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We develop innovative software and build the hardware to bring autonomous driving cars, advanced driver-assistance systems, connected vehicles and smart cities to life in a way that only we can. We work in partnership with almost all car manufacturers. Our sensors, systems and software can already be found in almost all passenger cars today.\nAptiv is building a new Robotics business focused on Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Drones for warehouse, industrial, and adjacent markets. A core differentiator of these systems is robust, reliable, and scalable perception across diverse environments and customer use cases.\nWe are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the development, commercialization, and delivery of robotics and drone hardware and software systems. This role combines strategic program leadership with hands-on project execution and people management responsibility for a team of Project Managers. The successful candidate will oversee a portfolio of complex development programs, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with technical, quality, regulatory, and business objectives.\nAs a key leader within the Adjacent Markets Robotics and Drones division, you will drive programs through the full product lifecycle, from concept definition and customer engagement through development, validation, launch, and production deployment. You will partner closely with engineering, product management, autonomy, localization, safety, manufacturing, operations, sales, finance, and executive leadership teams to establish scalable development processes, manage program execution, and ensure successful commercialization of innovative technologies.\nThis position requires a strong blend of technical understanding, operational discipline, leadership, and customer-facing experience, with the ability to transform emerging technologies and proof-of-concept solutions into reliable, scalable, production-ready products deployed across diverse customer environments.\nKey Responsibilities\nProgram & Portfolio Leadership\nLead a portfolio of robotics and drone development programs spanning hardware, software, autonomy, and integrated system solutions.\nManage and mentor a team of Project Managers, establishing clear priorities, execution standards, and accountability across programs.\nTranslate business strategy, product roadmaps, and customer requirements into executable program plans.\nOwn program performance, delivery schedules, budgets, resource plans, risks, and business outcomes.\nEnsure successful execution of programs through all phases of the product development lifecycle, including concept development, prototype validation, productization, launch, and post-deployment support.\nDrive alignment across engineering, product, operations, manufacturing, and commercial teams to achieve program objectives.\nProduct Development & Launch Execution\nEstablish and maintain program plans, milestones, deliverables, and execution roadmaps.\nLead cross-functional development teams to deliver products on schedule, within budget, and to defined quality, performance, and safety requirements.\nEnsure readiness for design reviews, verification and validation activities, manufacturing readiness, product launch, and customer deployment.\nDrive risk identification, mitigation planning, issue resolution, and executive escalation processes.\nPartner with engineering leadership to balance program scope, technical innovation, resource constraints, and delivery commitments.\nChampion development process compliance and continuous improvement throughout the organization.\nCustomer & Stakeholder Management\nServe as a customer-facing program leader for strategic development programs.\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, partners, and executive stakeholders.\nLead customer reviews, technical discussions, status updates, and escalation management activities.\nUnderstand customer technology roadmaps and identify opportunities to support future business growth.\nSupport proposal development, business capture activities, and strategic growth initiatives.\nGovernance & Operational Excellence\nDevelop and maintain program governance frameworks, reporting structures, and performance metrics.\nProvide portfolio-level visibility through KPI reporting, executive dashboards, and operational reviews.\nEstablish consistent project management methodologies across the organization, leveraging Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid approaches as appropriate.\nDrive adoption of best practices, tools, and processes that improve predictability, scalability, and execution effectiveness.\nEnsure programs comply with internal development processes, regulatory requirements, customer standards, and quality management systems.\nResource & Financial Management\nDevelop and manage program budgets, staffing plans, and resource forecasts.\nPartner with functional leaders to align engineering resources with program priorities and customer commitments.\nMonitor program profitability, cost performance, and investment requirements.\nSupport capital appropriation requests, budget planning activities, and business case development.\nDrive efficient utilization of resources while maintaining delivery and quality objectives.\nLeadership & Team Development\nLead, coach, and develop Project Managers and cross-functional program teams.\nFoster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer focus.\nEstablish performance expectations and support professional development across the program management organization.\nPromote servant leadership principles while driving results in a fast-paced, highly technical environment.\nBuild organizational capability by implementing scalable project and program management practices.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Program Management, or a related technical discipline.\n10+ years of experience leading complex engineering, product development, or technology programs.\n5+ years of leadership experience managing Project Managers, engineering teams, or cross-functional development organizations.\nDemonstrated experience delivering complex hardware and software products through the full development lifecycle.\nStrong understanding of product development processes, systems engineering, risk management, and commercialization practices.\nProven experience managing multiple concurrent programs, customers, and stakeholders.\nStrong customer-facing leadership experience with demonstrated success in executive communications and relationship management.\nExperience developing and managing budgets, schedules, resource plans, and performance metrics.\nExcellent communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills.\nAbility to influence and collaborate effectively across a matrixed organization.\nProficiency with project, portfolio, and product lifecycle management tools.\nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster's degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.\nPMP, PgMP, Agile, or equivalent program management certification.\nExperience in robotics, autonomous systems, drones, aerospace, automotive, defense, industrial automation, or related technology sectors.\nExperience managing hardware-software integrated system development programs.\nFamiliarity with manufacturing readiness, product launch processes, and production scaling.\nKnowledge of quality systems, regulatory compliance, and customer development processes.\nExperience supporting proposals, business development, contract execution, or product strategy activities.\nProven success operating in high-growth organizations transitioning products from concept to commercial deployment.\nTraits we seek:\nStrategic problem solvers who bring structure to ambiguity, think systemically, and drive decisions that balance technical, operational, and business objectives.\nEmpowering leaders who develop high-performing Project Managers, foster accountability, align cross-functional teams, and build trust at all levels of the organization.\nOperationally minded executors who can translate vision into actionable plans, establish scalable processes, and consistently deliver complex programs from concept through production deployment.\nResilient change agents who remain composed under pressure, navigate competing priorities, remove obstacles, and continuously improve how teams and programs operate.\nPrivacy Notice - Active Candidates: https://www.aptiv.com/privacy-notice-active-candidates\nAptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. 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