Technology Strategy Lead for Auto Innovation & Roadmaps

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI); Superior (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits for family

Disability & Life insurance

Generous PTO

Competitive salary

Global environment

Job summary

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) seeks a Technology Strategy Manager to lead cross-functional programs, maintain roadmaps, and translate emerging signals into actionable opportunities supporting mid- to long-term planning for Hyundai and Kia vehicles.

You will partner with engineering, product strategy, affiliates, universities, and HQ teams to drive portfolio balance, risk management, and executive-ready recommendations with strong stakeholder alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an automotive-related field is required.
• 7+ years in automotive, mobility, technology strategy, product planning, advanced development, or closely related experience.
• Ability to participate in video conferences across time zones (US Eastern Time).
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing, mentoring, training, or developing team members.
• Experience setting team goals, managing calendars, tracking deliverables, and budgets.
• Ability to explain technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Excellent time management, organization, and leadership skills.
• Strong written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional activities to identify, prioritize, coordinate, and mature advanced technologies for future Hyundai/Kia vehicles.
• Manage the advanced development portfolio, including proposal intake, roadmaps, and executive report-outs.
• Maintain technology roadmaps and evaluation frameworks assessing strategic fit and feasibility.
• Lead technology sensing and scouting in North America and build external partnerships.
• Translate discoveries into actionable planning implications and opportunities.
• Clarify risks, dependencies, and next steps for stakeholders and executives.
• Serve as liaison across engineering, legal, finance, purchasing, and admin teams for budgets and IP issues.
• Mentor and train team members; set goals and development opportunities.
• Control budgets for planning, collaborations, events, and department initiatives.
• Create repeatable processes, templates, trackers, and knowledge-sharing channels.
• Support patent, innovation processes, and technology showcases for stakeholders.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Strategic planning

Budget management

Mentoring

Relationship building

Problem solving

Project management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's in automotive field

Master’s preferred

10+ years experience in related fields

Tools

Tableau

PowerBI

MS Copilot

Notion

Confluence

Smartsheets

Job description

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) seeks a Technology Strategy Manager to lead cross-functional programs, maintain roadmaps, and translate emerging signals into actionable opportunities supporting mid- to long-term planning for Hyundai and Kia vehicles.

You will partner with engineering, product strategy, affiliates, universities, and HQ teams to drive portfolio balance, risk management, and executive-ready recommendations with strong stakeholder alignment.