Vehicle Multimedia Lead (Dallas)

Job Title : Technical Lead - Vehicle Multimedia Systems
Location : Dallas, TX
Role:

Contract (On-site)
Description
The Multimedia (MM) Technical Lead will be responsible for leading, executing, and delivering the cross-generation / cross-domain MM program from a technical and architectural perspective.
Looking for a Technical lead with a strong development background who can deep‑dive into technical issues, understand multimedia architecture, and drive resolution in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on development experience, currently leading a team, and possess the ability to identify problem areas quickly and coordinate cross‑functional teams to ensure milestone commitments are met.

Responsibilities :

Develop strong understanding of multimedia architecture (Head Unit, Navigation, Voice assistant, Media, SXM, Connected audio etc).
Responsible for multimedia product from planning, development, launch to quality assurance and release.
Support on aligning overall vehicle milestones and SW release schedule with stakeholders by collaborating with headquarter in Japan.
Define the project development scope for NA region considering situation conditions (budget, resources, capabilities, schedule).
Manage supplier for schedule alignment and risk mitigation.
Collaborate with program managers and product owners to assess the risk and make decisions accordingly.
Triage in-market issues especially cross-domain area including deep-dive in technical discussions. (specification study, user impact analysis, system architectural review)
Communicate with quality, factory teams to align on overall vehicle milestones and address any issue/risk points with countermeasure plan.

Requirements:

3+ years of proven experience in vehicle multimedia development.
Strong understanding of automotive multimedia (MM) related hardware and software stacks.
Expert on PowerPoint and strong presentation skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders
Ability to work in fast-paced teams with quick decision-making.
Possess strong technical and product management skills to communicate and drive suppliers/stakeholders
Ability to work closely with design, software, firmware, testing, and manufacturing teams.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and resolve issues promptly.

Nice to Haves:

Executive reporting experience
Business Japanese communication skills (read/write) is not mandatory but a big plus

Educational Background:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related field; and/or commensurate work experience