Product Manager - Connected Vehicle Technology

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Part of the Intelematics Group, Intelematics Europe is a newly formed joint venture company backed by leaders in their respective fields: The AA UK Plc, the largest roadside provider in UK; ANWB, the Dutch automobile club; ÖAMTC, the Austrian automobile club; and Intelematics Australia, a pioneer in the development and operation of telematics services for auto manufacturers, major consumer electronics brands and automobile clubs with established operations in North America and Australia / New Zealand.

The London based Team is being assembled to deliver cutting-edge connected car technology services to enhance the services offered by our customers in Europe. We will be doing this from our newly fitted-out offices in Long Acre, Covent Garden at the heart of London’s dynamic business hub.

Intelematics Europe will leverage the technology platform and know-how of the Intelematics Group, to provide innovative connected car / telematics services directed at Club members in Europe, both in the aftermarket and in collaboration with vehicle-manufacturers. The initial focus for the Team will be on the development of services for the ANWB, AA and ÖAMTC, as well as a number of leading vehicle manufacturers. The services will interface with vehicle diagnostic systems, vehicle dashboards, smartphones, and other smart devices. Products will deliver information and entertainment solutions, insurance services, smartphone integration and remote support services.

The Team will become part of the global Intelematics Group and work collaboratively with our teams in Melbourne (Australia) and Los Angeles, as well as clients in UK and mainland Europe.

Intelematics Europe is a progressive business focused on exploring new capabilities and enhancements to our current telematics services. Applicants should be enthusiastic, highly motivated with a commitment to outstanding customer service and continuous improvement.

Role

As a Product Manager you will be responsible for defining the roadmap focused on continued expansion of existing and new connected car and telematics programs for customers, members and automotive manufacture clients.

The Product Manager will work across multiple projects, programs and business units to support the management and successful introduction of new products, strategic allocation and positioning in the market.

You will be:

• A self-starter and team oriented with a high degree of competency with technical protocols and standards with an ability to adapt to start-up projects, existing architecture and systems.


• Managing and validating customer, business and commercial needs that lead solution development efforts and enhancement of products and programs, including research, analysis, proposals, testing and product introduction.


• Evaluating financial and competitive impacts of potential product features to shape product and service offerings.


• Ensuring trends, developments in the market place and voice of the customer research shapes product and service offerings.

Key responsibilities of this role:

• Lead the process of setting technical business requirements for the technology product and overall functionality to ensure products are competitive and commercially viable, including usability testing and user research activities.


• Create product roadmaps in an agile environment and develop product plans that maximize business and commercial opportunities and support long term strategic objectives


• Manage the priorities throughout the planning, development, release and execution phases, including the proposition of the product, ensuring specifications addresses end customer and user needs and expectations.


• Evaluate service quality, technical improvements, customer preferences and satisfaction surveys.

We are interested in candidates that have:

• At least 5-8 years’ experience in the successful delivery large scale technology-based projects and/or product releases, in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.


• Experience in the contribution to the evolution of an organization’s product delivery capability with a high level of commercial, financial and business acumen.


• Experience with connected car and telematics programs with automotive manufacturing clients or similar scale industry.


• Knowledge and skills in product and supplier management with a combination of technical aptitude, commercial, and product management skills, communication, negotiation and decision-making ability, combined with a working knowledge of the product.


• Experience in technical requirements, protocols, standards and project lifecycles in an Agile environment is a must.


• Degree qualified in a business related field and industry experience.

Salary and Benefits

• Intelematics Europe offer a competitive salary, bonus scheme, benefits and opportunity to work for a rapidly growing and innovative company.


• You will also need a current drivers licence and passport, and be willing to work flexibly and travel occasionally.


• Please note that this position requires a security clearance to be undertaken which may include identification checks and review of Police Records.