Sr. Cross Car Line Manager
Date: Feb 14, 2025
Location: Irvine, California, US, 92606
Company: Kia America, Inc.
At Kia, we’re creating award-winning products and redefining what value means in the automotive industry. It takes a special group of individuals to do what we do, and we do it together. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative. Our people thrive on thinking differently and challenging the status quo. We are creating something special here, a culture of learning and opportunity, where you can help Kia achieve big things and most importantly, feel passionate and connected to your work every day.
Kia provides team members with competitive benefits including premium paid medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) plan matching of 100% up to 6% of the salary deferral, and paid time off. Kia also offers company lease and purchase programs, company-wide holiday shutdown, paid volunteer hours, and premium lifestyle amenities at our corporate campus in Irvine, California.
Status
Summary
The Senior Cross Carline Manager influences the roadmap for Technology, Infotainment, and ADAS planning and collaborates with the product planners to develop CCL consistency for feature application and vehicle trim line-up. This position will participate in benchmarking activities and be familiar with technologies from other global automakers. Additionally, the individual will educate the product planners on future technology trends, key customer priorities / unmet needs, and ADAS functionality.
The Sr. Cross Carline Manager supports product coordination and the needs of Kia NA internal departments along with relevant affiliates including Kia HQ, HATCI, Kia Mexico (KMX).
In addition, the Sr. Cross Carline Manager assists with MECA (Mobility, Electrification, Connectivity and Autonomous) projects for electrified vehicle programs.
Major Responsibilities
1st Priority - 35%
New Feature / Technology / Infotainment / ADAS Planning
2nd Priority - 35%
CCL Specification Management
3rd Priority - 20%
New Technology Education / Liaison
4th Priority - 10%
Lead / Support Ad Hoc Projects
Education/Certification
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Master’s degree preferred in Business Administration, Engineering, or Analytical field
Overall Experience
- 8+ years’ experience in automotive product / cross carline planning, marketing research, engineering or related field required
- 5+ years developing strategic and tactical roadmap for future technology /ADAS
- 5+ years’ experience with electric vehicle planning
- Consulting experience a plus
Directly Related Experience
- Automotive enthusiast with industry, consumer, and technical knowledge and abilities
- Experience with Advanced Technologies, ADAS, and BEVs is strongly preferred
- Extensive experience in presenting to executive management, developing presentations
Other Requirements:
- Occasional travel may be required domestically, internationally
- May need to work additional hours outside of normal business hours as required by the job, including weekends or holidays
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Must have a valid driver’s license. Position requires driving Kia and competitor vehicles to evaluate vehicles.
Skills
Competencies
Pay Range
$101,964 - $141,748
Pay will be based on several variables that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to, job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, etc.
Equal Employment Opportunities
KUS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, including pregnancy and childbirth and related medical conditions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, legally protected physical disability or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. KUS complies with applicable law governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which KUS has offices. The KUS EEO policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.
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