Technical Program Manager - Parking Perception

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.

Your Role

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams globally and have the opportunity to work on next-generation technologies such as automated driving, driver monitoring, and advanced safety systems. The ideal candidate will have a passion for developing solutions that make a positive impact on people's lives. You should have a strong background in Parking Perception Work. You should also have excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. In your daily job you will:

· Own and ensure high-quality, at-cost, and on-time delivery of Parking Perception Work Products (vision, ultra-sonic) supporting vehicle parking features.

· Monitor Sprint metrics (e.g., Sprint velocity, defect rate etc.) of assigned product to ensure all engineering output delivered to support product releases is high quality, completed efficiently leveraging Global Product best practices.

· Accountable for the development of the product development workplan by estimating time and resources required, and identifying critical paths and inter-dependency among modules.

· Lead Platform Interface for Global Product with Regional Engr., and when required with end customer.

· Define work product prioritization during Big Room Planning and other Product Development Planning events.

· Authorize applicable platform utilizations for customer pursuit opportunities.

· Participate and contribute to product strategy and vehicle architecture meetings with other product lines within Global Product.

· Support technical analysis and approve any product change requests.

· Lead make vs. buy considerations; lead external supplier selection recommendations

· Accountable for organizing, conducting ADP2.x Gate Reviews and follow up of actions thereafter.

· Lead any required First Application of Innovation reviews; manage risk mitigation plans appropriately.

· Support HW Lead, Technical Program Manager in establishing product BOM and Engineering Development costs as input to business cases developed by Product Management.

· Support Regional Engineering Director Reviews [RED] for Business Pursuits.

· Ensure proper alignment with manufacturing during New Product Development.

· Support customer problem troubleshooting and drive corrective action for issues within platform.

· Ensure proper technology hand-over to customer teams at appropriate milestones.

Your Background

Key ingredients for succeeding in this role are your:

· Minimum of 5 years with experience in Vision based perception Systems.

· Minimum of 3 years with experience in Parking applications either at the Perception Level or Vehicle Feature Level.

· Experience in Ultra Sonic Sensors and/or Radar preferred.

· Ability to drive full ownership of delivery.

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:

· Private health care effective day 1 of employment

· Life and accident insurance

· Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)

· Relocation assistance may be available

· Learning and development opportunities

· Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers

· Recognition for innovation and excellence

· Opportunities to give back to the community

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Adoption Assistance

· Fertility Coverage

Apply today, and together let’s change tomorrow!

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