Vice President – Automotive Delivery (Romania/Poland/Ukraine/Bulgaria)

Vice President – Automotive Delivery (Romania/Poland/Ukraine/Bulgaria)

Our client is a provider of operating system technologies, superior products and solutions, and experts in mobile, IoT, automotive, and enterprise. Previous experience and advanced knowledge of the Smart Vehicle Business and Smart IoT Business Solutions are essential.

Our client has a strong directive that a candidate MUST HAVE 5+ R&D Strategy experience in the digital cockpit, infotainment system and IVI (In-car entertainment). 

This is an on-site role working in the offices either located in Romania, Poland, Ukraine or Bulgaria and applicants require documentation to work in the EU.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an R&D strategy and annual plan aligned with the company’s goals and objectives.
• Build, lead and inspire a team of Software Engineers and Testers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Oversee project planning, execution, and monitoring, with a strong emphasis on meeting delivery timelines.
• Manage the R&D budget, allocating resources effectively to support ongoing projects and software solutions.
• Collaborate closely with other departments globally, including the other delivery teams, product management team and sales team.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of R&D strategy experience in automotive or related industries.
• MUST HAVE 5+ delivery of R&D Strategies experience in the digital cockpit, infotainment system and IVI (In-car entertainment).
• Technical university degree – preferably in electronics, information technology, computer science or comparable.
• In-depth knowledge of vehicle software development, automotive industry trends, and emerging software technologies. Expertise in automotive infotainment systems/intelligent cockpit.
• Proven experience in building and leading software R&D teams and managing software development projects.
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills. Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Fluent in English. German is a plus.