Volkswagen Group of America
Marketing Manager - Autonomous Driving
Volkswagen Group of America, Belmont, California, United States, 94002
VW. Two letters. Endless opportunities. A bright future.
Innovation. Sophistication. Optimization. This is our Passion.
Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group, with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, is one of the world's leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania, and MAN. Here in the US, we are blending German engineering with American ingenuity.
As
ADMT , we develop and realize fully autonomous mobility and transportation services. Our mission is to make mobility‑and transportation‑as‑a‑service safe, accessible, and most attractive for society. For that, we cover the entire ground from strategy and business development, software development and end‑to‑end integration, fleet operations to next‑generation self‑driving systems. Being the driver in Volkswagen Group initiative for mobility solutions, we're an integral part of Volkswagen Group's future success.
ADMT
represents the Volkswagen Group as its driver for building self‑driving technology. With experienced leaders in the field and collaborative partnerships with some of the world's largest automakers, we're building self‑driving technology that is engineered to scale globally and transform mobility for millions. Talented individuals join our team because they share our purpose to make it safe, easy, and enjoyable for everyone to get around. We aspire to impact key industries that move people and goods, from ride hailing to deliveries.
Are you ready to join us?
Marketing Manager
Role Summary:
At Volkswagen ADMT, we're creating safe, autonomous and sustainable mobility solutions - tailored to the needs of cities and their people. As part of our Marketing team, you will support various marketing activities by helping to craft stories, engage with communities, and showcase how autonomous mobility solutions are shaping tomorrow's mobility life. You will learn from experienced colleagues and contribute to other marketing projects on an as needed basis.
We are seeking a strategic and execution‑driven Marketing Manager based in the U.S. to lead and coordinate our overall marketing efforts in North America, ensure our communications are coherent, creatively outstanding, and aligned with both our brand and our partners' expectations (e.g., Uber). You will manage our brand assets and co‑branded initiatives, working closely with internal teams and external partners.
Role Responsibilities:
Brand & Marketing Strategy - 70% Strategic Planning
Develop and execute localized marketing brand strategies for the U.S. market, including new market launches and brand‑building efforts
Ensure brand consistency with global positioning while adapting to regional market and regulatory dynamics
Provide market insights, competitive intelligence, and customer feedback into the global brand strategy
Brand Governance
Act as brand guardian for all U.S. touchpoints i.e. sales, product, operations, public/gov't affairs, comms, digital, fleet branding, events, and partner activations
Manage creative assets and marketing deliverables, both in-house and partner developed
Develop and implement governance process to facilitate and steer stakeholder management across various initiatives
Campaign Development
Drive integrated brand marketing campaigns across paid, owned, and earned channels to raise awareness, credibility, and trust in autonomous mobility
Collaborate with HQ and agencies to maintain high brand marketing and creative standards
Monitor performance metrics and optimize campaigns for impact and efficiency
Ensure brand consistency across all touchpoints, including co‑branded campaigns with strategic partners, aligning messaging & campaign timing
Represent the company at industry conferences, city showcases, and mobility events
Develop content highlighting our technology leadership, sustainability commitments, and mobility vision
Product, Sales Gen, and Partner Marketing - 30%
Partner with US Sales, Business Development, and deployment teams to design and deliver GTM product marketing strategies
Develop sales enablement materials, customer case studies, and localized product messaging to support B2B/B2G engagements (cities, regulators, fleet operators, and mobility platforms)
Track and report on campaign ROI, sales pipeline contribution, and brand KPIs
Build and execute joint marketing programs with strategic partners
Manage co‑branded campaigns, pilot announcements, and ecosystem events that amplify partnerships and drive adoption
Negotiate and manage partner marketing budgets and activation plan
Qualifications:
Education
Bachelor's Degree and at least 7 years of experience in UX Design (or equivalent).
MBA, Master's degree or advanced certifications in brand management, digital marketing, or product marketing.
