Your Job Title: Automotive Program Manager (M/F/D)

Location: Seoul, Korea
Sector: Trimble Advanced Positioning - Automotive & IoT

Trimble is a longstanding pioneer of leading-edge GNSS precise positioning solutions, data analytics, modeling, and connectivity that transform the way the world works. With over 40 years of history, we support customers to maximize productivity and enhance profitability. You will join the Automotive IoT team, which is focused on enabling GNSS precise positioning for connected worlds. For your career, this means becoming part of a global team, working with international teammates who have an entrepreneurial spirit, tackling the world’s biggest challenges in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

About The Role:

The ideal candidate for this Program Manager role is a professional who serves as the primary liaison between Trimble's R&D, Sales, and customers to drive the successful integration and delivery of precise positioning products. The role focuses on leading project timelines and ensuring the smooth execution of opportunities within the Automotive and IoT business segments, specifically for products such as Trimble RTX and ProPoint Go.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Serve as the key manager and primary liaison between Trimble's R&D, Sales teams, and external customers across the APAC region;

Drive program execution and business engagement specifically for Automotive and IoT customers leveraging Trimble's precise positioning technology;

Lead the timeline and program schedule for multiple customer projects, ensuring all phases—from Proof-of-Concept (PoC) to full production deployment—are managed effectively;

Ensure smooth execution of the project lifecycle, proactively identifying and mitigating risks and bottlenecks to maintain forward momentum;

Manage customer communication and project progress, orchestrating all critical issues to guarantee project success and customer satisfaction with all deliverables;

Present Trimble’s products, solutions, and services, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the precise positioning portfolio including Trimble RTX, RTX fast, and ProPoint Go;

Gather customer requirements and project schedules, analyzing key milestones from Trimble's perspective, particularly within the Automotive and IoT sectors;

Manage project schedules, budgets, and resources to complete the work required by Trimble and customers;

Manage comprehensive technical documentation and formal customer correspondence.

Requirements:

Integrity and work ethics;

Mandatory: Fluency in English and Korean (verbal and written) for working with the global team and APAC customers;

Good Chinese or Japanese (verbal and written) skills are considered a strong asset and highly beneficial for engaging with key regional customers;

Strong technical aptitude and rigorous thinking to learn new technologies and to understand customer’s business purpose;

Understanding of embedded system design and software development processes (especially helpful if a candidate has experiences in automotive development cycles like NPI);

Experiences in process-oriented technical support (Preferred: automotive, IoT, or technology experiences);

Professional presentation skills to deliver technical subjects in front of customers;

Ability to work with a remote line manager and thrive in high-pressure situations;

Video call management skills;

Proficiency in remote collaboration tools and virtual meeting facilitation.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent practical experience;

5–10 years experiences at project or program management roles;

Professional presentation skills in English;

PMP certification is a strong plus.

How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button located in this posting.

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