ADAS Project Manager - Vivid Technology

This is a chance to join a (Series-A) start-up company that is developing a new category of sensors based on novel chip technology.

They are looking to hire a CustomerProject Manager to lead and oversee engineering engagements with Automotive Tier-1 and OEM partners to help them realize the product.

SKILLS & EXPERINCE

? Substantial experience in customer-facing project management roles at automotive Tier 1

? Extensive customer-facing project management experience with automotive Tier 1.

? Strong understanding of automotive development processes.

? Technical background in ADAS and sensor applications (Radar or LiDAR).

? Leadership skills to effectively represent customer needs within development.

? Experience in the automotive industry, working directly with OEMs and/or Tier 1 suppliers.

? Ability to balance technical insights with customer expectations.

? Excellent presentation and communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.

? Engineering degree (M.Sc. or Ph.D. preferred).

? Previous experience as an Applications Engineer, Project Manager, or similar customer-facing technical role.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

? Build and maintain strong relationships with OEMs and Tier 1 partners, aligning on needs and requirements.

? Drive development from pre-A-samples to production, ensuring smooth progress.

? Assess and prioritize feature timelines, balancing feasibility and project constraints.

? Identify optimization opportunities, providing insights on trade-offs.

? Lead the creation of a customer-focused project team.

? Travel to customer sites for engineering discussions, product demos, and feedback sessions.

? Translate customer feedback into actionable requirements for the development team.

? Prioritize and decide on feature inclusion based on customer insights and project milestones.

? Present updates and product details in a clear, engaging manner for stakeholders.