Transformation and Portfolio Steering Manager

Transformation and Portfolio Steering Manager

Mountain View, CA

CARIAD, an automotive software development team with the Volkswagen Group. Our mission is to make the automotive experience safer, more sustainable, more comfortable, more digital, and more fun. To achieve that we are building the leading tech stack for the automotive industry and creating a unified software platform for over 10 million new vehicles per year. We’re looking for talented, digital minds like you to help us create code that moves the world. Together with you, we’ll build outstanding digital experiences and products for all Volkswagen Group brands that will transform mobility. Join us as we shape the future of the car and everyone around it.

Role Summary

The Transformation and Portfolio Steering Manager is responsible for shaping CARIAD Inc.’s technology and business portfolio while ensuring disciplined execution and delivery. Acting as a strategic bridge in the areas of strategy / transformation (GT), technical steering (TT), product management (GM) and product controlling (FC) between CARIAD Inc., CARIAD SE, and Volkswagen Group entities, this role ensures alignment of resources, budgets, and initiatives with corporate strategy.

Role Responsibilities

• Derive Portfolio & delivery model for CARIAD Inc. based on CARIAD SE strategy / Target Picture
• Define required initiatives for strategy implementation and support OKR execution for technical domains measurable outcomes.
• Align portfolio priorities with global business goals and regional innovation needs.
• Maintain a holistic CARIAD Inc. portfolio view (resources, budgets, capabilities).
• Translate technical leadership perspectives into strategic business concepts
• Drive portfolio decisions with stakeholders of CARIAD SE (e.g., decisions on AI in ADAS, RVT integration etc.)
• Ensure CARIAD US representation in global product governance forums (“GM channel”), influencing product-related decisions and ensuring U.S. priorities are visible and acted upon.

Transformation & Organizational Effectiveness

Program Oversight & Delivery Steering

Global & Cross-Functional Collaboration

General Skills

Required Specialized Skills

Desired Skills

Workplace Flexibility

Years of Relevant Experience

Required Education

Desired Education

Compensation

Salary range is dependent on factors such as geographical differentials, credentials or certifications, industry‑based experience, qualification and training. In the city of Mountain View, CA, the salary range for this position is $194,670 - $282,735.

CARIAD, Inc. provides performance based merits and annual bonus along with a competitive benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match and defined contribution plan, short and long term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment plans, maternity and non‑primary caregiver leave, adoption assistance, employee referral program and vacation and paid holidays. We also offer a unique vehicle lease program that covers registration and insurance fees.

CARIAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity / expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

Employment with Cariad Inc. is contingent upon the successful completion of this screening process. We emphasize the importance of compliance with export control and sanctions laws as a fundamental aspect of our operations. Our company is dedicated to adhering to these regulations to ensure the lawful and ethical conduct of our business activities. Employment with our company is contingent on either verifying U.S. citizenship or U.S. lawful permanent resident status or obtaining any necessary license or confirming the availability of an applicable exemption or license exception. You, the applicant, will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. Cariad Inc. may choose not to apply for a license or use an applicable license exception (if available) for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.

By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to participate in the export control and sanctions compliance screening process. Your cooperation in this matter is essential to our shared success and the integrity of our operations. Thank you for your understanding and commitment to upholding these important standards.

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