Sr. Product Manager

Aptiv PLC; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Learning & development

Employee discounts

Recognition program

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Fertility coverage

Job summary

Aptiv in Michigan (Troy) is seeking a Product Manager for the Digital Cockpit & Middleware group to drive product vision and lifecycle across vehicle architecture and software platforms.

You will own roadmaps, write PRDs and user stories, collaborate with engineering, marketing and OEM teams, and support RFQs, demonstrations, and pre-sales activities, including involvement in CES and global tech days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 5-7 years of experience in product management, system engineering, or business development—preferably in automotive, embedded systems and software lifecycle management of embedded applications.
• Familiarity with lifecycle and analytics solutions such as containers, OTA, and Observability/Analytics is desired.
• Familiarity with existing middleware solutions such as Adaptive AutoSAR, Data Distribution Services and/or ROS 2 is a bonus.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills with a growth mindset
• Passion for innovation, user experience, and next-generation vehicle technologies
• Willingness to travel internationally for team alignment, OEM engagements, and major events

Responsibilities

• Define product vision, value propositions, and roadmap for vehicle architecture and lifecycle management solutions that can be applied to automotive and adjacent markets.
• Write clear, detailed product requirements documents (PRDs) and user stories based on product vision and user needs to drive alignment and roadmap execution with engineering
• Collaborate with engineering and program teams to apply Agile product development techniques, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and iterative validation
• Support the development and launch of new features and products by working with hardware, software, UX, and system engineering teams
• Support global OEM pursuits by contributing to RFQ responses, preparing demonstration materials, and supporting pre-sales engagements
• Monitor market trends, customer needs, and regulatory developments to continuously refine product strategies
• Collaborate with marketing and customer engineering teams to develop training materials, product documentation, and communications tools
• Partner with Aptiv’s global product teams and suppliers to ensure roadmap alignment and technical integration feasibility
• Positively contribute to a cohesive product team culture and product mindset for all stakeholders.
• Understand and clearly articulate the customer pain points to empower cross-functional teams to deliver compelling solutions.

Skills

Product management

System engineering

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline

Tools

Adaptive AutoSAR

Data Distribution Services

ROS 2

Job description

We are looking for a Product Manager to join Aptiv’s Digital Cockpit& Middleware product group.

The Product Manager will support every stage of the product lifecycle: from strategic planning and roadmap creation to feature definition, product development, launch, and market activation. This role focuses on the middleware, lifecycle management, and software-defined vehicle platform solutions. A key part of the role includes collaboration with OEM customers, internal engineering teams, and marketing functions to support business development efforts, OEM pursuits, and showcase events like CES and global tech days.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define product vision, value propositions, and roadmap for vehicle architecture and lifecycle management solutions that can be applied to automotive and adjacent markets.

• Write clear, detailed product requirements documents (PRDs) and user stories based on product vision and user needs to drive alignment and roadmap execution with engineering

• Collaborate with engineering and program teams to apply Agile product development techniques, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and iterative validation

• Support the development and launch of new features and products by working with hardware, software, UX, and system engineering teams

• Support global OEM pursuits by contributing to RFQ responses, preparing demonstration materials, and supporting pre-sales engagements

• Monitor market trends, customer needs, and regulatory developments to continuously refine product strategies

• Collaborate with marketing and customer engineering teams to develop training materials, product documentation, and communications tools

• Partner with Aptiv’s global product teams and suppliers to ensure roadmap alignment and technical integration feasibility

• Positively contribute to a cohesive product team culture and product mindset for all stakeholders.

• Understand and clearly articulate the customer pain points to empower cross-functional teams to deliver compelling solutions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline

• 5-7 years of experience in product management, system engineering, or business development—preferably in automotive, embedded systems and software, and software lifecycle management of embedded applications.

• Familiarity with lifecycle and analytics solutions such as containers, OTA, and Observability/Analytics is desired.

• Familiarity with existing middleware solutions such as Adaptive AutoSAR, Data Distribution Services and/or ROS 2 is a bonus.

• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills with a growth mindset

• Passion for innovation, user experience, and next-generation vehicle technologies

• Willingness to travel internationally for team alignment, OEM engagements, and major events

YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV:

• Private health care effective day 1 of employment

• Life and accident insurance

• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)

• Relocation assistance may be available

• Learning and development opportunities

• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers

• Recognition for innovation and excellence

• Opportunities to give back to the community

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Adoption Assistance

• Fertility Coverage

“Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law”

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