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Director of Product Management

TomTom

TomTom

Product
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Posted on Sep 12, 2025
We're seeking a visionary Director of Product to lead the evolution of TomTom's navigation solutions for the automotive industry. In this strategic role, you'll drive product innovation across our navigation and guidance platforms, SDK offerings, and UI customization tools, positioning TomTom as the definitive leader in next-generation automotive navigation.
What you'll do
  • Define and execute the product roadmap for TomTom's automotive navigation solutions, balancing standardization with deep customization capabilities to meet diverse OEM requirements
  • Drive product strategy across Navigation & Guidance, SDK, and UI & Customization Tools teams
  • Champion innovation in lane-level navigation, advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) integration, and sensor fusion technologies
  • Lead development of cutting-edge features that maintain TomTom's competitive edge over mobile navigation solutions
  • Champion innovation in lane-level navigation experiences and advanced navigation views that integrate seamlessly with ADAS sensors and surrounding vehicle data
  • Drive sensor fusion capabilities within navigation displays, creating enriched situational awareness that merges real-time sensor inputs with TomTom's precise mapping data
  • Oversee integration of fresh data from TomTom's industry-leading Orbis map platform while managing cloud infrastructure and data costs
  • Transform SDK offerings to enable greater self-service adoption by development partners
  • Expand platform support to include iOS and other mobile platforms
  • Design intuitive tools that empower OEMs and developers to customize navigation experiences efficiently
  • Partner with engineering, design, and business development teams to deliver world-class products
  • Work closely with OEM partners to understand market needs and translate requirements into product features
  • Collaborate with data and cloud infrastructure teams to optimize performance and cost efficiency
What you'll need
  • 8+ years of product management experience, with 3+ years in senior leadership roles with team management experience
  • Deep expertise in automotive technology, navigation systems, or related fields
  • Proven track record of launching successful B2B software products
  • Strong understanding of SDK development, mobile platforms, and cloud infrastructure
  • Experience working with automotive OEMs or in the automotive technology ecosystem
  • Excellent strategic thinking and analytical skills with ability to balance technical complexity and business objectives
What's nice to have
  • Experience with mapping, geospatial data, or location-based services
  • Knowledge of iOS/Android development ecosystems
  • Previous experience in platform or developer tools products
  • MBA or advanced degree in engineering, computer science, or related field
What we offer
A competitive compensation package, of course.
Time and resources to grow and develop, including a personal development budget and paid leave for learning days, as well as paid access to e-learning resources such as O’Reilly and LinkedIn Learning.
Time to support life outside of work, with enhanced parental leave plus paid leave to care for loved ones and volunteer in local communities.
Work flexibility, where TomTom’ers, in agreement with their manager and team, use both the office and home to focus, collaborate, learn and socialize. It’s all about getting the best out of both worlds – we ask TomTom’ers to come to the office two days a week, and the remaining three are free to be worked in either location.
Improve your home office with a setup budget and get extra support with a monthly allowance.
Enjoy options to work from your home country and abroad for a set number of days each year, to visit family and friends, or to simply explore the world we’re mapping.
Take the holidays you want with a competitive holiday plan, plus an extra day off to celebrate your birthday.
Join annual events like our Hackathon and DevDays to bring your ideas to life with talented teammates from around the world.
Become a part of our inclusive global culture and have the chance to collaborate with a diverse community – we have over 80 nationalities at TomTom!
Find out more about our global benefits and enjoy additional local benefits tailored to your location.
Meet your team
We’re Product Organization. Our team has created a product vision that inspires internally and externally. This should be complemented with a product strategy that guides internal efforts and the setting of Objectives and Key Results. We work closely with designers and engineers while staying synchronized with the rest of the organization. We recognize constraints and limitations related to viability and value, and we also advocate for solutions that solve customer problems while aligning with the direction of the business. Ultimately, we hold responsibility for the success of TomTom’s revolutionary products.
At TomTom...
You’ll help people find their way in the world. In 2004, TomTom revolutionized how the world moves with the introduction of the first portable navigation device. Now, we intend to do it again by engineering the first-ever real-time map, the smartest and most useful map on the planet.
Work with a team of 3,700 unique, curious and passionate problem-solvers. Together, we’ll open up a world of possibilities for car manufacturers, enterprises and developers to help people understand and get closer to the world around them.
After you apply
Our recruitment team will work hard to give you a meaningful experience throughout your journey with us, no matter the outcome. Your application will be screened closely and you can rest assured that all follow-up actions will be thorough, from assessments and interviews all the way through onboarding. To find out more about our application process, check out our hiring FAQs.
TomTom is an equal opportunity employer
TomTom is where you can find your place in the world. Every day we welcome, nurture and celebrate differences. Why? Because your uniqueness is what makes you, you. No matter your culture or background, you’ll find your impact at TomTom. Research also shows that sometimes women and underrepresented communities can be hesitant to apply for positions unless they believe they meet 100% of the criteria. If you can relate to this, please know that we’d love to hear from you.
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