Product Release Manager

Product Release Manager

Aptiv focuses on addressing the future needs of the auto industry through improved safety, electrification, and new mobility solutions.  We are now uniquely positioned as the leading global technology company serving both the traditional automotive and new mobility markets.

We are excited to announce that Aptiv is expanding its footprint in Monterrey within Advanced Safety and User Experience Engineering. As part of this expansion, we will be establishing a new facility in Mexico equipped with state-of-the-art technology and infrastructure. This expansion is part of our ongoing commitment to providing world-class products and services to our customers, and we are excited about the opportunities it presents. With our strong presence in the region and our talented team, we are well-positioned to deliver innovative solutions that improve the safety and reliability of vehicles.

Your Role

• Develop and implement strategic plans for product releases, aligning them with business objectives, market requirements, and customer needs.
• Lead the design and development of product system architectures, considering functional requirements, technical constraints, and industry standards.
• Ensure that the product architecture is scalable, modular, and robust, facilitating future enhancements and adaptations to changing market needs.
• Conduct FMEA sessions to identify potential failure modes, their causes, and their effects on product performance and safety.
• Oversee the integration of individual system components and modules into the overall product architecture, ensuring compatibility, interoperability, and seamless functionality.
• Define and implement diagnostic strategies and capabilities to enable effective troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of automotive systems and components.
• Implement initiatives, tools, and methodologies to streamline workflows, reduce cycle times, and enhance productivity across the release lifecycle.

Authorities

• Define release plans, schedules, and milestones based on strategic priorities, market demands, and resource availability.
• Allocate resources, assign responsibilities, and coordinate activities across cross-functional teams to ensure the timely and successful delivery of product releases.
• Make decisions regarding product feature prioritization, scope changes, and release content in alignment with business goals and customer expectations.
• Establish quality standards, metrics, and KPIs for product releases, and monitor performance against these benchmarks to drive continuous improvement.
• Represent the product release function in interactions with internal stakeholders, external partners, and regulatory bodies to address inquiries, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Must-Haves (Basic Qualifications): 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline (computer science, software, system or related field of study) 

• +7 years of experience in Consumer Electronics or Automotive Industry 

• Bilingual – proficient in English speaking/reading/writing 

• Interpersonal skills, strong analytical skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and a positive approach to challenge 

• Cross functional interests, ambitious and self-driven. Adaptive, comfortable with ambiguity 

• Ability to effectively manage several projects at once 

• Strong soft skills: skilled networking creation, influencing skills, constantly learning, positive and ownership profile 

Why join us?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

Apply today, and together let’s change tomorrow!

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