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Director of Product Management – Safe AV (Tech & Hardware)(m/w/x)
Roadmap ownership for safety-critical vehicle systems and hardware architecture at autonomous mobility provider. Minimum 8 years automotive hardware management and 5 years leadership experience required. Annual 6-week international remote work option.
Requirements
- 8–10+ years automotive/robotics hardware management
- 5+ years people leadership experience
- Understanding of hardware and vehicle architecture
- Understanding of vehicle development lifecycle
- Understanding of cost driver optimization
- Understanding of software development practices
- Strong systems engineering literacy
- Experience steering multisupplier programs
- Excellent communication and decision-driving skills
- Fluent English; German a plus
- Background interfacing with AD/AV stacks
- Experience with fleet operations and diagnostics
- Understanding of mobility service user needs
- Excitement about MOIA’s mission
Tasks
- Lead product management for Tech and Hardware
- Own the Safe AV vision and roadmap
- Steer delivery for safety-critical vehicle systems
- Translate operational needs into system-level definitions
- Drive cross-functional delivery with engineering and suppliers
- Define multiyear product visions for Safe AV
- Balance safety, regulatory readiness, and operational availability
- Translate ODD-specific needs into system requirements
- Define acceptance criteria for vehicle integrations
- Maintain configuration and variant strategies for hardware
- Manage hardware transitions from prototypes to scale
- Define requirements and KPIs for redundancy concepts
- Manage product definitions for actuation and E/E hosting
- Oversee power, thermal, and safety-critical HMI components
- Run product change control boards and decision logs
- Manage escalation paths across workstreams and suppliers
- Steer major product decisions and change requests
- Ensure phasegate readiness and industrialization maturity
- Manage hardware from specification to series introduction
- Track schedule, quality, and performance metrics
- Surface deviations early and drive mitigations
- Coordinate safety case closure with engineering teams
- Align with homologation and regulatory stakeholders
- Co-lead supplier selection for Safe AV hardware
- Negotiate technical KPIs and delivery milestones
- Manage supplier change mechanisms and acceptance criteria
- Align supplier roadmaps with fleet reliability targets
- Lead and grow the Tech and Hardware PM team
- Build a culture of technical depth and clarity
- Coach PMs on requirements and safety mindset
Work Experience
- 8 - 10 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
- German – Basic
Tools & Technologies
- VW PEP
- Agile
- CI/CD
- SAFe
- vehicle E/E
- AD/AV stack
Benefits
Flexible Working
- Hybrid work setup
- Flexible working hours
- Flexible work arrangements
Workation & Sabbatical
- 6-week international remote work
- Sabbatical and unpaid leave
Bonuses & Incentives
- Competitive salary including bonus
Additional Allowances
- Home office budget
- Monthly home office allowance
Public Transport Subsidies
- Subsidized Deutschlandticket
- Discounted MOIA rides
Healthcare & Fitness
- Subsidized fitness club membership
Company Bike
- Subsidized bike leasing
Learning & Development
- Continuous learning days
- Trainings and workshops
- Coaching and conferences
- Books and language classes
Diverse Work
- Job rotation
Mental Health Support
- Mental health support
- Mental unload workshops
Mentorship & Coaching
- External professional 1:1 sessions
More Vacation Days
- 30 vacation days
Other Benefits
- Relocation support
Informal Culture
- Dog-friendly offices
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Roadmap ownership for safety-critical vehicle systems and hardware architecture at autonomous mobility provider. Minimum 8 years automotive hardware management and 5 years leadership experience required. Annual 6-week international remote work option.
Requirements
- 8–10+ years automotive/robotics hardware management
- 5+ years people leadership experience
- Understanding of hardware and vehicle architecture
- Understanding of vehicle development lifecycle
- Understanding of cost driver optimization
- Understanding of software development practices
- Strong systems engineering literacy
- Experience steering multisupplier programs
- Excellent communication and decision-driving skills
- Fluent English; German a plus
- Background interfacing with AD/AV stacks
- Experience with fleet operations and diagnostics
- Understanding of mobility service user needs
- Excitement about MOIA’s mission
Tasks
- Lead product management for Tech and Hardware
- Own the Safe AV vision and roadmap
- Steer delivery for safety-critical vehicle systems
- Translate operational needs into system-level definitions
- Drive cross-functional delivery with engineering and suppliers
- Define multiyear product visions for Safe AV
- Balance safety, regulatory readiness, and operational availability
- Translate ODD-specific needs into system requirements
- Define acceptance criteria for vehicle integrations
- Maintain configuration and variant strategies for hardware
- Manage hardware transitions from prototypes to scale
- Define requirements and KPIs for redundancy concepts
- Manage product definitions for actuation and E/E hosting
- Oversee power, thermal, and safety-critical HMI components
- Run product change control boards and decision logs
- Manage escalation paths across workstreams and suppliers
- Steer major product decisions and change requests
- Ensure phasegate readiness and industrialization maturity
- Manage hardware from specification to series introduction
- Track schedule, quality, and performance metrics
- Surface deviations early and drive mitigations
- Coordinate safety case closure with engineering teams
- Align with homologation and regulatory stakeholders
- Co-lead supplier selection for Safe AV hardware
- Negotiate technical KPIs and delivery milestones
- Manage supplier change mechanisms and acceptance criteria
- Align supplier roadmaps with fleet reliability targets
- Lead and grow the Tech and Hardware PM team
- Build a culture of technical depth and clarity
- Coach PMs on requirements and safety mindset
Work Experience
- 8 - 10 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
- German – Basic
Tools & Technologies
- VW PEP
- Agile
- CI/CD
- SAFe
- vehicle E/E
- AD/AV stack
Benefits
Flexible Working
- Hybrid work setup
- Flexible working hours
- Flexible work arrangements
Workation & Sabbatical
- 6-week international remote work
- Sabbatical and unpaid leave
Bonuses & Incentives
- Competitive salary including bonus
Additional Allowances
- Home office budget
- Monthly home office allowance
Public Transport Subsidies
- Subsidized Deutschlandticket
- Discounted MOIA rides
Healthcare & Fitness
- Subsidized fitness club membership
Company Bike
- Subsidized bike leasing
Learning & Development
- Continuous learning days
- Trainings and workshops
- Coaching and conferences
- Books and language classes
Diverse Work
- Job rotation
Mental Health Support
- Mental health support
- Mental unload workshops
Mentorship & Coaching
- External professional 1:1 sessions
More Vacation Days
- 30 vacation days
Other Benefits
- Relocation support
Informal Culture
- Dog-friendly offices
About the Company
MOIA
Industry
Automotive
Description
The company is focused on shaping a fair and market-competitive Total Rewards strategy for autonomous mobility.
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