Connected Cloud Practice Leader

Role PurposeConnectivity & Cloud Technology Leader will be responsible for defining, building, scaling, and monetising LTTS's global Connectivity and Cloud portfolio for the Mobility industry. The role will provide strategic, technical, commercial, and organisational leadership across connected vehicle ecosystems, cloud-native mobility platforms, vehicle-to-cloud solutions, OTA systems, V2X technologies, telematics, digital twins, data platforms, and Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) initiatives. The leader will drive innovation, customer growth, capability development, strategic partnerships, reusable platforms, and delivery excellence while positioning LTTS as a preferred engineering partner for Automotive OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, Fleet Operators, and Emerging Mobility Providers.Key Responsibilities1. Practice Strategy & GrowthDefine and execute a 3–5 year technology and business roadmap for Connectivity and Cloud Engineering.Own practice revenue, bookings, profitability, utilisation, and growth targets.Build differentiated offerings aligned with Connected Mobility, SDV, AI-driven Mobility, and Vehicle Data Platforms.Create investment roadmaps for reusable assets, engineering accelerators, frameworks, and platforms.Drive strategic practice transformations aligned with Mobility megatrends.2. Technology LeadershipLead technology strategy and competency development in:Connectivity DomainTelematics Control Units (TCU)eSIM, iSIM and MVNO EcosystemsVehicle-to-Everything (V2X)GNSS/GPS Positioning TechnologiesCAN, LIN, FlexRay and Automotive EthernetDiagnostics (UDS, DoIP)Remote Vehicle MonitoringOTA Updates and Campaign ManagementConnected Services PlatformsIn-Vehicle NetworkingCybersecurity for Connected VehiclesCloud & Offboard DomainVehicle-to-Cloud ArchitectureConnected Vehicle PlatformsCloud Native Mobility PlatformsAWS, Azure, Google CloudKubernetes & Container PlatformsData Lakes & Mobility AnalyticsDigital Twin PlatformsFleet Management PlatformsDevSecOps & CI/CDEdge-to-Cloud ArchitecturesAI/ML Enabled Mobility PlatformsMobility Data Monetisation Platforms3. Customer Engagement & Business DevelopmentLead strategic engagements with Automotive OEMs, Tier-1s, Fleet Providers and New Mobility companies.Support large pursuits, solutioning workshops, RFx responses, and executive presentations.Act as a trusted advisor for customer digital transformation initiatives.Build executive relationships with CTOs, CIOs, Chief Digital Officers, and Engineering Leaders.Drive account mining and expansion through connectivity-led and cloud-led transformation programmes.4. Solution Portfolio OwnershipOwn solution development and scaling for:Connected Vehicle PlatformsOTA PlatformsUsage Based ServicesCloud-Connected Digital TwinsSDV Data PlatformsMobility AI PlatformsTelematics EcosystemsVehicle Data AnalyticsRemote Diagnostics PlatformsFleet Intelligence SolutionsEdge AI & Cloud AI FrameworksSoftware Defined Vehicle Services5. Delivery Leadership & GovernanceProvide executive oversight for large global programmes.Establish delivery governance and technical review mechanisms.Ensure quality, cybersecurity, functional safety, scalability, and compliance objectives are met.Drive productivity, automation, and AI-based engineering efficiencies.Support global delivery across India, Europe, Japan, and North America.6. Innovation & Intellectual PropertyEstablish technology CoEs in Connected Mobility and Cloud Platforms.Drive patents, publications, reusable frameworks, and solution accelerators.Evaluate emerging technologies including:5G/6GEdge AIVehicle AI AgentsCloud Digital TwinsAutonomous Connectivity PlatformsAI-driven Mobility AnalyticsLead Proof-of-Concept and incubation programmes.7. Ecosystem & Partner ManagementBuild strategic relationships with:AWSMicrosoft AzureGoogle CloudDatabricksAnthropicTelecommunications ProvidersV2X Ecosystem PartnersConnectivity Hardware ProvidersSemiconductor VendorsAutomotive Standards Bodies8. Talent & Capability DevelopmentBuild a future-ready engineering workforce.Define competency frameworks and certification roadmaps.Mentor Practice Leads, Solution Architects, SMEs, and Engineering Managers.Establish global capability centres in Cloud Mobility and Connected Vehicle Systems.Drive innovation culture and continuous learning.Required Experience15+ years in Automotive, Mobility, Embedded Systems, Connectivity, Cloud Engineering, or SDV Domains.Proven leadership of large engineering organisations.Experience managing multi-million-dollar portfolios, customers, and delivery programmes.Strong exposure to Connected Vehicle and Cloud ecosystems.Track record of scaling global engineering capabilities and driving profitable growth.Required Technical ExpertiseConnectivityTelematicsV2XOTATCUDiagnosticsAutomotive EthernetCAN/LIN/FlexRayConnectivity CybersecurityGNSS & Positioning SystemsCloudAWS / Azure / GCPCloud-Native ArchitectureKubernetesDevSecOpsDigital Twin PlatformsConnected Vehicle Data PlatformsAI/ML PlatformsEdge-to-Cloud IntegrationData Engineering & AnalyticsBusiness & Leadership CompetenciesStrategic Vision & Technology LeadershipP&L OwnershipCustomer Relationship ManagementExecutive Stakeholder EngagementPractice Building & TransformationInnovation ManagementGlobal Delivery LeadershipPartner Ecosystem DevelopmentOrganizational Capability DevelopmentSuccess Metrics (KPIs)Revenue GrowthBookings & Pipeline CreationPractice MarginsCustomer SatisfactionStrategic WinsHyperscaler Partnership GrowthReusable Asset/IP CreationTeam Capability MaturitySolution Adoption Across AccountsAI-led Productivity ImprovementsThis version is aligned to the LTTS Mobility operating model and future SDV vision, while combining both Connectivity and Cloud/Offboard domains into a single executive leadership role.