Product Senior Manager

Kia Corp.; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kia Corp. is seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead the implementation, launch and growth of Connected Services across Central & South America.

You will work closely with Global Headquarters and regional distributors to rollout CCS, develop the regional digital services strategy, and lay the foundation for future connected products and subscription-based services. The role requires ownership of the regional roadmap, cross-functional leadership across Marketing, Sales, IT and Data teams,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in Product Management, Digital Products, Business Development or Program Management.
• Languages: English (fluent), Spanish (highly desirable), Korea (advantage).
• Availability for regional and international travel (regional and global).

Responsibilities

• Own the regional Connected Services roadmap and business strategy.
• Lead the regional CCS implementation across multiple markets and drive launch readiness.
• Manage risks, priorities and executive reporting; ensure distributor readiness.
• Partner with Marketing, Sales and Customer Experience to maximize adoption and monetize future services.
• Define business requirements for dashboards and performance reporting; drive data-informed decisions.
• Lead and develop the Connected Services team and foster cross-regional collaboration.

Skills

Product management

Digital products

Business development

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering or related field

Job description

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We are looking for an experienced Product Manager to lead the implementation, launch and growth of Connected Services across Central & South America. This role combines product management, digital business, customer experience and large-scale program leadership. Working closely with Global Headquarters and regional distributors, you will drive the successful rollout of Connected Car Services (CCS), develop the regional digital services strategy and build the foundation for future connected products and subscription-based services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Product & Business Leadership

• Own the regional Connected Services roadmap and business strategy.
• Develop customer value propositions and support future digital business opportunities.
• Monitor product performance and identify growth opportunities.

Program & Launch Management

• Lead the regional CCS implementation across multiple markets.
• Drive launch readiness, project execution and cross-functional coordination.
• Manage key risks, priorities and executive reporting.
• Ensure distributor readiness and successful market rollout.
• Partner with Marketing, Sales and Customer Experience teams to maximize customer adoption.
• Support future subscription and monetization strategies.

Digital Services & Data

• Define business requirements for dashboards and performance reporting.
• Drive data-informed decision making and service improvements.
• Collaborate with HQ and the regional IT & Data team on digital solutions.

Leadership

• Lead and develop the Connected Services team.
• Build strong collaboration across regional teams, distributors and HQ.

Qualifications/Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in Product Management, Digital Products, Business Development or Program Management.

Specialized Skills and Knowledge Required

• Proven experience leading complex cross-functional projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience launching products or services across multiple markets.
• Languages: English (fluent), Spanish (highly desirable), Korea (advantage)
• Availability for regional and international travel (regional and global) as required.