Forseven is rethinking what it is to be a car company through powerful technologies and engineering excellence. A new take on an established industry, we’ve got a growing team that is knowledgeable, experienced and deeply passionate about this endeavour. We’re seeking a Head of Voice & Sound Experience to join our rapidly growing team. This pivotal role will operate in a hybrid capacity from our offices near Leamington Spa. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most visionary minds in the automotive field. Working within the User Experience team and collaborating with design, development, commercial, and product teams. The Head of Intelligent Assistant and Audio will act as a tribe leader overseeing multiple squads, responsible for implementing the strategic direction, innovation, and operational excellence of in-car and out-of-car interactions and audio systems across all customer touchpoints and models with cross-functional teams. What you’ll do Lead and motivate the squads, fostering a culture of collaboration, agility, and continuous learning. Conduct regular reviews, provide constructive feedback, and support professional growth of squad groups. Plan, prioritize, and oversee the squad’s workload to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of projects. Facilitate sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and demos of all products and services · Identify and mitigate risks or roadblocks to delivery. Drive the design, implementation, and optimisation of in-car and out-of-car intelligent assistant systems and in-car audio from alerts/sounds to high-fidelity audio/media playback Collaborate with internal and external solution providers to ensure technical solutions are scalable, reliable, and secure. · Ensure adherence to best practices, standards, and compliance requirements. Act as the primary point of contact for the squad, managing expectations and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders. Align squad objectives with the overall strategy set by the tribe leader and organisational goals. · Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for squad activities, such as system uptime, incident resolution times, and project milestones. Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and outcomes. Manage squad resources effectively, balancing workloads and ensuring the availability of necessary tools and technologies. · Coordinate with other squads to avoid silos and promote knowledge sharing. Who you are Experience in automotive software systems and/or automotive technology. Particularly voice recognition and in-car audio sound systems and related technology areas. Proven track record of success in developing and implementing UX strategies and solutions with partners. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across different disciplines. Proven experience in leading cross-function teams within automotive, in-vehicle audio systems and voice recognition. Strong knowledge of in-car audio, technologies, including 3rd party providers, and industry standards. Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Hands-on technical expertise in relevant areas (e.g. system integration, subscription services, partner account linking and data privacy in automotive. Experience with agile development methodologies would be beneficial. About Us Forseven is building something new. By thinking differently. To create a new car company for the world. Guided by expert leadership and powered by brilliant minds from the luxury, automotive and technology worlds, we’re committed to continuous improvement and the highest standards of quality. We promote a culture of excellence, integrity, and sustainable growth. Together we are establishing a new legacy. Join us.