Senior Product Manager, Automotive Software

Our Mission:

Driving technology always feels old. Not by a little bit. We believe vehicles can be a thousand times smarter, safer, and more connected to the world around us, and our mission is to see it happen. In 2019, we joined forces with Honda as their first startup acquisition, and now we’re expanding our vision into building the future of electric vehicles (BEV) for millions of people around the world.

Join Drivemode for an exciting startup environment and a vibrant culture that combines impactful work, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits. By becoming a part of our team, you'll contribute to a crucial mission that revolutionizes the way people engage with vehicles, addressing both business needs and the world's environmental challenges. This presents an exceptional opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation and drive Honda's success in the EV market.

Location of Employment: 590 East Middlefield Road, Suite 150, Mountain View, CA 94043

Work Schedule:

40 Hours Per Week (10:00am to 7:00pm)

• Coordinate cross-functional projects for the development and rollout of mobile applications supporting Honda Motor's electric vehicles.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in Japan and the U.S. to define business needs, technical specifications, and system integration requirements.
• Develop project roadmaps covering timelines, resources, procurement, and budgets.
• Guide technical teams, communicate progress with stakeholders, manage risks, and control project finances.
• Oversee all phases from planning to deployment and maintain accurate documentation throughout the lifecycle.
• Hybrid work is allowed but must report to the office at least 2 days a week and must live within commuting distance (Metropolitan Statistical Area).

• Bachelor's Degree in business administration or closely related.
• 24 months in job offered or closely related occupation such as project manager.
• 24 months in a job offered or closely related occupation (such as project manager) must involve cross-border coordination of multi-stakeholder, cross-functional teams in the automotive or mobility industry.
• Fluency in spoken and written Japanese is required to coordinate with stakeholders and affiliates in Japan
• Travel to Japan approximately 4 times per year, for up to 1 month per trip.
• Background check is required.

$185,000 - $190,000 a year

This is the base salary for the position. This position also comes with full benefits, including the company's bonus structure. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to demonstrated skill set, years and depth of relevant experience, and some role-dependent factors. We welcome direct conversations with each candidate about compensation in all of our initial calls.

Ms. Donata Garliauskaite

DRIVEMODE, INC.

590 East Middlefield Road, Suite 150, Mountain View, CA 94043

Drivemode is proud of a very diverse team with employees coming from 5 continents/20 countries as of today. Diversity in our workplace has played an important part in our success; we recognize each employee’s unique background, knowledge, experiences, ideas, and viewpoints which are all critical in developing a product that has the greatest impacts on drivers all over the world.

Drivemode provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristics that make you unique.