SDV Lead – Strategy & Program Management

Job Description: We are looking for an experienced SDV Lead – Strategy & Program Management to drive Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) strategy, roadmap development, program execution, platform planning, and cross-functional collaboration. The role will focus on aligning SDV initiatives with business objectives, managing strategic partnerships, and enabling software-driven vehicle innovation and lifecycle capabilities. Key Responsibilities1. 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 PlatformsAPIs and Service Integration Cloud ConnectivityOTA Infrastructure Ensure alignment with SDV ecosystems and platforms such as Arene, QNX, Android Automotive, and 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, and 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, and 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, and feature monetization. Align SDV investments with product strategy, vehicle volumes, pricing models, and 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 and automation, and validation and testing frameworks. Support the establishment of SDV innovation labs, prototyping environments, and simulation and validation platforms. Promote SDV best practices, standards, and organizational readiness.