Product Manager

SHAPE THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY FROM DAY ONE.

This position is part of our middleware and DevOps platform in San Francisco, CA.

Summary:

At Aptiv we are well aware of the impact our solutions have on the world as leading Automotive Tier1 Supplier. But we won’t rest until everybody knows. We are seeking a qualified product manager for our middleware and DevOps platform group to extend our global reach through expert discovery and exploration of new and untapped business opportunities and relationships. Our ideal candidate will be trusted to dive right in, take the lead, use initiative, and help build billion-dollar business that help make everyday activities easier for people around the world. Highly skilled at sales and business operations, this person will join and inspire a team of like-minded go-getters to achieve our company vision.

As a product manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the development roadmap of our middleware and DevOps platform, from the development stage until it’s in the hands of customers. This is a new product organization Aptiv has launched and you will be at the forefront of industry transformation with cutting-edge technology. You will be responsible for the overall product vision and strategy, creation and execution of product roadmap, assessment of the market opportunity and resource requirements working closely with Product Marketing and Sales, and leading the team with product management best practices. A qualified product manager will not only deliver on the promises to investors and customers but also shape the organization into a product-focused organization.

As the product manager, you will play a pivotal role in the development of middleware and DevOps platform and will play a key role for Aptiv SW product strategy, adopting a strategic approach to break down barriers and enhance our customer relationships towards a software defined vehicle. You’ll build your network of customers and our technical leads with business view in mind and the intention to start and grow business with the middleware and DevOps platform and form the roadmap for the technology development.

To us nothing is impossible, you will have autonomy to explore your curiosity, having fun and celebrating success along the way.

Objectives of this Role:

• Create and manage product roadmap and development ahead of OEM customers' RFPs

• Help build business case for middleware and DevOps platform

• Drive reuse and ensure product competitiveness in the market

• Lead cross-functional team to ensure products are delivered on time, at-quality, and fit with the market needs

Responsibilities:

Own DevOps platform and middleware product strategy

• Build and update robust business case, including staffing needs (resourcing requirements) and revenue potential, aligned to product roadmap

• Collaborate with Product Marketing to assess the competitive landscape and reflect market intel in business case

• Collaborate with Product Marketing and Sales to ensure customer feedback is incorporated in future product development and roadmap processes

• Manage all elements of product pricing and service feature sets that can be bundled differently

• Lead product team through product development and roadmap process

• Ensure execution aligns with overall product vision

• Support Product Marketing and Sales with product promotion / marketing content and events

Oversee product design, product launch, lifecycle management, and product reuse

• Drive clarity in product vision, use cases, and product roadmap to enable the Engineering and Design teams in product development

• Collaborate with Engineering team to ensure an on time, on budget, and high-quality development and launch of products as defined by product development and roadmap process

• Coordinate with product sales specialists on what customizations and integrations should be marketed to global account directors, program directors, and regional engineering

• Ensure maximum reuse of work, by striving to design products such that it requires minimal customization work to satisfy a broad base of customer requirements

Must Haves (Basic Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or related field

• 5 years of experience in software product management

• Experience developing and delivering highly available and complex systems

• Experience with value based software pricing and agile development methodology

• Experience with cloud-native technology (microservices, Kubernetes, APIs, etc.)

• Extensive understanding of Service Oriented Architecture and POSIX-based embedded systems

• Leadership and people management experience

• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management

• All-hands-on-deck approach with a strategic vision

• Excellent communication / presentation skills

• High degree of commitment, proactiveness, and flexibility

• Proficiency with product management tools (e.g. JIRA)

Nice to Haves (Preferred Qualifications):

• Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or related field

• 8 years of experience in software product management

• Domain expertise in automotive and automotive functional safety requirements (e.g. ISO 26262)

• Familiarity with communication protocols (e.g. DDS, SOME/IP) and vehicle networking (e.g. CAN, LIN, FlexRay, and Ethernet)

• Familiarity with automotive software development (v-cycle, ASPICE, etc.) and testing methods (SIL, HIL, DIL, etc.)

Aptiv Rewards and Advantages:

• Competitive compensation with bonus potential

• Learning and development opportunities

• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers

• Recognition for innovation and excellence

• Opportunities to give back to the community

• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world

• Relocation assistance may be available

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Parental leave, etc.)

Some see differences. We see perspectives that make us stronger.

Diversity and Inclusion are sources of innovation and creativity, both of which are essential to Aptiv’s success. Everyday our diverse team comes together, drives innovation, pursues solutions, and meets challenges using their unique abilities, perspectives and talents, changing what tomorrow brings. When you join our team, you’ll get encouraged to think boldly, express your viewpoint and innovate as a matter of habit.

Some see technology. We see a way to make connections.

At Aptiv, we don’t just see the world differently; we work to change reality. That means developing technology that rewrites the rules of what’s possible in the pursuit of making transportation safer, greener and more connected. Today there are more than 180,000 of us globally, located in 44 countries, and united by one mission. Join the movement and together, let’s change tomorrow.

Internal Use Only: Referral bonus available? Yes

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