Sr. Product Manager, Virtual Vehicle Infotainment & HMI

Who We Are

At Platform Science, we’re working to connect everything that moves.

Founded in 2015, we are an open IoT platform that partners with innovative fleets, application developers, vehicle manufacturers, and equipment providers in the transportation industry to deliver revolutionary solutions to supply chain professionals across the globe.

Our employees are an engaging, diverse group of people who believe in the power of great ideas. We hire people with different experiences and perspectives to build a company culture that fuels growth through innovation.

We value thoughtful actions and empathy for others.  We approach challenges with resiliency and creativity, while encouraging transparency because, no matter our backgrounds or responsibilities, we are one team.

About the Role

Are you looking to create value for the millions of truck drivers you see driving next to you every day? Do you want to work at a company where you are constantly learning and are given the autonomy to push boundaries and innovate? Do you have a passion for taking highly complex products to market for some of the largest enterprises in North America and beyond?

Platform Science is hiring a seasoned Product Manager focused on driving strategy and roadmap for our Human Machine Interfaces that we deploy to Drivers and Fleets in factory installed Infotainment systems. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Product, Virtual Vehicle Platform, and working with a team of passionate colleagues, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our company. We are founded on the mission of making transportation smart.

In this role, you will face product challenges as you seek to find the optimal balance between the short-term product roadmap and the long-term vision of our industry-leading Virtual Vehicle platform. You are always asking questions to learn more about the ‘Why’ and ‘How’ of the world through constant interactions with our customers and partners. You take ownership and pride in the quality of both your work and your team's work. Your endless curiosity will drive innovation and your courageous spirit will challenge the status quo.

Essential Responsibilities

• Help define a business, technology, and user experience vision for how Platform Science deploys Virtual Vehicle on OEM Infotainment devices, and work with your team (and others) to distill this into incremental deliverables.
• Work closely with our internal Platform Teams and OEM partners to define short term and long term roadmaps that let Platform Science deploy Virtual Vehicle at scale to fleets of all sizes.
• Travel onsite to Partners to help drive customer discovery, GTM, Roadmap, and other critical activities surrounding your product area. This includes both domestic and international travel.
• Partner on GTM and Pre-Sales activities serving as the product expert, assisting Platform Science teams with launch and product positioning activities. 
• Manage the entire product life cycle by documenting Customer Journeys, defining User Stories with detailed Acceptance Criteria, and meeting your Scrum Team’s definition of ready; participate in daily standup and sprint reviews of engineering and product design efforts.

Experience

• Required experience
• 8+ years of Product Management experience relating to one or more of: Automotive technology, In Dash / Infotainment Systems, or Kiosk-based digital experiences.
• A track record for building products that require a heavy emphasis on user experience. 
• Strong business acumen that lets you represent Platform Science in front of external leadership and media.
• Traits of a successful candidate
• Ability to operate autonomously. You are driven with a bias towards action. 
• A past history of advocacy for end users, the business, buyers, and partners; ability to find the optimal balance to deliver successful products to market.
• Exceptional communication skills that allow you to bridge the gap of a team spread across the country, and Partners across the world.
• Exhibits a positive, can-do attitude and is willing to work in a hyper-growth environment. In other words, roll up your sleeves and thrive in a fast-paced start-up.
• Preferred but not required:
• MBA or Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics, Electrical or Industrial System Engineering, Computer Science, and / or equivalent project / product / program management experience.
• Working knowledge of Android Automotive, AOSP, Infotainment, Automated Driver Assist Systems (ADAS), core vehicles systems (powertrain, chassis, body), vehicle communication architecture, and / or embedded software development.
• Travel Requirement: 20% initially, reducing over time

Platform Science Benefits Highlights

The company offers various benefits to regular, full-time employees including: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurances
• AD&D and life insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
• Six weeks of paid parental leave

For more information please see the Benefits Highlights brochure for regular, full-time employees.

In addition, you can access the Benefit Highlights brochure for regular, full-time employees by copying and pasting the link into your browser: https://www.platformscience.com/benefits

Our job titles for each posting may span across more than one job level. The estimated base salary for this role is between $124,300 and $209,442. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target range for new hire base salaries across all US locations. Compensation packages are based on many factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, work experience, relevant trainings and certifications, business needs, market demands and specific geographical location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, and benefits.
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