Telematics - Head

About the Client:

Our Client is an Indian engineering and manufacturing company that specializes in auto components and systems

Role Summary:

Your role as Head of Connectivity Platform entails spearheading the implementation of an IoT Connectivity Platform for delivering Over-The-Air (OTA) updates, Telematics data capture, Remote Diagnostics and Prognostics, Remote Configuration, and other strategic business functionalities. As a key member of the team, you will actively contribute to the conceptualization and development of software-based solutions, referred to as "Digital Products," capitalizing on the capabilities offered by the connectivity platform. This position holds responsibility for crafting comprehensive end-to-end solutions, employing top-notch design and implementation methodologies, integrating diverse technological components, and collaborating with both internal and external software development teams and stakeholders to achieve targeted features and performance.

Skills and Abilities:

• Lead the architectural strategy and design of the Connectivity Platform, ensuring compliance with functional, maturity, and security standards through comprehensive verification/validation.
• Lead data architecture, management, and usage aspects related to Connectivity features and outputs.
• Work across embedded, cloud, data, and end-use application spaces.
• Analyze stakeholder needs to develop requirements and specifications, spanning from the conceptual phase to series production.
• Lead the strategy and implementation of cybersecurity for the Connectivity Platform, encompassing technology, policies, processes, provisioning, and validation, adhering to industry standards.
• Function as a technical leader within the overall development team, providing guidance on implementation and moderating the resolution of technical issues.
• Collaborate with technology partners to seamlessly integrate end-to-end connectivity features in a secure, robust, and high-performance manner.
• Coach engineers in the team on the technical domain and implementation approach.
• Contribute to product ideation and solution design and engineering for digital solutions leveraging the Connectivity Platform to create new opportunities for internal and external value.
• Work closely with all stakeholders, internal and external, to deploy the Connectivity Platform and digital solutions.
• Root-cause and solve issues, actively contributing to continuous refinement.
• Build technical subject matter expertise in relevant topics and lead technical reviews.

Nice to Have:

• Experience and/or certification in SCRUM and/or SAFe.
• Understanding of challenges and constraints within the automotive products domain and processes.
• Software development skills (e.g., SQL, C++, Python, Java) and proficiency in modern software development practices.
• Experience working with GIT and/or Jenkins.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's/Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, automotive engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in Automotive/Mobility connectivity system development, with expertise in architecture, design, and implementation within the Telematics Connectivity realm.
• Communication and leadership experience, with a proven track record of initiating and driving projects.
• Robust knowledge of digital solution building blocks, encompassing big data, cloud computing, embedded system development, and network and communications systems, including familiarity with prominent IoT protocols and design patterns.