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Drivemode · Hybride · Mountain View, CA

Our Mission:

Driving technology always feels old. Not by a little bit. We believe vehicles can be a thousand times smarter, safer, and more connected to the world around us, and our mission is to see it happen. In 2019, we joined forces with Honda as their first startup acquisition, and now we’re expanding our vision into building the future of electric vehicles (BEV) for millions of people around the world.

Why Drivemode:

Join Drivemode for an exciting startup environment and a vibrant culture that combines impactful work, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits. By becoming a part of our team, you'll contribute to a crucial mission that revolutionizes the way people engage with vehicles, addressing both business needs and the world's environmental challenges. This presents an exceptional opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation and drive Honda's success in the EV market.

About the role

Drivemode, a part of Honda, is seeking a visionary and results-driven Director of Product for Mobile to lead the strategy, development, and execution of world-class connected services and mobile apps that will delight Honda and Acura customers globally. This role is critical to positioning Honda as a leader in the electric & hybrid vehicles and software-defined vehicle (SDV) revolution.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of mobility at one of the world’s most iconic automotive brands.

Standard working hours are Monday through Friday. To support collaboration with our Japan-based teams, core hours are 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM PT from Monday through Thursday. The team works in-office on Mondays and Tuesdays. Thursdays and Fridays offer more flexibility, particularly in the evenings, while remaining full working days.

What you do:

Define and Execute Product Strategy: Develop and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Honda’s companion app and related systems, together with Honda leadership.

Drive Customer-Centric Innovation: Leverage data, research, and technical expertise to create intuitive, delightful, and highly functional mobile/ out-car experiences for global customers.

Collaborate Across Borders: Work closely with stakeholders at Honda (Japan, US, and other regions) to align priorities, manage expectations, and deliver solutions that meet both regional and global needs.

Lead and Scale Teams: Mentor, and empower a high-performing product team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and customer obsession.

Strengthen Cross-Functional Development Model: Partner with engineering, design, program management and other teams to ensure effective product discovery and delivery cycles at scale.

Transform Honda & Drivemode: Evangelize best practices for product management and digital UX design across Honda and Drivemode, and influence all to be at the forefront of mobility software space.

Travel: Occasional travel (10-15%) to Los Angeles, CA, and Tokyo, Japan, may be required to collaborate with key stakeholders.

What we are looking for:

Experience: 12+ years of product management experience, with a proven track record of delivering successful consumer-facing mobile apps. Experience in both large corporations and startups is highly preferred.

Relevant Industry Acumen: 6+ years in automotive or IoT/hardware driven industries with deep expertise of the complex software development process is highly desired.

Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead and grow high-performing teams, with at least 4 years of people management experience.

Product Management Fundamentals: Expert in Product discovery and delivery best practices, UX/UI principles, and mobile app/ software integrations.

Analytical & Strategic: Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to balance long-term vision with short-term execution, driving innovation while delivering results.

Large Scale Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders across regions, cultures, and functions at a large enterprise.

Bilingual Proficiency: Fluency in both spoken and written Japanese is highly desired to effectively collaborate with Japanese counterparts, though not mandatory.

Passion for Mobility: A strong interest in the future of transportation, electric vehicles, and software-defined vehicles.

EEOC Statement

Drivemode is proud of a very diverse team with employees coming from 5 continents/20 countries as of today. Diversity in our workplace has played an important part in our success; we recognize each employee’s unique background, knowledge, experiences, ideas, and viewpoints which are all critical in developing a product that has the greatest impacts on drivers all over the world.

Drivemode provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristics that make you unique.

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