Telenav is a company focused on innovation in automotive navigation and connectivity. They are seeking a highly motivated Senior Product Manager to lead their flagship product, define the product vision, and drive cross-functional collaboration to meet user needs in the automotive industry.
Responsibilities:
- Identify unmet user needs for in-car navigation and beyond
- Build business cases and convince internal stakeholders to address key use cases
- Define the product vision and roadmap, balancing innovation with feasibility for Chinese and overseas markets
- Create detailed solution requirements and collaborate with Engineering, UX, Business Development (BD), and Marketing to deliver end-to-end solutions
- Conduct constant product benchmarks and research to stay ahead of market trends and competition
- Serve as the expert on connected car trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies (e.g., ADAS, autonomous driving integration)
- Develop marketing strategies to position Telematics & Auto products effectively in China and global markets
- Drive cross-functional consensus among diverse teams (engineering, UX, BD) to ensure alignment with OEM and end-user needs
- Lead customer-facing activities with BD team, including requirement gathering, and post-launch support
Requirements:
- A BS in engineering relevant background or equivalent practical background
- 6+ years in the automotive industry, with proven experience managing automotive products
- Must have experience in managing customer facing activities
- Track record of successful product deliveries from concept to launch, preferably in navigation, telematics, or connected car services
- Strong verbal/written English communication skills
- Data-driven product management approach, with expertise in translating user insights into actionable roadmaps
- Passion for automotive innovation and desire to shape the industry through cutting-edge solutions
- Eye for design and user experience, with a focus on delivering seamless in-car interactions
- Proven ability to influence cross-functionally, driving alignment across engineering, design, and BD teams
- Experience working with global OEMs and navigating complex stakeholder environments
- Familiarity with automotive regulations and compliance (e.g., data privacy, safety standards)
- Candidates from AutoNavi, Baidu, Neusoft, PetalMaps, or similar companies with automotive navigation/telematics experience will be preferred