Teams at SBD Automotive

Leads complex consulting projects from scoping through delivery, serves as the primary client contact, manages consulting teams, and ensures high-quality results. Develops client relationships, identifies follow-on opportunities, supports proposals and pricing, and contributes to business growth. Coaches consultants, manages staffing and utilization, and develops methodologies and domain expertise across automotive, mobility, connected vehicle, EV, ADAS, and software-defined vehicle topics.

Senior Consultant responsible for delivering consulting engagements for automotive and technology clients across Japan and APAC. The role involves owning project workstreams and deliverables, leading client meetings and workshops, building stakeholder relationships, supporting proposals and business development, developing automotive and mobility expertise, coordinating international teams, and mentoring junior colleagues. Regular APAC travel, including between Japan and China, is required.

SBD Automotive seeks contractors, freelancers, and consultants for short- or long-term automotive research and consulting opportunities. Candidates should upload a CV/portfolio/cover letter and answer brief questions about availability, skills, and experience across domains like connected vehicles, ADAS, cybersecurity, electrification, SDV, data analytics, and strategy. The associate program matches talent to projects as opportunities arise.