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JOB ID 20843

Software Product Owner

  • Manufacturer, Electrical & Electronic, Automotive Parts, Software platform
  • IT, SE(Control, Embedded)
  • Kanagawa
  • ¥9,000,000～¥11,000,000

A global automotive technology company specializing in cockpit electronics, including digital instrument clusters, infotainment systems, head-up displays, and domain controllers. Headquartered in America, they partner with major automakers worldwide to deliver innovative, software-defined Headquartered in America, they partner with major automakers worldwide to deliver innovative, software-defined vehicle solutions that enhance the driver and passenger experience.

This role acts as a Product Owner managing the planning, coordination, and delivery of embedded software projects across system, software, and validation domains. The position requires leadership in Agile practices, cross-functional collaboration, customer engagement, and process The position requires leadership in Agile practices, cross-functional collaboration, customer engagement, and process compliance-especially within automotive software development.

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Job Description

  • Responsibilities
    Develop and maintain an integrated product backlog across systems, software, and validation, including original and change request scope
    Track work status using central planning tools and dashboards; report progress to stakeholders, including OEMs
    Participate in Agile ceremonies and drive backlog prioritization aligned with release plans and business goals
    Coordinate and ensure traceability across systems, software, and validation deliverables
    Lead software release readiness processes and defect triage for critical issues
    Manage dependencies and escalate risks or impediments to leadership
    Oversee non-functional requirement planning, including certifications and re-flash strategies
    Ensure complete test coverage and quality compliance before software release
    Facilitate cross-team alignment on technical impacts, estimates, and timelines for customer change requests
    Foster continuous improvement through performance metrics, customer feedback, and team collaboration
  • Requirements
    8 years or more of embedded software development experience, preferably in automotive (e.g., cluster, infotainment, or platform software)
    Strong decision-making, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills
    Solid understanding of problem-solving tools (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) and process improvement
    Excellent analytical, debugging, verbal, and written communication skills
    Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English
    Strong customer relationship management skills
  • Preferred
    Experience working with Toyota
    Formal Product Owner certification
    Hands-on experience with Agile product development
  • Location
    Kanagawa
  • Work Style
    Remote working possible, Flex working possible
  • Salary
    ¥9,000,000～¥11,000,000
  • Attractive
    Points
    Foreign capital company, Make use of languages

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