10451 - Director, Engineering – Sales Applications

Hyundai Autoever America; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 236,000 - 337,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental coverage

Generous PTO

Education assistance

Annual merit increase

Job summary

Hyundai AutoEver America seeks a Director, Engineering - Sales Applications in Irvine to lead strategy, delivery, and operations for dealer portals, consumer websites, warranty and parts systems, and Sales applications.

You will partner with Sales, Marketing, Dealer Operations, Warranty, Digital, and Aftersales teams, drive roadmaps, modernization, governance, and KPI-driven improvements, and manage budgets and vendors in a global enterprise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 15+ years of enterprise app and digital platform experience with 12+ years in IT leadership.
• Experience supporting Dealer Portals, customer-facing websites, Warranty, Parts, and Sales apps.
• Leadership across Java, SAP S/4HANA, and Salesforce development.
• Experience with AI-enabled SDLC, AWS/cloud, and DevOps practices.
• Proven record of modernization, governance, and large-budget management.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, delivery, and support for Dealer Portals, consumer sites, Warranty and Parts apps.
• Develop roadmaps aligned with business objectives and tech strategy.
• Partner with leaders to prioritize investments and drive digital transformation.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across Sales, Aftersales, Marketing, and Digital.
• Oversee performance, security, compliance, and service delivery of applications.
• Set governance, standards, and best practices; drive modernization and integration.
• Lead organizational planning, talent development, and team performance.
• Manage vendors, partnerships, contracts, and budgets.

Skills

Enterprise leadership

Java development

SAP S/4HANA

Salesforce development

AWS / Cloud

DevOps

Governance & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering/Business

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Java

SAP S/4HANA

Salesforce

AWS

DevOps tools

Job description

Hyundai AutoEver America (HAEA) is the dynamic IT powerhouse behind Hyundai Motor Corporation, a Fortune 500 global leader in the automotive industry. As a key affiliate, we provide cutting‑edge IT services and support to top brands including Kia, Genesis, Hyundai Translead, Hyundai Mobis, Hyundai Capital, and Glovis.

HAEA offers a truly global and collaborative environment. Here, you’ll drive innovation, boost operational efficiency, and help shape the future of mobility for the Hyundai Motor Group.

At HAEA, we understand that IT is the cornerstone of today’s fast‑evolving digital world. By uniting all IT resources under one roof, we deliver consistent, top‑quality solutions while serving as the crucial information link between Hyundai’s Global Headquarters and North American operations.

If you’re passionate about technology and eager to make a real impact at a world‑class company, Hyundai AutoEver America is the place to grow your career. Join us and be part of the transformation that’s driving the future of automotive innovation.

Website: http://www.haeaus.com

Role Overview:

The Director, Engineering - Sales Applications is responsible for the strategic leadership, execution, and operational oversight of enterprise applications supporting Hyundai and Kia Dealer Portals, consumer‑facing websites, Warranty systems, Parts systems, and other critical Sales and Aftersales platforms. This leader serves as the primary technology partner to business stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, Dealer Operations, Warranty, Parts, Digital, and Aftersales organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, delivery, and support for Dealer Portals, consumer websites, Warranty, Parts, and Sales applications.
• Develop application roadmaps aligned with business objectives and global technology strategy.
• Partner with business leaders to prioritize investments and drive digital transformation initiatives.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across Sales, Aftersales, Marketing, Dealer Operations, Warranty, Parts, and Digital functions.
• Oversee application portfolio performance, security, scalability, compliance, and service delivery.
• Establish technology, governance, standards, and development best practices.
• Lead application modernization, integration, and enterprise technology initiatives.
• Drive operational excellence through KPI management and continuous improvement.
• Resolve critical business and application issues impacting dealers, customers, and operations.
• Lead organizational planning, talent development, and team performance.
• Manage vendors, strategic partnerships, contracts, and service providers.
• Own departmental budgets, resource planning, and financial performance.
• Collaborate with Headquarters and global teams to ensure alignment and execution of enterprise initiatives.
• Oversee application lifecycle management, including enhancements, upgrades, and innovation efforts.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 15+ years of enterprise application and digital platform experience with 12+ years in IT leadership roles.
• Experience supporting Dealer Portals, customer-facing websites, Warranty, Parts, and Sales applications.
• Technical leadership experience across Java development, SAP S/4HANA, SAP development, and Salesforce development.
• Experience leading organizations utilizing AI-enabled SDLC practices, AWS/cloud technologies, and DevOps methodologies.
• Proven success leading application modernization, digital transformation, and enterprise technology initiatives.
• Experience managing application portfolios, vendors, and multimillion-dollar budgets.
• Strong governance, service delivery, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of application security, compliance, and operational best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Automotive industry experience supporting OEM, dealer, warranty, parts, or retail sales environments.
• Experience leading digital transformation and application modernization initiatives.
• Program and portfolio management certifications or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting large-scale customer-facing web platforms and dealer ecosystem solutions.

Salary range: $235,620 to $336,930

In addition to a competitive salary, this position offers a fantastic benefits package that includes comprehensive medical/dental coverage, generous PTO, education assistance, and annual merit increase eligibility in a growth-focused work environment.

• comprehensive medical/dental coverage
• generous PTO
• education assistance
• annual merit increase eligibility in a growth-focused work environment

Team Culture:

• Passion for Technology: We are enthusiastic about emerging technologies and their potential to transform the automotive industry.
• Agility: We work in an agile environment, adapting quickly to changes and continuously improving our processes.
• Teamwork: We believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration, supporting each other to achieve common goals.
• Growth: We prioritize personal and professional growth, offering opportunities for learning and development.
• Inclusivity: We maintain an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone feels welcome.

Our Company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against applicants based on any protected characteristic under applicable law.