Head of CRADLE Silicon Valley

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

1. 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.
2. Design creative
   concepts of product/service that blend technology for customer-centric business
   models.
3. Demonstrate concepts of
   collaboration between internal and external stakeholders (tech firms, startups,
   research institutions) through Proof-of-Concept, joint development, commercialization,
   and strategic investment.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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

1. Exhibit an
   entrepreneurial mindset by identifying opportunities for growth, creating new
   ventures or partnerships, and driving innovation-driven initiatives.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Understand the
   technology and industrial trend in Automotive Tech, Mobility, and Smart Devices
   area.
5. 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.
6. Ability to proactively
   engage with internal stakeholders to provide technical roadmaps and insights based
   on the identification of emerging technologies and market trends.
7. Demonstrate financial
   acumen and fiscal responsibility in projects under her or his management to
   ensure they are financially sound and stay within budget guidelines.
8. Self-motivated,
   independent, and proactive; validated creative and critical thinking
   capabilities; can quickly prioritize and lead cross-functional teams under
   pressure.

General Skills

1. 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.
2. Technical proficiency
   and the ability to understand and work with cutting-edge technologies.
3. 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.
4. Strong project
   management skills with a track record of various project execution.
5. Team player with
   strong leadership and ability to actively communicate with team members and
   provide clear direction.
6. Excellent
   communication and interpersonal skills partnering with diverse stakeholders at
   different levels and cultures, both inside and outside the company.
7. 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:

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

What we offer:

1. Zero-dollar employee premiums on Medical, dental, and vision for you and your family
2. 100% employer-paid disability and Life insurance
3. Generous paid Time Off including Vacation, sick and abundant holidays
4. A Global Environment that fosters diversity
5. Competitive Salaries
6. Planning benefits (i.e. 401K, etc.)
7. Flexible work hours
8. 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.