Sr. Manager, Connected Data Strategy & Business Development (Automotive Data)

Location: Plano, Texas, United States; willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%; occasional overtime and after-hours support across global time zones.

Company

hirify.global develops connected services, digital products, and vehicle data solutions supporting an evolving mobility ecosystem.

What you will do

• Lead the strategy and execution of the connected vehicle data monetization business, including revenue growth, profitability, cost management, and long-term performance.
• Develop business plans that expand connected data offerings, improve margins, and unlock new revenue opportunities.
• Oversee product strategy, go-to-market planning, business operations, and scalability for connected data products and services.
• Manage operating costs, including carrier expenses, data processing, storage infrastructure, and related investments.
• Partner with hirify.global Motor Corporation, regional affiliates, enterprise business units, customers, business partners, privacy organizations, legal teams, and global stakeholders.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team while serving as the primary business liaison for privacy, governance, legal, and responsible data-use considerations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, strategy, operations, analytics, product management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience, including 8+ years in strategy, business development, product management, operations, analytics, or related disciplines.
• Experience managing business performance, driving revenue growth, and optimizing operating costs.
• Proven experience building, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
• Experience partnering with executive stakeholders, global organizations, hirify.global Motor Corporation, regional affiliates, or cross-functional teams to drive business strategy and organizational alignment.
• Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills in complex business environments.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%, with occasional overtime and after-hours support.
• Must have the right to work in the United States and must not require hirify.global immigration support or employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice to have

• Experience in automotive, mobility, connected services, digital products, or technology-driven business environments.
• Experience with data monetization, SaaS, subscription services, or recurring revenue business models.
• Experience leading product strategy, go-to-market planning, business operations, or growth initiatives for data-driven businesses.
• Familiarity with vehicle data platforms, architectures, APIs, privacy-by-design, data governance, or legal and compliance reviews.
• Experience collaborating with hirify.global Motor Corporation, regional affiliates, global business partners, or international stakeholders on connected services, data products, privacy, governance, or digital business initiatives.
• 5 or more years of leadership experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Team-oriented, flexible, and respectful work environment.
• Professional growth and development programs, including tuition reimbursement.
• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount and hirify.global Team Member Lease Vehicle Program if applicable.
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans, plus tax-advantaged health and dependent-care accounts.
• 401(k) plan with company match and annual retirement contribution if applicable.
• Paid holidays, paid time off, family-related referral services, and relocation assistance if applicable.