Job description

LOCATION
Ann Arbor, US or Milton Keynes, UK

Salary Range: $85,000 to $125,00,000 depending on experience + Benefits

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Are you passionate about the automotive technology industry? Do you thrive in a fast-paced technical environment with variety and challenge? *This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to combine their hands-on experience of automotive technology project delivery, technical and commercial acumen and apply it to CASES projects (Connected car, Autonomous vehicles, Shared mobility, Electrification and Security) for our OEM and tier1 clients.
Interested to know more? Read on ….. this could be the next career move for you!

ABOUT YOU

• Experienced in strategic product planning for CASES services, either at an OEM or Tier1.
• A good understanding of technology enablers, particularly ADAS/autonomous vehicle sensors and software, digital cockpit, cloud services including digital twin etc.
• Understand regulatory market drivers, especially those relating to vehicle connectivity, OTA updates, cyber security and data protection.
• Confident discussing future automotive trends, hypotheses, and scenarios with a 10+ year outlook.
• Experienced in managing multiple automotive technology projects to high standards and deadlines
• Applies problem solving techniques to a diverse range of challenging customer questions/projects
• Fluent written English and experience writing both detailed and executive-level reports for a global audience
• Capable analytical thinker, able to extract key trends from detailed data and understands the business impacts of automotive engineering trends
• Agility to move easily between projects and topics and resilience to handle problems arising on projects.
• The ability to build rapport through effective presentations and the ability to communicate complex ideas in a succinct and persuasive manner.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport and inspire confidence with SBD’s clients

A DAY IN THE LIFE
In this role, you will be part of a respected, supportive, global team of experienced and adaptable consultants who are focused on exceptional delivery to our clients. Our consulting services are aimed towards a varied range of stakeholders within our large client base including C-level decision makers, product planners and R&D directors.

• Leading a range of automotive consulting projects that are broad and often deep in scope
• Routinely interfacing with clients to provide technical credibility on pre-sale and project execution phases
• Managing a key account (e.g.1 of the top 10) or several smaller accounts from a technical client relationship perspective - proactively maintaining client relationships without Sales facilitation
• Directing project workstreams to deliver strategic guidance to clients including business growth planning, ecosystem analysis, go to market strategies, technical solution selection, supplier evaluations, feature planning etc.

WHY SBD AUTOMOTIVE

SBD Automotive is a global research consultancy for the automotive industry in the areas of connected cars, ADAS and autonomy, software defined vehicles, shared mobility, EV’s and cybersecurity. Established 25 years, our independent data, research and consulting has helped our clients (OEMs, suppliers, investors and governments) develop smart, safe, and sustainable mobility while delivering confidence through clarity insight and vision.

• Join us in an entrepreneurial environment and help to shape the future relationship between people and cars
• SBD has teams in six locations: China, Germany, India, Japan, UK, and USA. Be a part of a global outward mix of people and growth opportunities
• There is no limit on where a career at SBD can take you, including opportunities to travel and work around the globe
• Our values mean that we care about our people, our clients and our personal growth and development
• Benefits may include Pension, Private Health Care, Health Cash Plan, Life Assurance, (depending on location); and opportunities for Equity Sharing
• Employee and client satisfaction are key to being the #1 automotive market research and consultancy firm; this is at the forefront of everything we do.

Interested? Please apply with your CV and Cover letter

SBD Automotive is an Equal Opportunities employer

SBD uses preferred agencies for recruitment, so please no agency applications

Job Type: Full-time

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