We are CARIAD, the automotive software company of the Volkswagen Group.Our teams build automotive software platforms and digital customer functions for iconic brands like Audi, Volkswagen, and Porsche –supporting the Volkswagen Group in becoming the leading automotive technology company. With CARIDIANS in Germany, the USA, China, Estonia, and India, we are transforming automotive mobility for everyone.
Questions about this position? Contact Dominic Martins Pinto at dominic.martins.pinto@cariad.technology.
Join us and be part of this exciting journey!
YOUR TEAM
Within the Tech Center “IIX – Interior, Infotainment & Digital Experience” you will be part of creating one future cross-brand, standardized infotainment and digital experience platform of the Volkswagen Group. Having you in our team, you will unfold expertise in customer-centric software development for infotainment in the car, mobile and beyond.
As Solution Manager (m/f/d), you are part of a group of passionate and determined people who continuously strive for pushing the boundaries and who all share the same vision: To provide the best possible customer experience across the entire mobility journey by offering extended infotainment systems and functionalities combined with services for connected cars within a data-driven automotive ecosystem, no matter what brand or product they choose.
WHAT WILL YOU DO
* Technical and Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the technical roadmap for the infotainment platform in alignment with the organization’s strategic goals for the Agile Release Trains (ARTs)
* Operate within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment, reporting directly to the Solution Lead
* Steer the work at Solution level and align with multiple Suppliers and ARTs within the Solution, in particular: Base Platform, Platform Middleware, Android Platform, Audio and Vehicle Interface
* Alignment with the Portfolio/Stakeholders to drill down business priorities and represent the Solution
* Manage priorize the Solution Train Backlog and communicate these Priorities to Product Managers (PM) and Solution Architects (SA)
* Escalate and ensure problem-solving processes to grant a successful delivery
WHO YOU ARE
* At least 7 years of experience in the automotive industry & infotainment platform development.
* Previous experience in project/diciplinary leadership of large teams and departments in the areas of software development in the automotive industry
* Proven expertise in bringing complex software-based projects to life on a system & product level
* Ability to lead people and software development teams to high performance
* Effective stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior executives through experience
* Strong collaboration skills with the ability to build productive relationships and work well with people at all levels of an organization
* Familiarity with SAFe frameworks and experience working in agile, scaled environments
* High level of communication skills in German and English
At CARIAD, we value individuality and diversity. We see great strength in our differences and can all benefit from the unique perspectives of others. We strive to employ people with diverse backgrounds who have the expertise, energy and focus to advance our mission. If you're unable to submit an application because of a disability, please contact us at careers@cariad.technology .