Sr. Manager, Interior Sensing

SHAPE THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY FROM DAY ONE.

This position is part of our Advanced Safety & User Experience segment in Carmel, IN.

Your Role:

Aptiv is seeking a Sr. Manager for the Interior Sensing team at our Indiana Technical Center. The ideal candidate will lead the software engineering team, manage resource allocation, and ensure successful project execution while driving innovation in our interior sensing technologies. This position is critical in ensuring team productivity, fostering career growth, and meeting project goals.

Major Accountabilities:

1. Lead the recruitment process for the software engineering team, including identifying staffing needs, sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, and making hiring decisions to attract top talent and build a diverse and high-performing team.

2. Facilitate the onboarding process for new team members, ensuring they receive the necessary training, resources, and support to integrate smoothly into the team and contribute effectively to project deliverables.

3. Allocate resources effectively across projects and initiatives, balancing workload and priorities to optimize team productivity, utilization, and project delivery timelines.

4. Monitor project progress and resource availability, identifying potential bottlenecks or resource constraints and implementing proactive measures to address issues and maintain project momentum.

5. Define performance goals and expectations for team members, providing regular feedback, coaching, and guidance to support their professional development and career growth.

6. Implement initiatives to recognize and reward team members for their contributions, achievements, and milestones, fostering a culture of appreciation, motivation, and engagement within the team.

Authorities:

1. Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison between the software engineering team and stakeholders, including project sponsors, clients, and other internal and external partners, ensuring clear communication, alignment of expectations, and proactive resolution of issues or conflicts.

2. Ensure team members are proficient in relevant tools and platforms, such as JIRA, Workday, Microsoft Teams, and other software development and collaboration tools, providing training, guidance, and support as needed to maximize team productivity and effectiveness in project execution.

3. Provide coaching, mentoring, and career development support to team members, helping them set and achieve career goals, develop new skills, and overcome challenges or obstacles in their professional growth and advancement.

4. Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements, scope, and objectives, and provide regular updates on project status, milestones, and deliverables, fostering transparency, trust, and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.

Your Background:

* Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred).

* 5+ years leading engineering teams, especially in the automotive or technology industry.

* Strong knowledge of software development processes, resource management, and stakeholder engagement.

* Proficiency in software tools such as JIRA, Microsoft Teams, and Workday.

* Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Aptiv Rewards and Advantages

* Competitive compensation with bonus potential

* Learning and development opportunities

* Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers

* Recognition for innovation and excellence

* Opportunities to give back to the community

* Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world

* Relocation assistance may be available

* Tuition Reimbursement

* Paid Time Off (Vacation, Parental leave, etc.)

Some see differences. We see perspectives that make us stronger.

Diversity and Inclusion are sources of innovation and creativity, both of which are essential to Aptiv's success. Everyday our diverse team comes together, drives innovation, pursues solutions, and meets challenges using their unique abilities, perspectives and talents, changing what tomorrow brings. When you join our team, you'll get encouraged to think boldly, express your viewpoint and innovate as a matter of habit.

Some see technology. We see a way to make connections.

At Aptiv, we don't just see the world differently; we work to change reality. That means developing technology that rewrites the rules of what's possible in the pursuit of making transportation safer, greener and more connected. Today there are more than 180,000 of us globally, located in 50 countries, and united by one mission. Join the movement and together, let's change tomorrow.

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