Associate Director – Connected Vehicle Development and Delivery

Job Title

Maintains end-to-end responsibility for the development, delivery, maintenance, and quality of Subaru's Connected Vehicle (CV) systems, services, and consumer applications including the MySubaru platform.

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Connected Strategy Leadership
• Enterprise Relationship Building
• Continuous Improvement Governance

Development and Delivery Leadership

• End to End Delivery Leadership
• Release Leadership & Governance
• Agile Practice Governance & Standards
• Advanced Troubleshooting Leadership
• Systems Health & Risk Management
• Knowledge Base Stewardship

Team Leadership

• Leadership of Development & Delivery Teams
• Talent Leadership & Performance Enablement
• Vendor & Partner Leadership
• Agile Team Leadership

Relationship Management

• Cross Functional Alignment
• External Partner Engagement
• QA/QC Collaboration
• Agile Practice Partnership

Budget Management

• Annual Planning & Budget Ownership
• Financial Stewardship
• Cross Functional Budget Leadership

Operational Governance & Support

• L2 Production Support
• L3 Production Support
• Mobile OS Beta Testing
• Mobile Equipment Management

Works Innovation & Research

• Emerging Technology Research
• Innovation Culture Development

Training & Development

• Team Skill Development
• Professional Growth Enablement

Security & Compliance

• Security Best Practices
• Security Assessments & Audits

• Extensive experience leading complex, high availability software systems
• Significant experience overseeing enterprise-grade production support
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate risks, solve ambiguous problems
• Proven success leading managed service partners
• Experience leading team or project-based budgets
• Work experience demonstrates increasing responsibility
• Proven track record of building trust, influence, and collaboration
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong executive prioritization skills
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate a high-performing team
• Ability to unify diverse teams and functions
• Skilled at breaking down ambiguous, multi-layered problems
• Experience applying Waterfall, Agile SCRUM, and Kanban methodologies
• Subaru of America or relevant Automotive experience Preferred
• Experience developing and leading telematics or Connected technologies Preferred
• Cloud architecture expertise Preferred
• Global delivery experience Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree required or H.S. Diploma and equivalent experience in lieu of degree required and Bachelor's Degree in computer science, business, or related field preferred and Master's Degree such as Masters in Business Administration (MBA) or other relevant field preferred. At least 12-15 years required; at least 15+ years preferred.

• Office
  
  Location:
  
  Camden, NJ apart of the Greater Philadelphia Area (Philly)
• Hybrid Role:
  Hybrid Role - Remote work 2 days per week (after 90 days) [Wednesdays & Fridays]
• Travel: 5% Domestic and International

The recruiting base salary range for this full-time position is $180,000 - $220,000 / year. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Additionally, this role is bonus-eligible, with a target bonus percentage that provides an opportunity to earn even more based on your performance. (Internal Job Grade: D1)

In addition to competitive salary, Subaru offers an amazing benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Pension, Profit Sharing, and 401K Match Offerings
• 15 Vacation days, 5 Floating Holidays, 5 Sick days, and 9 Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program: $15,000 yearly benefit
• Vehicle Discount Programs

Learning & Development:

• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Direct partnership with senior leadership
• Formal Mentorship Program
• Linked In Learning License

Love. It's what makes Subaru, Subaru®. As a leading auto brand in the US, we strive to be More Than a Car Company®. Subaru believes in being a positive force in the communities in which we live and work, not just with donations but with actions that set an example for others to follow. That's what we call our Subaru Love Promise®.

Subaru is a globally renowned automobile manufacturer known for its commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainability. With a rich history dating back to 1953, Subaru has consistently pushed the boundaries of automotive engineering to deliver vehicles that offer not only exceptional performance but also a unique blend of utility and adventure.

Subaru's company culture is built on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for our product. We foster an inclusive environment that encourages employees to bring their unique perspectives and talents to the table. Our team members are driven by a common goal: to create exceptional vehicles that inspire and delight our customers.