Automotive Customer Program Manager

Texas Instruments•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Texas Instruments (TI) is looking for an experienced Automotive Customer Program Manager to lead strategic customer relationships and ensure the successful execution of automotive Tier1 ADAS radar programs by bridging customer needs with internal R&D teams. This role involves managing end-to-end execution of automotive Tier1 customer programs, from project Kick off through SOP of the customer product and product launch/ramp. The position serves as the primary point of contact for Tier1 customer programs, building and maintaining strategic relationships with customer development teams and key stakeholders. The role requires being the voice of the customer to internal R&D teams, translating customer timelines and project requirements, and ensuring bi-directional communication. Negotiation with customers on product features and timelines, based on internal alignment, is also a key aspect, along with developing compelling positioning and messaging. Collaboration across cross-functional teams including analog/RF and digital design, systems, HW and SW applications, validation, RF characterization, test, product engineering, and sales is essential for seamless program execution. The role also involves tracking program metrics, preparing status reports, and identifying, escalating, and resolving program risks and challenges.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, ECE, Computer Engineering or related field of study
2+ years of engineering experience.

Nice To Haves

Ability to establish strong relationships with key stakeholders ( both internally and externally) is critical to success
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to quickly ramp on new systems and processes
Demonstrate strong interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
Ability to take the initiative and drive for results
Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
Knowledge on Embedded HW and Software would be added value
Prior experience working with Automotive Tier1s and OEMs would be added value
Prior project management skills would be added value

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end execution of automotive Tier1 customer programs, from project Kick off through SOP of the customer product and product launch/ramp.
Serve as primary point of contact for the Tier1 customer programs, building and maintaining strategic relationships with customer development teams and key stakeholders.
Be the voice of the customer to the internal R&D teams translating customer timelines and project requirements to the internal teams and bi-directional communication back to the customer is a vital part of this role.
Negotiate with customer on product features and timelines based on internal alignment while developing compelling positioning and messaging to secure customer alignment and commitment.
Collaborate across cross-functional team: analog/RF and digital design teams, systems, HW and SW applications, validation, RF characterization, test, product engineering and sales teams to ensure seamless program execution.
Track program metrics, and prepare comprehensive status reports for both customer and internal stakeholders.
Identify, escalate, and resolve program risks and challenges; serving as the escalation point for customer concerns.