eCall Function Owner (FO) / Product Owner (PO) Automotive

We are currently looking for an eCall Function Owner / Product Owner to support a major OEM in the development of software-defined vehicles and connected safety services .

About the role

As an eCall Function Owner / Product Owner, you shape safety‑critical connected vehicle services. You are responsible for the end‑to‑end lifecycle of the eCall function within Software Defined Vehicles. You balance regulatory requirements, user needs, and technical feasibility in an international automotive environment.

Contract type: Long term assignment via Hashlist

Responsibilities

• End‑to‑end ownership of the eCall function (Series, Advanced eCall, private eCall, and China legal eCall).
• Derivation, prioritization, and refinement of requirements in line with legal and regulatory frameworks (e.g. EU eCall, ERA‑GLONASS, AECS).
• Definition and maintenance of product roadmaps, backlogs, and release scopes.
• Cross‑functional alignment with development, testing, legal, cyber security, and international markets.
• Steering of reviews, approvals, and decision boards with OEMs and suppliers.
• Transparent communication of product status, risks, and milestones to management and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• University degree in computer science, engineering, business informatics, or a comparable field.
• Several years of experience as a Product Owner, Function Owner, or in a similar role within the automotive sector.
• Strong understanding of eCall systems, telematics, backend services, and in‑vehicle architectures.
• Sound knowledge of regulatory frameworks (EU eCall, UNECE, AECS), data protection, and cyber security.
• Structured, proactive working style combined with strong communication and decision‑making skills.
• Confidence in interacting with internal and external stakeholders at management level.