About The Position

As Senior Director Technology & Product Management, you will lead the strategic direction, innovation roadmap, and global product portfolio for our automotive business. You will play a critical role in shaping future technologies, driving profitable growth, and ensuring our products remain aligned with evolving industry trends such as software-defined vehicles, electrification, connectivity, and autonomous driving. This executive leadership role combines business strategy, technology vision, customer engagement, and product portfolio management.

Responsibilities

Define and execute the global product and technology strategy, aligning portfolio investments with business objectives and market opportunities.
Own the complete product lifecycle from concept through launch, growth, and end-of-life management.
Lead long-term technology scouting and innovation initiatives, ensuring early adoption of emerging automotive technologies and software solutions.
Drive product profitability, portfolio optimization, and investment decisions based on market demand, business value, and technical feasibility.
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with customers, technology companies, startups, and academic institutions.
Act as the executive technical interface to major automotive OEMs, translating customer needs into innovative product solutions.
Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and Operations to support business growth and successful product launches.
Monitor market trends, competitive developments, regulatory changes, and customer requirements to proactively adapt product and technology strategies.
Foster a culture of innovation, systems thinking, and cross-functional collaboration across global teams.

Requirements

Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline; MBA is an advantage.
10+ years of experience in the automotive industry, ideally within a Tier 1 supplier or OEM environment.
At least 5 years of senior leadership experience spanning Product Management, Technology Management, and/or R&D organizations.
Proven success in developing and launching complex automotive products that integrate hardware, software, and connectivity solutions.
Strong understanding of automotive business models, OEM customer processes, target costing, and global supply chains.
Expertise in product strategy, portfolio management, systems engineering, and Agile development methodologies.
Outstanding leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills with the ability to influence senior executives and customers globally.
Fluent English language skills; additional languages such as German, Mandarin, or Japanese are considered a plus.
Strategic mindset with a passion for innovation, transformation, and delivering customer-centric solutions.

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Kongsberg Automotive AS