Hyundai America
Technical Center Inc. (HATCI) is searching for a Head of Office to join the
Hyundai CRADLE Silicon Valley team in Mountain View, CA:

Hyundai CRADLE Silicon
Valley is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of imagination and innovation.
Our mission is to become the catalyst of bringing creativeness into the Hyundai
Motor Group (HMG) by seeking out new technologies and business opportunities
and transforming groundbreaking ideas into tangible realities that enrich
lives, inspire change, and elevate human experiences.

Head of Office for Hyundai CRADLE
Silicon Valley will be part of a Silicon Valley-based team of professionals engaging
in creating corporate innovation for the HMG.

Responsibilities

Define new opportunities to drive business dynamics aligned with the HMG's focus
areas (MECA, Robot, UAM, AI) and foster future business models for HMG.
Design creative
concepts of product/service that blend technology for customer-centric business
models.
Demonstrate concepts of
collaboration between internal and external stakeholders (tech firms, startups,
research institutions) through Proof-of-Concept, joint development, commercialization,
and strategic investment.
Cultivate and leverage
relationships with tech professionals to access cutting-edge technologies and new
ideas in order to spread technical insights to the management at the HQ.
Lead and drive innovative
activities with the desire of inspiring change and setting new standards in the
industry, challenging conventions, and influencing the course of creative and
technological progress.
Build and guide a team
of professionals in product development, strategic investment, and partnership
by providing mentorship and inspiration to drive innovation initiatives within
the organization.

Qualifications

Exhibit an
entrepreneurial mindset by identifying opportunities for growth, creating new
ventures or partnerships, and driving innovation-driven initiatives.
Proven track record of
driving innovative projects for technical product development and
commercialization with the ability to clearly articulate product vision, and
influence strategic direction based on that vision.
Extensive,
referenceable network of contacts and further development of local network by
utilizing HMC's brand value and dealing with local partners in the global
technology sector.
Understand the
technology and industrial trend in Automotive Tech, Mobility, and Smart Devices
area.
Proven success in
managing people and building an innovative organizational culture in a
cross-functional environment to encourage and motivate team members to maximize
the utilization of their capabilities with fairness and respect.
Ability to proactively
engage with internal stakeholders to provide technical roadmaps and insights based
on the identification of emerging technologies and market trends.
Demonstrate financial
acumen and fiscal responsibility in projects under her or his management to
ensure they are financially sound and stay within budget guidelines.
Self-motivated,
independent, and proactive; validated creative and critical thinking
capabilities; can quickly prioritize and lead cross-functional teams under
pressure.

General Skills

Exceptional
entrepreneurial spirit and drive to succeed who refuses to be complacent,
embrace every opportunity for a greater challenge, and achieve set objectives
with unwavering passion and ingenious thinking.
Technical proficiency
and the ability to understand and work with cutting-edge technologies.
Passion for fostering
innovation and a commitment to stay at the forefront of tech advancements;
Curiosity to know the competitive set and anticipate evolving consumer trends.
Strong project
management skills with a track record of various project execution.
Team player with
strong leadership and ability to actively communicate with team members and
provide clear direction.
Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills partnering with diverse stakeholders at
different levels and cultures, both inside and outside the company.
Strong presentation
skills in both verbal and written format with the ability to communicate
complex concepts clearly and persuasively across audiences at varying levels of
the organization.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience in leading product development teams at Big Tech Company or Startup
Past director level or above management experience at a top technology company is strongly preferred
Proficient in conceptualizing tech product/service and building go-to-market strategies
Master's Degree in a technical discipline; Advanced degree is highly preferred
At least 15 years of relevant work experience required
Able to travel 10-20% of the time (domestic and international)
Location of the position is in Mountain View, CA

What we offer:

Zero-dollar employee premiums on Medical, dental, and vision for you and your family
100% employer-paid disability and Life insurance
Generous paid Time Off including Vacation, sick and abundant holidays
A Global Environment that fosters diversity
Competitive Salaries
Planning benefits (i.e. 401K, etc.)
Flexible work hours
Access to Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts

Candidates applying for positions with HATCI must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.

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