Head of Product

About the company:

L&T is a USD 30 billion Indian multinational engaged in EPC Projects, Hi-Tech Manufacturing, and Services, operating across multiple geographies. A strong, customer–focussed approach and the constant quest for top-class quality have enabled L&T to attain and sustain leadership in its major lines of business for eight decades.

Given L&T's capability in strategic electronics and leveraging its foray into semiconductor design and well-established capabilities in L&T Technology Services, the business is expanding its offerings to cover industrial electronic modules, products and systems in critical sectors of Power Electronics, Automotive Electronics, Industrial Robotics & Automation, Communication Platforms and Electronic Systems Design & Manufacturing (ESDM). The focus products under Automotive Electronics are ADAS, Electrification & Connectivity related products.

We are seeking a visionary and technically strong Product Leader for ADAS to define, drive, and deliver our next-generation driver assistance and safety features. This role will bridge technology, product strategy, and business objectives to bring innovative, scalable, and safety-critical ADAS solutions to market India and further to global.

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Strategy & Vision

2. Define and own the product strategy and technology roadmap for fulfilling the ADAS features (e.g. adaptive cruise control, lane keeping, collision avoidance, automated parking etc.) for India and global.

3. Stay ahead of developments in sensors (camera, radar etc.), perception, sensor fusion and automated driving algorithms.
4. Analyze market trends, regulatory requirements (AIS, NCAP, ISO 26262, UNECE), and competitive products to guide feature prioritization.
5. Contribute to technology partnerships and innovation scouting.

Execution & Delivery

• Translate user needs, customer/regulatroty/safety requirements into clear product goals and technology roadmaps & specifications.
• Lead cross-functional teams (software, systems, hardware, validation) through the product lifecycle - from concept to SOP (Start of Production).
• Prioritize features, manage trade-offs between performance, cost, and schedule.
• Manage product lifecycle from concept through production and post-launch updates.

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with regulatory authorities, other tier1 stakeholders and internal stakeholders to align product goals and technology roadmaps.
• Be the primary product interface to OEM customers - gather requirements, define specifications, and drive joint development programs.
• Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to support RFQ (Request for Quotation) responses and define optimal product configurations.
• Translate OEM requirements into clear internal product specifications and technical deliverables.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and program management to ensure customer satisfaction and project success.
• Present progress and outcomes to executive leadership and external partners.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and standards bodies.

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics or Computer Science Engineering.
• MBA or certification in Product Management is an advantage.

Experience & Required Skills:

• 12+ years of experience in automotive product management, with 3+ years in ADAS or autonomous driving systems.
• Proven track record of launching ADAS features or related software platforms.
• Strong understanding of automotive ADAS system & software including tunkey development (AI/ML perception models, sensor fusion, embedded systems, functional safety, cyber secuity, NCAP, regulations etc.).
• Technical depth in sensing, perception, or control systems.
• Familiarity with ASPICE, AUTOSAR, and model-based development (MBSE).
• Strong leadership and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Ability to balance technical depth with business priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.