Head of CRADLE Silicon Valley - Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI)

Hyundai America Technical Center Inc. (HATCI) is searching for a Head of Office to join the Hyundai CRADLE Silicon Valley team in Mountain View, CA:

Hyundai CRADLE Silicon Valley is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of imagination and innovation. Our mission is to become the catalyst of bringing creativeness into the Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) by seeking out new technologies and business opportunities and transforming groundbreaking ideas into tangible realities that enrich lives, inspire change, and elevate human experiences.

The Head of Office for Hyundai CRADLE Silicon Valley will be part of a Silicon Valley-based team of professionals engaging in creating corporate innovation for the HMG.

Responsibilities

As the Head of Hyundai CRADLE Silicon Valley, you will play a pivotal role in setting the creative direction for our business models of future mobility and spreading the impact of creativity and innovation throughout HMG. Your main responsibilities would be:

• Define new opportunity to drive business dynamics aligned with the HMG’s focus areas (MECA, Robot, UAM, AI) and to foster future business models for HMG.
• Design creative concepts of product/service that blend technology for customer-centric business models.
• Demonstrate concepts of collaboration between internal and external stakeholders (tech firms, startups, research institutions) through Proof-of Concept, joint development, commercialization, and strategic investment.
• Cultivate and leverage relationships with tech professionals to access cutting-edge technologies and new ideas in order to spread technical insights to the management at the HQ.
• Lead and drive innovative activities with the desire of inspiring change and setting new standards in the industry, challenging conventions, and influencing the course of creative and technological progress.
• Build and guide a team of professionals in product development, strategic investment, and partnership by providing mentorship and inspiration to drive innovation initiatives within the organization.

Qualifications

• Exhibit an entrepreneurial mindset by identifying opportunities for growth, creating new ventures or partnerships, and driving innovation-driven initiatives.
• Proven track record of driving innovative projects for technical product development and commercialization with the ability to clearly articulate product vision, and influence strategic direction based on that vision.
• Extensive, referenceable network of contacts and further development of local network by utilizing HMC’s brand value and dealing with local partners in global technology sector.
• Understand the technology and industrial trend in Automotive Tech, Mobility, and Smart Devices area.
• Proven success in managing people and building innovative organizational culture in a cross-functional environment to encourage and motivate team members to maximize the utilization of their capabilities with fairness and respect.
• Ability to proactively engage with internal stakeholders to provide technical roadmaps and insights based on the identification of emerging technologies and market trends.
• Demonstrate financial acumen and fiscal responsibility in projects under her or his management to ensure they are financially sound and stay within budget guidelines.
• Self-motivated, independent, and proactive; validated creative and critical thinking capabilities; can quickly prioritize and lead cross-functional teams under pressure.

General Skills

• Exceptional entrepreneurial spirit and drive to succeed who refuses to be complacent, embrace every opportunity for a greater challenge, and achieve set objectives with unwavering passion and ingenious thinking.
• Technical proficiency and the ability to understand and work with cutting-edge technologies.
• Passion for fostering innovation and a commitment to stay at the forefront of tech advancements; Curiosity to know the competitive set and anticipate evolving consumer trends.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of various project execution.
• Team player with strong leadership and ability to actively communicate with team members and provide clear direction.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills partnering with diverse stakeholders at different levels and cultures, both inside and outside the company.
• Strong presentation skills in both verbal and written format with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively across audiences at varying levels of the organization.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience in leading product development team at Big Tech Company or Startup
• Past director level or above management experience at a top technology company is strongly preferred
• Proficient in conceptualizing tech product/service and building go-to-market strategies
• Master’s Degree in a technical discipline; Advanced degree is highly preferred
• At least 15 years of relevant work experience required
• Able to travel 10-20% of the time (domestic and international)
• Location of the position is in Mountain View, CA

What we offer:

• Zero-dollar employee premiums on Medical, dental, and vision for you and your family
• 100% employer-paid disability and Life insurance
• Generous paid Time Off including Vacation, sick and abundant holidays
• A Global Environment that fosters diversity
• Competitive Salaries
• Planning benefits (i.e. 401K, etc.)
• Flexible work hours
• Access to Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts

v Candidates applying for positions with HATCI must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

v HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.
From: Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI)