Director Software Engineering

Job Description

Appealing Points:

• Lead high-impact connectivity and telematics programs across global, cross-functional teams, significantly influencing product strategy, delivery processes, and system solutions.
• Work in a cutting-edge embedded systems and connectivity environment, driving both hardware and software delivery while optimizing processes, costs, and team efficiency.
• Enjoy a highly collaborative, multicultural workplace with opportunities to innovate, travel, and shape strategic decisions at the department level.

Annaul Salary: 15 Million and above

Job Description:

• This s is a stakeholder with primary business and technical responsibility for the Solution developed by the Connectivity team. This position supports and is acting on behalf of the VP Connectivity Programs to manage all activities focused on delivering the project artifacts. The role owner will indirectly manage all the key functions in the Customer Group team members towards making successful delivery of the projects for a subset of running Connectivity projects.

Job Responsibility:

• Supervise on behalf of VP Connectivity Programs cross-geographic PM teams who are the key delivery responsible for assigned telematic projects.
• Manage forecast and planning for assigned connectivity projects.
• Enable project teams to offer the solution without major engineering effort and development.
• Creation of optimal delivery process and system
• Drive delivery of the entire system including hardware and software to meet customer requirements
• Budget forecasting and management for assigned telematics programs
• Solution development for the new projects
• Responsible for any sub suppliers who deliver the product leveraging the Customer Project Management
• Identify and establish cost down measures and optimization potential for products and engineering
• Interact closely under constant synchronization with company teams and in particular with SBU global teams in other geographies including Romania and Japan development center.
• Leads by example, motivates and manages the teams working on different projects by objectives
• Defines, drives and monitors activities within the organization to achieve maximum synergies and efficiency
• Contributes to the formation of strategy and plans at department level
• Has the ability to innovate (as necessary) towards using new processes and methods to improve efficiency or to react to changing project timing/requirements.
• Acts within a multicultural environment and is point of contact for all stakeholders inside and outside of the SBU Connectivity organization
• Maintain a process-oriented culture within the team. Identify, track & demonstrate continuous improvement across KPIs.

Job Qualification:

• Masters in Engineering (Computer Science, information systems or equivalent experience)
• Effective Experience in managing multinational teams and domains
• Program Delivery Expertise
• Industry expertise in Connectivity domain
• Good communication and coordination skills while working in multi-site environment
• Strong networking capabilities across Business Units in a multinational environment
• Good Leadership Skills
• Ability and affinity to understand technical concepts in embedded system environment
• Effectively supervising, leading, and delegating tasks and authority
• Financial acumen to manage budgeting and forecasting
• Efficiently meeting deadlines, schedules, and target dates
• Excellent English communication skills both written and verbal
• Be willing to travel up to 30%, domestic only OR domestic and international travel
• Successfully complete a background investigation/Aptitude Test as a condition of employment.

Nice to have:

• Software Expertise
• PMP
• Experience with global automotive OEMs
• Distinct diplomatic and soft skills

Language Profficiency: Basic level Japanese (N5)and business level English.

Company Description:

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, COMPANY designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. COMPANY is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with COMPANY audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. COMPANY has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March 2017, COMPANY is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. COMPANY offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with COMPANY!