Lead Technical Program Manager - Android platform

Help shape the future of mobility.

Imagine a world with zero vehicle accidents, zero vehicle emissions, and wireless vehicle connectivity all around us. Every day, we move closer to making that world a reality. Aptiv’s passionate team of engineers and developers creates advanced safety systems, high-performance electrification solutions and data connectivity solutions so that automakers can bring advanced capabilities to more people around the globe. This is how we enable sustainable mobility and help to prevent accidents caused by human error.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic Lead Technical Program Manager to drive Android platform initiatives within Aptiv’s engineering teams. This role will strengthen the cooperation between our Aptiv platform team and delivery organization, ensuring the seamless execution of cutting-edge technology in automotive solutions. You will lead the program to develop and integrate Android platforms and apps while ensuring alignment with business goals and technical feasibility. In this individual contributor role (with potential to lead a small team), you will be instrumental in shaping the future of automotive intelligence.

Your Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and Deliver: Drive end-to-end delivery of Android product for UX, ensuring quality, cost effectiveness, and timely execution.

• Technical Roadmap: Translate use cases into epics, stories, and tasks. Build a detailed roadmap with clear timelines, identifying technical dependencies, and balancing competing engineering priorities.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Act as the primary liaison between Aptiv's platform team and Engineering organizations to ensure alignment on project goals and execution strategies.

• Resource Management: Collaborate with product managers and engineering leads to ensure the right staffing and skill allocation for product teams.

• Clear the Path: Identify and remove blockers that could hinder the engineering team’s productivity, ensuring smooth, on-time delivery.

• External Collaboration: Oversee and manage external partnerships, ensuring their outputs align with internal goals and timelines.

• Talent Recruitment: Assist in attracting, hiring, and onboarding top talent for Engineering teams to meet evolving project demands.

• Compliance: Ensure adherence to applicable engineering and competency design guidelines, especially for platform-specific designs

Your Background

Key ingredients for succeeding in this role are your:

Basic Qualifications:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or MSc in Engineering or related field (Preferred).

• Project Management Experience: Proven track record in leading large, cross-functional teams with the ability to drive results (Preferred).

• Android Expertise: Strong understanding of Android automotive and their applications, with the ability to translate technical concepts into actionable project plans (Preferred).

• Automotive Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with automotive technologies, industry trends, and vehicle systems (Preferred).

• Methodical Problem Solver: Strong analytical skills with a methodical approach to problem-solving and decision-making (Required).

• Team Player: Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills with a demonstrated ability to work in team-oriented environments (Required).

• Commitment to Excellence: Strong drive to execute projects and continuously seek improvements (Required).

• Prior Leadership: Experience in coordinating between multiple teams, managing budgets, and capital planning (Preferred).

Why join us?

• You can grow at Aptiv.Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.

• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.

• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

Your Benefits at Aptiv:

• Higher Education Opportunities (UDACITY, UDEMY, COURSERA are available for your continuous growth and development);

• Life  and accident insurance;

• Sodexo cards for food and beverages

• Well Being Program that includes regular workshops and networking events;

• EAP Employee Assistance;

• Access to fitness clubs (T&C apply);

• Creche facility for working parents;

Apply today, and together let’s change tomorrow!

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