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Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. lists this Technology Strategy Manager opportunity in superior charter township, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Technology Strategy Manager
Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and execution-oriented manager to join the Technology Strategy Team of the Product Planning Department, leading activities that connect advanced technology development with future Hyundai and Kia vehicle planning efforts
The Team:
The Technology Strategy Team acts as a bridge between affiliates, Hyundai Motor Group headquarters, and engineering, product planning, and program management teams to identify, prioritize, coordinate, and mature advanced technologies for future Hyundai/Kia vehicles. The team's work is broader than technology scouting alone and includes advanced development portfolio management, technology roadmapping, future technology planning, technology sensing and scouting, research and innovation support, patent and innovation process support, external collaboration, executive reporting, strategic analysis, and technology showcases and events.
The Position:
TheTechnology Strategy Manager would lead company technology strategy activities by coordinating cross-functional advanced development programs, maintaining technology roadmaps, translating emerging technology signals into actionable opportunities, and preparing executive-level recommendations that support mid- to long-term planning. This role requires close partnership with internal engineering organizations, product strategy and regulation/certification teams, regional affiliates, university and external partners, and HQ counterparts.
What You Will Do:
Lead team activities that connect engineering, product planning, and program management teams, affiliates, headquarters, and enabling functions to identify, prioritize, coordinate, and mature advanced technologies for future Hyundai/Kia vehicles
Manage the advanced development portfolio, including project proposal intake, prioritization, kickoffs, roadmap alignment, status tracking, review gates, decision checkpoints, and executive-level report-outs
Own and maintain technology roadmaps, candidate technology pools, technology landscape materials, and evaluation frameworks that assess strategic fit, customer value, feasibility, timing, readiness level, risk, investment needs, and portfolio balance
Lead technology sensing and scouting in North America by monitoring emerging technologies, tracking trends, gathering conference and exhibition intelligence, and maintaining relationships with universities, startups, suppliers, research organizations, and ecosystem partners
Translate technology discoveries and engineering input into actionable planning implications, recommendations, and opportunities aligned with product, market, regulatory, affiliate, and headquarters needs
Drive stakeholder and executive alignment by summarizing technical and business tradeoffs, identifying risks and dependencies, clarifying stakeholder positions, escalating unresolved issues, and recommending next steps
Serve as a liaison between engineering, legal, finance, purchasing, and administrative teams and other support functions to resolve budget, contract, intellectual property, resource, and execution requirements for advanced technology projects and external collaborations
Manage, mentor, and train team members by setting clear goals, priorities, performance expectations, calendars, resource plans, and development opportunities
Control and track budgets for team-related activities, including project planning, external collaborations, events, travel, and department-supported initiatives
Create and improve repeatable processes, templates, trackers, reporting standards, knowledge-management systems, and information-sharing channels that improve visibility, accountability, continuity, and reuse of insights
Support research, innovation, patent, and idea-management processes that encourage technology growth and improve visibility of company innovation activities
Plan and support technology showcases, exhibits, workshops, and information-sharing events that communicate the capabilities of the company and future technology opportunities to internal and global stakeholders
Travel up to 20% of the time, both domestically and internationally
What You Will Bring to the Role:
Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in an automotive-related field
7+ years of automotive, mobility, technology strategy, product planning, advanced development, or closely related experience
Ability to attend video conferences with colleagues from other time zones as needed (typically 1-2x per month from 7:00 to 8:00 PM (US Eastern Time))
Ability to lead cross-functional work independently in a fast-paced environment, including influencing contributors who are not under direct authority
Experience managing, mentoring, training, or developing team members in a technical, strategic, and/or cross-functional work environment
Experience setting team goals, managing project calendars, tracking deliverables, and controlling budgets or project spending
Ability to explain technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Adept in Microsoft programs, such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
Excellent time management, self-management, project management, and organization skills
Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and leadership skills
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in an automotive-related field
10+ years of automotive, mobility, technology strategy, product planning, advanced development, or closely related experience
Experience working at, or engaging with, startups and established automotive suppliers
Experience assessing the technical feasibility and market viability of advanced technologies
Experience developing long-term technology development roadmaps
Broad understanding of the automotive technical, regulatory, and market landscape
Experience supporting the development of automotive technology from initial concept to high-volume production Demonstrated success managing complex portfolios, roadmaps, and/or strategic programs across multiple stakeholder groups
Ability to distill complex information into understandable visuals and actionable strategic recommendations
Proven ability to deliver presentations and written material at a level appropriate for senior executive audiences
Experience with patents and IP-related issues
Familiarity with structured innovation techniques to develop products and/or services
Experience with the following programs: Tableau, PowerBI, MS Copilot, Notion, Confluence, and/or Smartsheets
Ability to read and speak Korean
What Hyundai Can Offer You:
Zero-dollar Employee Premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for You and Your Family
100% Employer-paid Disability and Life Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off, Including Vacation, Sick, and Abundant Holidays
Competitive Salaries
A Global Environment that Fosters Diversity
Retirement Savings and Planning Benefits
Access to Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
Flexible Work Hours
Other Details:
Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.
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