Skills
Strategic & Analytical Skills
- Ability to align marketing to business goals such as pipeline, brand equity, market share. Comfort with KPI/metrics. Competitor & market intelligence gathering
Communication & Storytelling
- Exceptional writing in messaging frameworks. Visual literacy in guiding design agencies and reviewing creative. Executive presence for board updates and building C‑suite narratives
Project Management
- Leading multiple cross‑functional initiatives across product, sales, BD, global HQ simultaneously to deliver target outcomes. Balancing global vs. local market needs and providing vendor/agency oversight
Stakeholder Management
- Ability to build strong cross‑functional relationships and work effectively within a collaborative, team‑based environment to achieve business goals
Digital & Technical Proficiency
- Proficiency in CRM and marketing automation, analytics, and comfort with SEO, SEM, social platforms, and digital content
Soft Skills & Mindset
- Adaptability in balancing strategic vs. tactical execution. Diplomacy in managing brand governance & partner campaigns. Curiosity in learning new tech, especially in autonomy/AI. Resilience and capable of successfully operating in fast‑paced and dynamic environments
Specialized Skills Required:
Proven ability to develop and execute integrated marketing strategies across brand, product, partner, comms. Experience localizing global brand strategies for regional markets
Proven track record of leading B2B and B2G marketing strategies with measurable impact on sales pipeline and brand equity
Deep understanding of brand positioning, guidelines, and governance, ensuring consistent voice across all touchpoints
Experience working with agencies/vendors (creative, PR, events, digital)
Strong knowledge & understanding of U.S. market dynamics and public/private partnerships
Ability to manage multi‑stakeholder campaigns and partner relationships (e.g. cities, regulators, partners, operators) under tight deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to craft C‑level, regulators, and media narratives and execute tactical campaigns
Passion for autonomous technology, urban mobility, and future transportation
Desired:
Experience marketing to mobility and autonomous driving industry (e.g. cities, transit authorities, fleet operators, business partners)
Familiarity with autonomous driving technology, sensor/AI systems, or fleet deployment models
Ability to translate technical complexity into compelling, human narratives
Prior experience collaborating with European or multinational teams. German language speaking proficiency is a plus
Experience organizing pilot launches, city showcases, or industry events
Skilled in campaign performance measurement, ROI tracking, marketing analytics
Experience with B2B2C marketing brand strategies and launching new products
Work Flexibility:
Accommodation for working time zone differences between international locations as needed
Travel is estimated to be 10-25%.
Role requires flexibility in daily schedule, including early morning meetings with Europe, evenings for the West Coast, and weekends for events and travel
In Silicon Valley (California), the salary
range
for this role will be $155,000 - $175,000, depending on education and years of relevant experience.
Salary is determined by geographical location and adjusted accordingly.
Other benefits for this position include:
Eligibility for annual performance bonus
Healthcare benefits
401(k), with company match
Defined contribution retirement program.
Tuition reimbursement
Company lease car program
Paid time off
Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.
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Innovation. Sophistication. Optimization. This is our Passion.
Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group, with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, is one of the world's leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania, and MAN. Here in the US, we are blending German engineering with American ingenuity.
As
ADMT , we develop and realize fully autonomous mobility and transportation services. Our mission is to make mobility‑and transportation‑as‑a‑service safe, accessible, and most attractive for society. For that, we cover the entire ground from strategy and business development, software development and end‑to‑end integration, fleet operations to next‑generation self‑driving systems. Being the driver in Volkswagen Group initiative for mobility solutions, we're an integral part of Volkswagen Group's future success.
ADMT
represents the Volkswagen Group as its driver for building self‑driving technology. With experienced leaders in the field and collaborative partnerships with some of the world's largest automakers, we're building self‑driving technology that is engineered to scale globally and transform mobility for millions. Talented individuals join our team because they share our purpose to make it safe, easy, and enjoyable for everyone to get around. We aspire to impact key industries that move people and goods, from ride hailing to deliveries.
Are you ready to join us?
Marketing Manager
Role Summary:
At Volkswagen ADMT, we're creating safe, autonomous and sustainable mobility solutions - tailored to the needs of cities and their people. As part of our Marketing team, you will support various marketing activities by helping to craft stories, engage with communities, and showcase how autonomous mobility solutions are shaping tomorrow's mobility life. You will learn from experienced colleagues and contribute to other marketing projects on an as needed basis.
We are seeking a strategic and execution‑driven Marketing Manager based in the U.S. to lead and coordinate our overall marketing efforts in North America, ensure our communications are coherent, creatively outstanding, and aligned with both our brand and our partners' expectations (e.g., Uber). You will manage our brand assets and co‑branded initiatives, working closely with internal teams and external partners.
