Technology Planning - Connected & Infotainment

Job Description

Technology Planning: Connected Cars, Infotainment & Telematics

• Develop and maintain a strategic roadmap for connected car technologies, including infotainment systems, telematics, and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication.
• Identify and prioritize key technology trends such as connected services, over-the-air updates (OTA), telematics solutions, and smart mobility innovations to integrate into the product lineup.
• Plan for the integration of AI, voice assistants, augmented reality, and IoT technologies into the vehicle's infotainment and telematics systems.
• Identify consumer latent need and potential technologies.
• In-depth understanding of new trends shaping up future mobility like HMI, Connected, In-Car experience, Autonomous, xEV technologies.
• Scenario Planning & Business case preparation on various new Technology requirements. Prepare strategy explanation reports/Presentations for management review.
• Cross interaction with all stakeholders including Marketing, Engineering, Costing and Japanese counterparts and onboarding them for proposals.
• Ensure all technology solutions meet regulatory standards for cybersecurity, data privacy (GDPR, CCPA), and industry certifications (e.g., ISO 26262 for functional safety).
• Stay updated on government policies and global regulations concerning connected vehicle technologies, including those related to 5G, data sharing, and autonomous driving.

BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF

• Understanding of Macro-economic factors and Impact on Passenger Car market.
• Model development process / Timelines.
• Proficiency in using Project management tools and methodologies.
• Ability to evaluate product features in terms of cost, performance and customer value.
• Expertise in MS office [PowerPoint, Word, Excel] Tools
• Business portfolio & financial analysis of OEMs

BEHAVIOURAL

• Excellent presentation & communication skills
• Self-driven, eager to learn and result-oriented.
• Well organized, highly motivated and able to work cross functionally.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills
• Managing & working with CFT
• Ability to manage stake holders across different levels of organization across functions.