Product Manager, Connected Car Software & Launch

Kia Corp.; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Kia Corp. in Irvine is seeking a Product Manager to drive connectivity-based vehicle software rollouts and coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, marketing, and QA. You will define requirements, manage release notes, and align partnerships to enhance the connected EV experience.

The role emphasizes market research, customer engagement, and budget management to deliver high-quality, timely product launches while maintaining Kia’s standards for connected services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related sciences or equivalent work experience.
• MBA preferred.
• PMP preferred; Certified Product Owner Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate vehicle software launches and manage cross-functional release activities.
• Develop business cases, write requirements, and prioritize features for engineering teams.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver on-time, high-quality product launches.
• Identify market opportunities, conduct customer research, and shape product strategies for EV connectivity.
• Monitor KPIs, drive marketing campaigns, and manage budgets for Kia Connect initiatives.
• Ensure quality gates and adherence to policies across product lifecycle.

Skills

Program management

Product management

Cross-functional leadership

Agile methodologies

Requirements writing

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / CS

MBA preferred

PMP preferred

Certified Product Owner Certification preferred

Job description

Kia Corp. in Irvine is seeking a Product Manager to drive connectivity-based vehicle software rollouts and coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, marketing, and QA. You will define requirements, manage release notes, and align partnerships to enhance the connected EV experience.

The role emphasizes market research, customer engagement, and budget management to deliver high-quality, timely product launches while maintaining Kia’s standards for connected services.