Senior Manager Product Development ADAS & In - vehicle Infotainment (IVI)

ADAS/IVI Systems Product Manager

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Electronics, and we do it by creating world-class Electronic systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex Electronic systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Electronics.

Job Responsibilities

1. Product Strategy & Roadmap Leadership (Business-Focused)

• Define the long-term vision and integrated product roadmap for ADAS and IVI systems.
• Develop strategic frameworks for platform scalability, reusability, and future revenue opportunities.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking and market analysis to identify emerging trends in automated driving, digital cockpit, cloud integration, and UX expectations.
• Own the business case development including cost modeling, investment planning, ROI analysis, and partner/technology selection.
• Work with executive leadership to align product direction with corporate objectives, customer needs, regulatory changes, and technology evolution.

2. Architecture & System Definition

• Oversee end-to-end system architecture for both ADAS and IVI domains, ensuring technical coherence across compute, sensors, ECUs, middleware, and cloud components.
• Define architectural guidelines for perception stack integration, sensor fusion, infotainment apps/frameworks, multi-display experiences, vehicle connectivity, and OTA update management.
• Drive cross-domain interface definitions (e.g., ADAS warnings on cluster/HUD, navigation-ADAS integration, driver monitoring integration).
• Approve technical design reviews, engineering change requests, and platform evolution plans.

3. Organization Building, Hiring & Leadership Development

• Build and scale a high-performing product development organization covering ADAS, IVI, systems engineering, test/validation, and program management.
• Define team structure, roles, competencies, and operating mechanisms as the organization grows.
• Lead hiring strategy, candidate evaluation, and recruitment for specialized experts (e.g. perception engineers, Android Automotive developers, HMI designers, cloud integration engineers).
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and career development pathways for program leaders.

4. Supplier, Partner & Ecosystem Management

• Own relationships with key technology partners (e.g., Mobileye, Qualcomm, NVIDIA, Google, AWS, Tier-1 suppliers).
• Lead supplier selection, RFI/RFQ processes, SOW creation, contract negotiation, and performance oversight.
• Drive co-development strategies for next-generation ADAS sensors, SoCs, cloud telematics, and infotainment platforms.

5. Stakeholder Engagement & Executive Communication

• Present product strategy, program status, technology recommendations, and organizational needs to executive leadership.
• Manage cross-functional alignment with purchasing, legal, manufacturing, cybersecurity, quality, and vehicle program teams.
• Act as the primary decision-maker for prioritization tradeoffs between performance, cost, timing, and customer experience.
• Represent the company in external engagements, industry forums, and partner reviews.

Required Qualifications

Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• 10–15+ years in automotive product development with deep experience in both ADAS and IVI systems.
• Expertise in:
• Perception systems (camera, radar, lidar)
• Embedded software development (C++, Python, Java/Kotlin)
• Infotainment platforms (Android Automotive, QNX, Linux)
• Vehicle networks (CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet)
• Functional safety and cybersecurity standards
• Cloud connectivity, OTA, and telemetry systems

Business & Leadership Qualifications

• Proven track record in building and delivering complex, cross-domain automotive products.
• Ability to define scalable product strategies and multi-year roadmaps.
• Experience managing budgets, negotiating contracts, and leading enterprise-level programs.
• Strong stakeholder influence skills with senior executives, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in software-defined vehicle architectures.
• Background in AI/ML applied to driver assistance or user personalization.
• Prior involvement in global vehicle launches.
• Familiarity with digital twin, simulation, and virtual validation environments.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type: Regular / Permanent

Group: Magna Electronics