Director, Mobility & Emerging Technology

Job description

At Hyundai, we’ve rethought our business and created cars that combine performance, quality, design and innovation into a complete package. It’s time you rethink what you expect from an employer. At Hyundai, we understand you're not just building a career – you're building a life. We believe in our people and realize that our success is a direct result of our commitment in offering you great opportunities for your career. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for a chance to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. WORK MODEL #LI-OnSite WHAT YOU WILL DO This role exists to define, validate, and advance Hyundai Motor America's future mobility opportunities across Mobility, Electrification, Connectivity, and Autonomy (MECA), with a clear focus on U.S. market relevance and commercial execution. The Director converts emerging technology, software, energy, autonomy, and new mobility concepts into strategies, business cases, funded pilots, partnerships, and scalable programs that strengthen Hyundai's competitive position, create daily customer value, and unlock new sources of enterprise growth. HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Future mobility strategy and roadmap development: Define HMA's MECA opportunity roadmap across software-defined vehicles, GenAI-enabled AI assistants, connectivity, electrification, energy services, autonomy, robotics, and new mobility platforms; translate U.S. customer needs, market shifts, regulatory developments, and competitive intelligence into actionable strategic recommendations. Business case development and investment justification: Build and defend executive-ready business cases, including total addressable market, unit economics, margin impact, ROI, data monetization potential, funding requirements, risk assessment, and implementation sequencing to secure capital, headcount, and cross-functional support. Software, connectivity, data, and monetization strategy: Lead strategy development for AI assistants, in-vehicle experience, OTA capability, vehicle cybersecurity posture, privacy and data governance, in-car Wi-Fi/connectivity partnerships, app-store models, subscriptions, digital wallet integration, and other in-car monetization opportunities. EV infrastructure, energy, and charging ecosystem strategy: Advance EV charging infrastructure, vehicle-to-grid (V2G), bi-directional charging, home energy integration, energy services, retail energy models, battery technology pathways, hydrogen, and extended-range EV (EREV) opportunities from strategy through pilot and scalable deployment. Autonomy, robotics, and emerging platform assessment: Evaluate robotaxi, ride-hailing, robotics, urban air mobility, Mobility as a Service (MaaS), and other emerging mobility platforms; identify where Hyundai should partner, pilot, invest, or defer based on customer value, competitive advantage, commercial viability, regulatory readiness, and execution risk. Partnership development, ecosystem scanning, and pilot execution: Identify, structure, and lead high-profile partnerships and new business development opportunities across startups, suppliers, technology companies, utilities, charging networks, government programs, and venture activity; move initiatives from concept through pilot, launch, post-launch learning, KPI evaluation, and scale while owning issue resolution and stakeholder alignment. People leadership and organizational capability building: Manage and develop a direct team responsible for MECA strategy, market sensing, business case development, stakeholder engagement, and pilot execution; set priorities, coach talent, manage performance, and build repeatable operating processes that improve execution quality and speed. Global alignment and stakeholder orchestration: Serve as the primary point of coordination between HMA and HMC on MECA-related strategy, ensuring U.S. market needs inform the global roadmap while aligning internal sponsors, product planning, finance, legal, IT, engineering, sales, service, and external partners around clear decisions and next steps Lead Mobility & Emerging Technology strategy, business cases, and pilot execution. Manage teams, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.Set priorities, allocate resources, and drive accountability. Evaluate partnerships and secure funding for key initiatives.Track KPIs related to adoption, customer value, and business impact. Develop mobility roadmaps and executive-ready recommendations. Launch pilots and strategic partnership programs. Strengthen HMA/HMC alignment and market intelligence efforts. WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE Bachelor's degree required; business, engineering, technology, economics, or related field preferred. MBA or relevant advanced degree strongly preferred. Fifteen or more years of progressive experience in strategy, corporate development, product, venture, or new business roles, including five or more years in automotive, mobility, connected technology, EV technology, energy, software, or adjacent emerging technology sectors. Demonstrated experience managing a team, developing talent, setting priorities, and delivering results through direct and matrixed contributors. Demonstrated track record of taking initiatives from concept to piloted, launched, or scaled outcomes inside a large, matrixed organization. Working fluency across MECA domains, including SDV architecture and monetization, GenAI/AI assistant strategy, energy/V2G, charging infrastructure, autonomy, robotics, data governance, cybersecurity, and emerging mobility platforms, sufficient to challenge technical teams and translate implications for senior leadership. Five or more years of supervisory experience is preferred. Strong financial and business case acumen; able to build and defend valuation, margin, ROI, adoption, scalability, and investment arguments for executive and board-level audiences. Proven ability to build coalitions, secure sponsorship, and move decisions forward across functions, geographies, and resource-constrained environments. Experience building and using competitive intelligence, ecosystem scanning, and regulatory/policy interpretation frameworks to inform strategy and investment priorities. Strong people leadership capability; able to coach talent, set expectations, manage performance, and build team operating rhythms that improve execution quality. Strong executive presentation capability; able to develop and deliver polished, board-ready presentations independently and translate complex technical, financial, and strategic material for senior leadership. Advanced influence and persuasion skills; able to secure buy-in from peers, senior leaders, HMC stakeholders, and external partners without relying solely on formal authority. WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU Monthly Hyundai/Genesis vehicle lease allowance (including insurance and maintenance) Holiday Pay - the company shuts down with pay between Christmas and New Years. Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts 401(k) retirement plan with Employer Match Additional 401(K) Employer Enhanced Contribution program – eligible after 1 year of employment, in addition to the regular employer matching contribution Vacation and sick time off Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage, including Paid-Family Leave. Mental health, wellbeing, and employee assistance program Health advocate (support) Education Reimbursement program: Up to $5,250 per year for employees seeking higher education degrees. External Training and Development Programs Compensation Range: $178,200.00 - $264,000.00 annual base salary WHAT HAPPENS NEXT Express your interest by submitting an application. Once your application is received, our recruiting team will review your application to see if you meet the basic and preferred qualifications listed on the job description. For more information on our hiring process please visit our How We Hire page. OTHER DETAILS Physical Requirements: Travel: Up to 30–40% domestic and international travel, including supplier, partner, technology, and competitive site visits, industry conferences, and HMC coordination. Office: On-site five days per week at HMNA offices in Fountain Valley, CA, in a standard office environment aligned to executive and global HMC working sessions. Requires periods of computer-based work, meeting participation, presentation development, and occasional attendance at off-site events, partner locations, and industry venues. Our Company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.