Business Development & Strategy Director - Software North America

Build your brand. Tell your story. Take advantage of a rare opportunity to create something new and original.

At Stellantis, we're breaking with the past and have launched a new software organization built from the ground up. The Stellantis Software organization (SWX) was established in 2021 and brings an entirely new vision to the driving experience. Our mission is to design the most captivating experiences in Mobility, bringing "tomorrow's" tech innovations closer to today, everyday. If you're ready to help lead this automotive technology transformation, we want to hear from you.

Stellantis was founded in 2021 as the result of a merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Groupe. For more information, visit: https://www.stellantis.com/en/company/about-us

Your Platform

A truly global company, we have headquarters in Amsterdam, Paris, Turin, and Auburn Hills. We also have technology hubs on the east and west coast of the United States, in South America and India. These locations are the nerve center of our company, where the best ideas combine with unrivalled rigor to create the biggest and best automotive experiences in the world.

Our World

Great mobility solutions start with great people! This is an exciting time to join us!

Stellantis is a leading global mobility player guided by a clear mission: to provide freedom of movement for all through distinctive, appealing, affordable and sustainable mobility solutions. Our Company's strength lies in the breadth of our iconic brand portfolio, the diversity and passion of our 300,000 people, and our deep roots in the communities in which we operate.

In this new era of mobility, our portfolio of brands is uniquely positioned to offer distinctive and sustainable solutions to meet the evolving needs of customers, as they embrace electrification, connectivity, autonomous driving and shared ownership. Founded by visionaries who infused them with passion and competitive spirit, these brands have made automotive history for more than a century and continue to speak to customers and inspire our employees today.

The driving force behind us is the diverse and talented group of men and women around the world who bring their passion and experience to their work every day. And while we are a truly global organization, we remain deeply rooted in the communities in which we operate and our people live and work.

Your Mission

The Business Development and Strategy team is building a best-in-class team in support of Stellantis' new Software Group and adding a talented Director. As a member of the Team your mission is to grow the overall Software business through enhancing or introducing new strategies or partnerships. Our ambition is to be industry-leaders and define new revenue streams for the company.

Job Description

This role is responsible for leading Business Development and Strategy efforts across the world, with a specific focus on North America ("NA"). As a leader in the organization, this position is meant to launch new & creative partnerships, while influencing product development that enhances the customer experience.

You will bring a fresh perspective across all Stellantis Software's current product offerings and creatively drive more revenue from each. For example, licensing consumer-facing products to businesses (if applicable) OR distributing products through 3^rd party distributors to increase reach of our offerings.

You will own annual targets, investigate or launch new initiatives, and/or develop internal operational processes to ensure efficiency across the Global Business Development and Strategy organization.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating new partnerships using existing assets in order to reach annual revenue targets
• Enhance current 3^rd party partnerships to exponentially increase growth for both parties
• Monetization analyses (e.g., model forecasting, business case)
• M&A or equity investment opportunities
• Cross-Organization initiatives
• Ad Hoc global initiatives/projects
• Own relevant end to end partnerships on both a Global and Regional basis

Location - United States

Compensation Category - Director

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Information Technology, or other directly related field
• A minimum of 10 years of overall experience
• Expert in Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Experience with data visualization
• Experience using data sets to derive insights
• Ability to develop models and forecasts with minimal oversight
• Ability to develop new and meaningful relationships with potential partners
• Negotiation experience
• Partnership management experience
• Global project management experience, including strong communication skills
  
  
  
  • Including ability to adapt to different organizations or cultures
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Managerial and leadership skills
• Cross-functional experience
• Short and long-term thoughtful mindset
• Attitudinal willingness to solve complex problems with minimal oversight