Senior Automotive SDV Customer Program Management

Originally posted 28 July 2026 by the employer.

About the role

This includes execution across hardware, software, and systems integration.

What you'll do

• Lead end-to-end execution of strategic SDV customer programs with strong ownership and successful delivery.
• Own and drive critical escalations, establishing clear root cause, accountability, and resolution pathways.
• Act as the senior interface to OEM leadership, building trust and aligning on priorities, risks, and recovery plans.
• Create strong cross-functional alignment across engineering, products, operations, and sales.
• Implement structured program governance providing clarity on milestones, risks, decisions, and executive-level progress.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks impacting delivery, quality, or customer satisfaction.

What you'll need

• 10+ years leading strategic customer programs in semiconductor, automotive, OEM, or Tier 1 environments.
• Executive-level customer engagement, influence, and stakeholder management.
• Proven leadership of global, cross-functional teams delivering complex programs.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of driving business growth and customer success.
• Expert in customer escalation management, risk mitigation, and complex problem resolution.
• Outstanding customer-facing, presentation, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Deep understanding of automotive semiconductor hardware, software, and system solutions.
• Ability to build long-term executive relationships, partnerships, and strategic alliances.
• BSEE required; may consider other similar technical degrees.

Skills: customer program management, Software-Defined Vehicles, hardware, software, and systems integration, OEM leadership, risk mitigation, automotive semiconductor

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