Customer Solution Manager, Software

**Your role**
- Work with Sales and Technical Account Manager / Engineering Project Lead / Technical Manager to analyze incoming customer requirements and capture their technical requirements
- Understand customer specifications, distribute information within the pursuit team and assure understanding within the team
- Coordinate needs analysis based on customer, Aptiv’s and regulatory requirements
- Coordinate development of technical concept for new quotes
- Map customer specification to Aptiv’s roadmaps in order to provide the customer with a common and cost-optimized offer
- Influence customer product direction by understanding and representing Aptiv’s product roadmap
- Consult with the customer for quotation and realization of new products, designs and concepts
- Conduct consultations and workshops with customers to evaluate the realization of new products, designs and concepts.
- Define and implement the communication interfaces to all related competencies such as Engineering, Quality, Production, Purchasing, Sales and Business Management
- Manage communication within the pursuit team
- Coordinate the creation of a cost optimized bill of materials (BOM) and estimation of development costs (EFIT) for the various phases in the bidding process such as Pre-Engagement, RFI, or RFQ
- Lead the Flow 3 to Flow 4 Transition Event for the won programs
- Ensure the implementation and execution of the Flow 3 EOS

**Your Background**
- Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders (i.e. Sales, Technical Manager / Engineering Project Leader, and third-party suppliers) to effectively develop pursuit strategy
- Ability to lead from the front and be an example to the quote team
- Leadership to continuously improve performance leveraging global quoting best practices and local market knowledge
- Proven experience managing a variety of tasks and ensuring all employees responsible are empowered with E2E accountability
- Embodiment of company values and adherence to highest professional standards

**Aptiv Rewards & Advantages**
- Competitive compensation package including benefits.
- Learning, professional growth and development in a world recognized international environment.
- Access to internal & external training, coaching & certifications.
- Recognition for innovation and excellence.
- Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world.

**Some see differences. We see perspectives that make us stronger.**

Diversity and Inclusion are sources of innovation and creativity, both of which are essential to Aptiv’s success. Everyday our diverse team comes together, drives innovation, pursues solutions, and meets challenges using their unique abilities, perspectives and talents, changing what tomorrow brings. When you join our team, you’ll get encouraged to think boldly, express your viewpoint and innovate as a matter of habit.

**Some See Technology. We See a Way to Make Connections.**

At Aptiv, we don’t just see the world differently; we work to change reality. That means developing technology that rewrites the rules of what’s possible in the pursuit of making transportation safer, greener and more connected. Today there are more than 180,000 of us globally, located in 44 countries, and united by one mission. Join the movement and together, let’s change tomorrow.

Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.