Role Responsibilities:
Brand & Marketing Strategy - 70% Strategic Planning
Develop and execute localized marketing brand strategies for the U.S. market, including new market launches and brand‑building efforts
Ensure brand consistency with global positioning while adapting to regional market and regulatory dynamics
Provide market insights, competitive intelligence, and customer feedback into the global brand strategy
Brand Governance
Act as brand guardian for all U.S. touchpoints i.e. sales, product, operations, public/gov't affairs, comms, digital, fleet branding, events, and partner activations
Manage creative assets and marketing deliverables, both in-house and partner developed
Develop and implement governance process to facilitate and steer stakeholder management across various initiatives
Campaign Development
Drive integrated brand marketing campaigns across paid, owned, and earned channels to raise awareness, credibility, and trust in autonomous mobility
Collaborate with HQ and agencies to maintain high brand marketing and creative standards
Monitor performance metrics and optimize campaigns for impact and efficiency
Ensure brand consistency across all touchpoints, including co‑branded campaigns with strategic partners, aligning messaging & campaign timing
Represent the company at industry conferences, city showcases, and mobility events
Develop content highlighting our technology leadership, sustainability commitments, and mobility vision
Product, Sales Gen, and Partner Marketing - 30%
Partner with US Sales, Business Development, and deployment teams to design and deliver GTM product marketing strategies
Develop sales enablement materials, customer case studies, and localized product messaging to support B2B/B2G engagements (cities, regulators, fleet operators, and mobility platforms)
Track and report on campaign ROI, sales pipeline contribution, and brand KPIs
Build and execute joint marketing programs with strategic partners
Manage co‑branded campaigns, pilot announcements, and ecosystem events that amplify partnerships and drive adoption
Negotiate and manage partner marketing budgets and activation plan
Qualifications:
Education
Bachelor's Degree and at least 7 years of experience in UX Design (or equivalent).
MBA, Master's degree or advanced certifications in brand management, digital marketing, or product marketing.
Skills
Strategic & Analytical Skills
- Ability to align marketing to business goals such as pipeline, brand equity, market share. Comfort with KPI/metrics. Competitor & market intelligence gathering
Communication & Storytelling
- Exceptional writing in messaging frameworks. Visual literacy in guiding design agencies and reviewing creative. Executive presence for board updates and building C‑suite narratives
Project Management
- Leading multiple cross‑functional initiatives across product, sales, BD, global HQ simultaneously to deliver target outcomes. Balancing global vs. local market needs and providing vendor/agency oversight
Stakeholder Management
- Ability to build strong cross‑functional relationships and work effectively within a collaborative, team‑based environment to achieve business goals
Digital & Technical Proficiency
- Proficiency in CRM and marketing automation, analytics, and comfort with SEO, SEM, social platforms, and digital content
Soft Skills & Mindset
- Adaptability in balancing strategic vs. tactical execution. Diplomacy in managing brand governance & partner campaigns. Curiosity in learning new tech, especially in autonomy/AI. Resilience and capable of successfully operating in fast‑paced and dynamic environments
Specialized Skills Required:
Proven ability to develop and execute integrated marketing strategies across brand, product, partner, comms. Experience localizing global brand strategies for regional markets
Proven track record of leading B2B and B2G marketing strategies with measurable impact on sales pipeline and brand equity
Deep understanding of brand positioning, guidelines, and governance, ensuring consistent voice across all touchpoints
Experience working with agencies/vendors (creative, PR, events, digital)
Strong knowledge & understanding of U.S. market dynamics and public/private partnerships
Ability to manage multi‑stakeholder campaigns and partner relationships (e.g. cities, regulators, partners, operators) under tight deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to craft C‑level, regulators, and media narratives and execute tactical campaigns
Passion for autonomous technology, urban mobility, and future transportation
Desired:
Experience marketing to mobility and autonomous driving industry (e.g. cities, transit authorities, fleet operators, business partners)
Familiarity with autonomous driving technology, sensor/AI systems, or fleet deployment models
Ability to translate technical complexity into compelling, human narratives
Prior experience collaborating with European or multinational teams. German language speaking proficiency is a plus
Experience organizing pilot launches, city showcases, or industry events
Skilled in campaign performance measurement, ROI tracking, marketing analytics
Experience with B2B2C marketing brand strategies and launching new products
Work Flexibility:
Accommodation for working time zone differences between international locations as needed
Travel is estimated to be 10-25%.
Role requires flexibility in daily schedule, including early morning meetings with Europe, evenings for the West Coast, and weekends for events and travel
In Silicon Valley (California), the salary
range
for this role will be $155,000 - $175,000, depending on education and years of relevant experience.
Salary is determined by geographical location and adjusted accordingly.
Other benefits for this position include:
Eligibility for annual performance bonus
Healthcare benefits
401(k), with company match
Defined contribution retirement program.
Tuition reimbursement
Company lease car program
Paid time off
Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.
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