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Sr. Cross Car Line Manager - Irvine California
Company: Kia Motors America
Location: Irvine, California
Posted On: 02/04/2025
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.SummaryThe 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% 2nd Priority - 35%CCL Specification Management 3rd Priority - 20%New Technology Education / Liaison 4th Priority - 10%Lead / Support Ad Hoc ProjectsEducation/Certification - Master's degree preferred in Business Administration, Engineering, or Analytical fieldOverall 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 planningDirectly 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 presentationsOther 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
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