Principle Solutions Director SME - CV (m/f/d)

Principle Solutions Director

SME - CV

(m/f/d) KPIT Technologies GmbH - 3.7 Novi, MI Job Details Full-time 3 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Gym membership Qualifications Azure Embedded systems Android Cloud Architecture Design (Architecture design skills) Commercial vehicle Senior leadership Stakeholder management Full Job Description Job Summary We are looking for a senior techno‑business leader to act as a Practice-level Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Connected Vehicles , driving customer solutioning, technical strategy, and business growth. This role combines deep automotive domain expertise with strong customer-facing and leadership capabilities across North America. The position is primarily customer-facing , working closely with OEMs and partners on Connected Vehicle, Digital Cockpit, SDV, and cloud-enabled automotive solutions, while also overseeing delivery governance and practice development. Responsibilities Act as a Practice-level SME for Connected Vehicles across customer engagements, solution architecture, and thought leadership. Lead executive-level technical discussions with OEMs and key stakeholders, translating business challenges into scalable technical solutions. Drive pre-sales and solutioning activities including RFP/RFI responses, solution design, estimations, and value propositions. Define and articulate end-to-end Connected Vehicle, Digital Cockpit, AAOS, SDV, and cloud architectures from multiple customer perspectives. Collaborate closely with sales, delivery, and engineering teams to align solutions with customer needs and market trends. Oversee delivery governance for regional programs, ensuring quality, timelines, budget adherence, and high customer satisfaction. Engage with hyperscalers, technology partners, and ecosystem players (e.g., AWS, Google, Microsoft) in automotive contexts. Support practice growth and capability building , while mentoring teams across geographies (with the majority of the team based in India). Represent the organization in customer workshops, technical forums, and industry discussions . Travel to client locations as needed; hybrid working model supported. Requirements 15+ years of overall experience with a strong foundation in automotive software and systems. Proven experience in Connected Vehicles, Infotainment / IVI, Android Automotive OS (AAOS), and Software Defined Vehicles (SDV) . Hands-on background in automotive embedded systems , with the ability to operate at architecture and strategy levels. Strong understanding of cloud architectures and edge-to-cloud integration in an automotive context. Experience working with or within hyperscalers or large technology organizations combined with automotive exposure. Demonstrated ability to operate as a customer-facing SME , engaging confidently with senior and executive stakeholders. Experience with automotive OEMs and exposure to commercial vehicle OEMs is highly preferred. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and evolving environment .

Compensation and Benefits:

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time KPIT employee, you are eligible for the following benefits: Geo Blue PPO and HSA plan. MetLife - Dental and Vision plan. Healthcare and Dependent care flexible spending account(FSA). 401k with employer match. Company-paid Basic Life and Long-term disability insurance. Voluntary benefits include Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft, and legal service. Employee Assistance Program. Paid Holidays. Employee discounts and perks. Gym benefit. Infotainment, IVI,AAOS,SDV AWS,Azure