Vector is world market leader in developing and providing software for automotive ECUs (Electronic Control Units) and a major supplier of tools for the development process of automotive electronic systems. We provide customer-specific software components as well as tailor-made trainings and consulting services. 

 

For more than 35 years, Vector has been your capable partner in the development of automotive electronics. More than 4,000 employees at 33 locations worldwide support manufacturers and suppliers of the automotive industry and related industries with a professional platform of tools, software components and services for developing embedded systems. Driven by our passion for technology we develop solutions which relieve engineers of their demanding tasks. Not only do our employees work on tomorrow’s electronic technologies every single day. We also engage variously in education, research and social responsibility.

 

Head of Software Code Testing (코드테스팅 솔루션 사업부장)

 

Position Description

We have an immediate need for an experienced, passionate and strategic Department Manager (Head) for our Software Code Testing product line. You will lead a high-performance team of pre-sales and post-sales professionals, manage customer relationships and liaison with our product line headquarters in the US to meet business objectives and strategies.

 

Your tasks include:

 

u Business Development: Strategic and operational management of all business development related topics for the Korean market. Develop and implement business plans to meet product line goals. Follow industry and customer trends to develop new business opportunities. Pro-active customer relationship management to ensure long-term business potential.

 

u Field Application Engineering incl. Customer Projects: Ensure customer satisfaction is met or exceeded. Work closely with customers, your team, and our headquarters and monitor all product line related FAE and FAC work and customer specific projects. Ensure customer satisfaction is met or exceeded. Work closely with customers, your team, and our headquarters and monitor all product line related FAE and FAC work and customer specific projects.

 

u Product Line Management: Strategically develop and implement local product line goals and objectives in alignment with global objectives. Lead, develop and coach a team of business developers, field application engineers and consultants with tasks incl. staffing, training, performance reviews and coaching. Manage resources and reassess priorities as needed to meet objectives.

 

u Communication and Coordination: Close and regular reporting and coordination with the Global Product Line Management and the President of the subsidiary on all relevant tasks. Willingness to travel – also to the US – and active communication with and contribution to the global product line team. Coordination with further relevant stakeholders from sales, support and marketing as needed.

 

 

Qualifications and Requirements

u Bachelor degree in the field of Electrical Engineering / Software Engineering / Computer Engineering / Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.

u 10+ years of software development & quality experience.

u Ideally 3-5 years of experience managing a software testing team requiring global collaboration.

u Thorough understanding of the embedded software development and testing, toolchain and build processes

u Strong knowledge of C/C++ for embedded systems.

u Excellent understanding of safety-critical applications, architecture and processes used in domains, such as Automotive, Avionics, Railway, Medical, Industrial.

u Deep software development and testing expertise with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to lead/ develop problem solving within the team.

u Ability to recognize, develop and propose software tools and solutions in the areas of code testing to existing or potential customers. Strong understanding of customer and market requirements.

u Experience and client network in the Korean embedded software industry is desirable.

u Proficient with effective project management techniques, including defining and planning requirements, settings, and meeting deadlines, etc.

u Experience with Vector tools (VectorCAST, PClint Plus, CANoe) and embedded software is desirable.

u Excellent oral and written communication skills including presentation, listening, persuading, facilitating, and negotiating skills. A proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels in the customer’s organization and within the Company.

u Ability to lead, develop and manage engineering and sales staff.

u Ability to take a proactive and collaborative approach for managing and problem solving.

u Ability to work in a team environment with a sense of urgency to meet and exceed customer expectations.

u Ability to travel to local and remote customer sites as required and occasionally to the US and Germany.

u Excellent business acumen.

u Korean native speaker, good English skills