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Sr. Cross Car Line Manager

EV.Careers
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/22/2025
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.

Status

Exempt

Summary

The 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%

New Feature / Technology / Infotainment / ADAS Planning

2nd Priority - 35%

CCL Specification Management

3rd Priority - 20%

New Technology Education / Liaison

4th Priority - 10%

Lead / Support Ad Hoc Projects

Education/Certification

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Master’s degree preferred in Business Administration, Engineering, or Analytical field

Overall 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 planning
  • Consulting experience a plus

Directly 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 presentations

Other 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

  • Effective communication skills to articulate complex situations
  • Excellent PC skills including MS Office, familiarity with database programs
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy

Competencies

  • Care for People
  • Chase Excellence, Every Day
  • Dare to Push Boundaries
  • Empower People to Act
  • Move Further, Together

Pay Range

$101,964 - $141,748

Pay will be based on several variables that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to, job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, etc.

Equal Employment Opportunities

KUS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, including pregnancy and childbirth and related medical conditions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, legally protected physical disability or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. KUS complies with applicable law governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which KUS has offices. The KUS EEO policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.

Disclaimer: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and for this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Salary : $101,964 - $141,748

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