Associate Product Manager - Middleware

Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world's leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road-helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

Your Role:

We are looking for an Associate Product Manager to join Aptiv's Digital Cockpit& Middleware product group.

The Product Manager will be involved in every stage of the product lifecycle: from strategic plann ing and roadmap creation to feature definition, product development, launch, and market activation. This role focuses on the Platform and Communications Middleware foundation of the Aptiv Middleware portfolio. A key part of the role includes collaboration with OEM customers, internal engineering teams, and marketing functions to support business development efforts, OEM pursuits, and showcase events like CES and global tech days.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define product vision, value propositions, and roadmap for dedicated products

• Write clear, detailed product requirements documents (PRDs) and user stories to support cross-functional alignment, engineering execution, and backlog refinement

• Collaborate with engineering and program teams to apply Agile product development techniques, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and iterative validation

• Support the development and launch of new features and products by working with hardware, software, UX, and system engineering teams

• Drive internal alignment for global OEM pursuits by contributing to RFQ responses, preparing demonstration materials, and supporting pre-sales engagements

• Coordinate readiness and participation in major industry events such as CES, AutoTech Days, and internal tech expos

• Monitor market trends, customer needs, and regulatory developments to continuously refine product strategies

• Collaborate with marketing and customer engineering teams to develop training materials, product documentation, and communications tools

• Partner with Aptiv's global product teams and suppliers to ensure roadmap alignment and technical integration feasibility

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline

• 1-3 years of experience in product management, system engineering, or business development-preferably in automotive, embedded systems and software, and software lifecycle management of embedded applications.

• Familiarity with existing middleware solutions such as Adaptive AutoSAR, Data Distribution Services and/or ROS 2 is a bonus.

• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills with a growth mindset

• Passion for innovation, user experience, and next-generation vehicle technologies

• Willingness to travel internationally for team alignment, OEM engagements, and major events

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

• Private health care (Signal Iduna) and Life insurance for you and your beloved ones
• Well-Being Program that includes regular webinars, workshops, and networking events
• Access to sports groups and Multisport card
• Hybrid work (min. 47 days/yr of remote work, flexible working hours)
• Employee Pension Plan paid by the employer (you get + 3,5% on each gross salary)