Head of Technical Program Management, Sonatus
$168.5-259.5k
Plus equity
Office located in Sunnyvale, CA
Cloud-based solutions for software-defined vehicles
Job no longer available
Cloud-based solutions for software-defined vehicles
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
$168.5-259.5k
Plus equity
Office located in Sunnyvale, CA
101-200 employees
Company mission
To accelerate automotive innovation
Role
Who you are
- Sonatus is seeking a highly skilled Head of TPM with expertise in technical program management
- This pivotal role requires a meticulous leader with deep knowledge in project management, process optimization and tracking, metric analysis, and dashboard creation
- The ideal candidate must possess robust business acumen, technical proficiency and extensive managerial experience to ensure successful and optimized project execution, must have a positive and a can-do attitude, and be able to provide clarity as one navigates through ambiguous and complex situations
- 10-15 years of progressive experience in IT and automotive industries, with a strong focus on technical program management and leadership roles
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
- Proficiency in utilizing Jira, Confluence, and Applicable Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools (e.g., Jama, CodeBeamer, DOORS) for project management, metric analysis, and documentation
- Comprehensive understanding of engineering methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall, with the ability to tailor approaches to project needs
- Familiarity with automotive compliance standards, particularly ISO 26262, ISO 21434, and other relevant regulations
- Proven track record of successful project delivery, team leadership, and stakeholder management in a complex, matrixed organization
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively
- Certifications in project management (e.g., PMP) and familiarity with automotive-specific standards (e.g., ASPICE) would be advantageous
What the job involves
- Process Optimization: Define and implement optimized processes for the TPM team to effectively manage projects, leveraging agile and waterfall methodologies as appropriate
- Metric Analysis and Dashboard Creation: Utilize tools such as Jira, Confluence, and ALM tools (Jama, CodeBeamer, DOORS) to measure metrics, analyze data, and create comprehensive dashboards for project tracking and reporting
- Technical and Business Acumen: Apply deep understanding of engineering methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall, to drive efficient project delivery and ensure alignment with business objectives
- Project Oversight: Track and report on complex project statuses, ensuring milestones are achieved within scope, schedule, and budget constraints
- Compliance and Standards: Ensure adherence to automotive compliance standards (e.g., ISO 26262, ISO 21434) throughout project life cycles, maintaining rigorous documentation and audit trails
- Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Collaborate effectively with engineering, product management, and sales teams to align project goals, ensure product quality, and meet project timelines
- Customer Engagement: Negotiate with customers to define project requirements, manage expectations, and deliver optimal solutions that exceed customer satisfaction
- Leadership and Team Development: Provide strategic leadership and mentorship to a team of TPM professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Communication: Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations clearly and effectively to stakeholders at all levels, both verbally and in written reports
Our take
Software-defined vehicles represent the biggest innovation in automobiles for decades, but there are large obstacles in the way of their growth. The software that defines such vehicles requires over-the-air (OTA) updates and other forms of maintenance, which can quickly become a time-consuming and resource-intensive process.
Sonatus develops cloud-based solutions for software-defined vehicles, providing a platform called Digital Dynamics that empowers automakers to harness vehicle data, add feature updates, diagnose problems, and maintain vehicle infrastructure wirelessly and in real time. The company achieves its flexibility through cloud-empowered data infrastructure, no-code software solutions, and working closely with clients.
Whilst the company faces competition from other IoT vehicle software companies, Sonatus shows great potential to compete through its all-in-one approach. This has earned it impressive funding, which supports further development and the increase of production volume, as well as the company's expansion into the Japanese market.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Dec 2022
$75m
SERIES A
Jul 2021
$35m
SERIES A
Total funding: $110m
Company benefits
- Stock option program
- Flexible working arrangements
- Unlimited PTO
- Comprehensive benefits with generous allowance
- Free in-office food & snacks!
Company HQ
Sunnyvale, CA
Leadership
Jeffrey Chou
(Co-Founder & CEO)Experience as Senior Director of Engineering for Nuova Systems. Founder of Diamanti, where they were CEO and now serve as a Board Member.
Yu Fang
(Co-Founder & CTO/CPO)Head of Mobile Engineering for NAUTO from 2016 to 2018. Experience as CTO of CARDFREE.
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