Technical Project Manager

Role Summary

Lead the definition, planning, and execution of the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) strategy and roadmap, aligning regional and global objectives to deliver next-generation connected vehicle capabilities. Drive cross-functional collaboration across business, engineering, IT, and digital teams while enabling scalable SDV platforms, connected services, and lifecycle management.

1. SDV Strategy & Roadmap

• 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

  • Voice User Interface (VUI)

  • 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.

3. SDV Architecture & Platform Planning

• 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

  • Cloud Connectivity

  • OTA Infrastructure

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

  • Arene

  • QNX

  • Android Automotive

  • Cloud Platforms

• 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

  • Technology partners

• 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

• Establish frameworks for:

  • Release Management

  • Feature Rollout Planning

  • Post-Launch Monitoring

  • Continuous Improvement

• 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

  • Feature Monetization

• Align SDV investments with:

  • Product Strategy

  • 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

  • Cloud Technologies

  • DevOps

  • Engineering Tools & Automation

  • Validation & Testing Frameworks

• Support establishment of:

  • SDV Innovation Labs

  • Prototyping Environments

  • Simulation & Validation Platforms

• Promote SDV best practices, standards, and organizational readiness.

Experience

• 10 years of experience in:

  • Automotive Product Planning

  • Program Management

  • Technology Strategy

  • 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

  • Automotive Engineering

• Master's degree preferred.

Technical Competencies

SDV & Connected Vehicle Expertise

Strong understanding of:

• Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) Architecture

• Centralized Computing

• Zonal ECU Architectures

• OTA Update Systems

• Vehicle Operating Systems

• Middleware Platforms

• Cloud Integration

• Connected Vehicle Ecosystems

Platform Knowledge

Exposure to:

• Arene Platform

• QNX

• Android Automotive

• Cloud Ecosystems

• API and Service-Oriented Architectures

Program Leadership

• Experience leading cross-functional programs involving:

• o    Business Teams

• o    Engineering Organizations

• o    IT Functions

• o    Digital Transformation Teams

• Strong program governance, planning, risk management, and stakeholder alignment capabilities.

• Ability to execute global platform strategies while addressing regional market requirements.

Connected Vehicle Lifecycle Management

Experience in:

• OTA Release Planning

• Feature Deployment & Enablement

• Subscription Service Management

• Post-Launch Analytics & Monitoring

• Continuous Product Improvement

Business & Commercial Acumen

Ability to develop and evaluate ROI models around:

• ECU Consolidation Savings

• Software Reuse Benefits

• Subscription Revenue Models

• Software Feature Monetization

• Vehicle & Product Lifecycle 

Stakeholder Management

Strong experience managing and influencing:

• Global Affiliates

• Regional Organizations

• Executive Leadership Teams

• Engineering and Product Stakeholders

• External Technology Partners

Expertise in:

• KPI Definition & Tracking

• Executive Reporting

• Cross-Regional Governance

• Strategic Partnership Management

• 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.