Do you dream of what cars of the future will look like when you combine them with connectivity, a smartphone, and cloud services? Can you imagine uniting those dreams with a company that has the skills and relationships to make that a reality? If so, Telenav wants you!
At Telenav, we believe the car is at the beginning of a massive innovation wave that mirrors what happened on the smartphone several years ago. Building on our long history of mobile and in-car navigation software and services, we are on a mission to make people’s lives less stressful, more productive and more fun when they’re on the go.
We’re looking for a highly motivated Sr. Product Manager to join our growing Automotive business and the team. This individual will possess a creative mind backed by technical chops to lead our flagship product.
Job Responsibility:
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Identify unmet user needs for in-car navigation and beyond
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Build business cases and convince internal stakeholders to address key use cases.
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Define the product vision and roadmap, balancing innovation with feasibility for Chinese and overseas markets.
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Create detailed solution requirements and collaborate with Engineering, UX, Business Development (BD), and Marketing to deliver end-to-end solutions.
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Conduct constant product benchmarks and research to stay ahead of market trends and competition.
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Serve as the expert on connected car trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies (e.g., ADAS, autonomous driving integration).
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Develop marketing strategies to position Telematics & Auto products effectively in China and global markets.
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Drive cross-functional consensus among diverse teams (engineering, UX, BD) to ensure alignment with OEM and end-user needs.
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Lead customer-facing activities with BD team, including requirement gathering, and post-launch support.
Requirements:
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A BS in engineering relevant background or equivalent practical background.
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6+ years in the automotive industry, with proven experience managing automotive products.
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Must have experience in managing customer facing activities.
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Track record of successful product deliveries from concept to launch, preferably in navigation, telematics, or connected car services.
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Strong verbal/written English communication skills.
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Data-driven product management approach, with expertise in translating user insights into actionable roadmaps.
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Passion for automotive innovation and desire to shape the industry through cutting-edge solutions.
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Eye for design and user experience, with a focus on delivering seamless in-car interactions.
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Proven ability to influence cross-functionally, driving alignment across engineering, design, and BD teams.
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Experience working with global OEMs and navigating complex stakeholder environments.
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Familiarity with automotive regulations and compliance (e.g., data privacy, safety standards).
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Candidates from AutoNavi, Baidu, Neusoft, PetalMaps, or similar companies with automotive navigation/telematics experience will be preferred.
