AI/ML Lead Technical Program Manager

We are seeking a dynamic Lead Technical Program Manager to drive advanced AI/ML initiatives within Aptiv’s engineering teams. This role will strengthen the cooperation between our Aptiv platform team and AI/ML algorithm teams, ensuring the seamless execution of cutting-edge technology in automotive solutions. You will lead the program to develop and integrate AI/ML algorithms while ensuring alignment with business goals and technical feasibility. In this individual contributor role (with potential to lead a small team), you will be instrumental in shaping the future of automotive intelligence.

Your role:

• Own and Deliver: Drive end-to-end delivery of AI/ML products, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely execution.

• Technical Roadmap: Translate use cases into epics, stories, and tasks. Build a detailed roadmap with clear timelines, identifying technical dependencies, and balancing competing engineering priorities.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Act as the primary liaison between Aptiv's platform team and AI/ML algorithm teams to ensure alignment on project goals and execution strategies.

• Resource Management: Collaborate with product managers and engineering leads to ensure the right staffing and skill allocation for product teams.

• Clear the Path: Identify and remove blockers that could hinder the engineering team’s productivity, ensuring smooth, on-time delivery.

• External Collaboration: Oversee and manage external partnerships, ensuring their outputs align with internal goals and timelines.

• Talent Recruitment: Assist in attracting, hiring, and onboarding top talent for AI/ML teams to meet evolving project demands.

• Compliance: Ensure adherence to applicable engineering and competency design guidelines, especially for platform-specific designs.

• Financial Oversight: Manage project

Your background:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or MSc in Engineering or related field (Preferred).

• Project Management Experience: Proven track record in leading large, cross-functional teams with the ability to drive results (Preferred).

• AI/ML Expertise: Strong understanding of AI/ML algorithms and their applications, with the ability to translate technical concepts into actionable project plans (Preferred).

• Automotive Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with automotive technologies, industry trends, and vehicle systems (Preferred).

• Methodical Problem Solver: Strong analytical skills with a methodical approach to problem-solving and decision-making (Required).

• Team Player: Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills with a demonstrated ability to work in team-oriented environments (Required).

• Commitment to Excellence: Strong drive to execute projects and continuously seek improvements (Required).

• Prior Leadership: Experience in coordinating between multiple teams, managing budgets, and capital planning (Preferred).

Aptiv Benefits:

• Our working style: flexible work environment

• Learning, professional growth and development in a world-recognized international environment.

• Access to internal & external training, coaching & certifications.

• Recognition for innovation and excellence.

• Opportunities to give back to the community

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

Apply today, and together let’s change tomorrow! 

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Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.