Car Systems, Telematics/Infotainment), Cloud & Mobile Integration (AWS, Azure, iOS/Android App integration), Product Ownership (Backlog Management, Requirement Prioritization, Stakeholder Alignment), Functional Specifications & Launch Readiness, Regional Requirement Mapping (NA, EU, AU), Quality Assurance & Testing Support, Cross-Team Collaboration (Horizontal: Privacy, Security, Evaluation, App, Cloud Server | Vertical: in-car devices), Agile/SAFe

Other: Jira, Confluence, Figma, MS Teams/Slack, API Management (REST/GraphQL), CI/CD familiarity, QA/Validation Support, Automotive Domain Standards (AUTOSAR, ISO 26262, Cybersecurity Standards), OTA Updates, UX/UI Collaboration, Stakeholder Management (Leadership, Management, External Vendors), Connected Car, IoT, Cloud Integration, In-Car UX

Soft Skills: Leadership & Stakeholder Communication, Analytical & Problem-Solving, Driving Cross-Functional Alignment, Strong Presentation & Reporting Skills, Forward-looking Mindset

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

What we re looking for

• Own connected in-car product development to ensure delivery aligned with program and vehicle milestones.
• Act as the primary interface to the Product team in Japan and external stakeholders for requirement gathering, reporting, and alignment.
• Consolidate scattered requirements from NA, EU, AU regions into functional specifications and ensure compliance in design, as well as support Q&A sessions with development teams.
• Drive design and development teams to meet agreed program timelines while addressing dependencies and blockers.
• Ensure smooth integration between horizontal teams (Evaluation, Privacy, Security, App, Cloud Server) and vertical teams (in-car devices).
• Support Launch Readiness and go-to-market activities for connected vehicle features and services.
• Collaborate on QA validation and issue resolution, ensuring alignment with end-to-end system requirements.
• Experience in connected car / IoT services with mobile app integration is highly recommended.
• Strong documentation and status reporting to leadership, TMC, and external partners.

What you ll be doing

• Work closely with engineering, design, QA, and operations to deliver connected product features.
• Manage backlog, priorities, and sprint planning ensuring alignment with global and regional requirements.
• Support test planning, QA sessions, and validation activities with development and evaluation teams.
• Monitor and track milestone delivery, escalating risks and providing mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to system documentation, functional specifications, and reporting frameworks.
• Drive alignment between business needs, vehicle programs, and technical feasibility.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to address customer issues post-launch and provide continuous improvements.
• Lead and support weekly status meetings and leadership reporting, ensuring visibility across program stakeholders.
• Stay updated on emerging connected car and IoT trends, ensuring forward-looking product ownership practices.