JOB ID 27599

ADAS Chief Product Owner

  • IT, Software platform
  • IT, Product Engineer (Hard/soft)
  • Kanagawa
  • ¥9,000,000~¥11,000,000

Top Global Sales | As a foreign-affiliated automotive parts manufacturer, the company is expanding its software and electronics products. As a long-established German company with roots in Japan and operating worldwide, it employs diverse employees, maintains a 1% turnover rate, and maintains a well-established work environment. In April 2024, a new research and development facility was completed, and we are working on further advanced technology development.

A global leader in sales, this foreign-owned automotive parts manufacturer is expanding its software and electronics product portfolio. As a long‑established German company in Japan with worldwide operations, it offers a diverse workforce and an excellent working environment, reflected in its low 1% turnover rate. In April 2024, a new research and development facility was completed, further strengthening the company’s efforts in advanced technology development.

As the Chief Product Owner responsible for maximizing product value in the ADAS and autonomous driving fields, you will be responsible end-to-end for product strategy, system requirements, product backlog, and release decisions. As a core connecting customers, business, and engineering, we lead the development of highly competitive next-generation driver assistance systems.

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Job Description

  • Responsibilities
    Product vision, strategy, and roadmap formulation
    for ADAS/autonomous driving functions, product scope management
    across systems and software, definition and approval
    of system requirements and product requirements, management and prioritization of product backlogs,
    decision-making
    based on customer value, technology feasibility, and business viability, negotiation and coordination
    as a key point of contact with OEM customers Collaborate
    with program managers, system architects, and functional POs; drive
    agile development processes; determine release approval and quality KPIs; manage
    trade-offs
    in cost, quality, and delivery times; manage changes and prioritize issues
    ; lead a global cross-functional team.
  • Requirements
    Strong product ownership mindset,
    cross-functional leadership experience
    in global environments, high communication and negotiation skills
    , strategic thinking and decision-making abilities
    , experience in
    product planning, requirements definition, or system development, business-level Japanese and English proficiency.
  • Preferred
    Experience
    in ADAS/autonomous driving system development, knowledge of sensor fusion, recognition, route planning, and vehicle control,
    experience in system engineering and requirements management
    , knowledge
    of ASPICE and agile development, and experience in OEM product development.
  • Location
    Kanagawa
  • Work Style
    Remote working possible, Flex working possible
  • Salary
    ¥9,000,000~¥11,000,000
  • Attractive
    Points
    Average age 30s, Over 50% Mid-Career Hires, Childcare support system, Foreign capital company, Make use of languages, Weekends and holidays off

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