Colin Jamal Bird-Martinez
- Role
- Senior Manager Connected Solutions at International
- Location
- Oak Park, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Colin Jamal Bird-Martinez
Experienced automotive professional with a background in connected systems, digital platforms, and commercial strategy. Proven ability to turn complex technologies into market-ready solutions, working across functions to support business goals. Track record includes roles at OEMs, suppliers, and consultancies, with a consistent focus on innovation and practical outcomes.
Experience
Senior Manager Connected Solutions
Feb 2024 — Present · Lisle, IL, US
Lead product strategy and execution for connected vehicle technologies that improve fleet uptime, safety, compliance, and operational efficiency. Focused on aligning product development with business goals and delivering measurable outcomes across digital and hardware platforms.•Define commercial priorities and KPIs for connected products; translate them into clear execution plans for go-to-market (GTM) teams.•Lead cross-functional coordination across commercial, engineering, IT, digital, product, sales, legal, compliance, and marketing to ensure successful product launches and adoption.•Conduct market and competitive analysis to inform pricing, positioning, and investment decisions.•Drive product planning for hardware features including video telematics, high-compute platforms, and in-vehicle systems that support cybersecurity and software modularity.•Collaborate with senior leadership to align product roadmaps with long-term business and technology objectives.•Support strategic planning and business case development for software-defined vehicle and electrification initiatives.•Represent the organization in internal and external forums on connectivity, digital services, and emerging vehicle technologies.
Education
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
BA
2004 — 2008
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