Technology Scout, Technology Office

2023-08-24 | po-021656

A world class Germany-based automobile and motorcycle manufacturer. The Automotive segment develops, manufactures, assembles and sells cars.

Identifies relevant key innovations in Japan and other APAC markets and evaluates technological impact on BMW products.
Ideates, proposes, executes and manages proof-of-concept prototyping projects with external and internal partners.
Authors technology feature analysis, descriptions and reports.
Transfers technologies sustainably into the company's development processes of new product features.
Decides which information to share with OEMs, technology providers and the government and which information is too confidential to share
Decides which information of OEM, technology providers and government to report to the company's R&D
Acts autonomously in representing the company to OEMs, technology providers and government

Bachelor/Master degree in relevant technology field related to software and artificial intelligence (e.g. computer science, mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, information technology, etc.).
10+ years of experience.
Strong experience in the field of automotive/consumer electronics software, in particular the field of AI, generative AI, machine learning.
Experience in open innovation/ideation programs.
Experience in supplier/partner relationship management.
Strong communication and presentation skills in Japanese and English.
Ability to identify technology gaps and actively contribute to closing them through technical concepts and leveraging industrial and academic partnerships.
Ability to speak publicly in front of small and big stakeholder groups.
Existing network in technology community.