Inside European Product Management | Automotive Industry Insights

In this episode of the Everything Product Podcast, we sit down with Sunil Subramanian, Group Product Manager at Volvo Cars, to dive deep into the digital transformation sweeping the automotive industry. From the challenges posed by global supply chains to the future of electric and autonomous vehicles, Sunil shares invaluable insights from his leadership at Volvo. We explore how product management differs between automotive hardware and digital products, the evolution of connected cars, and how AI is shaping the future of mobility. If you're a product manager or interested in the future of automotive technology, this episode is packed with must-know insights! Topics Covered: The shift towards electric and connected cars. AI’s role in personalizing automotive experiences. The intricacies of managing both physical and digital products in the automotive industry. How to transition into product management within automotive. The future of autonomous driving. Don't miss Sunil’s recommendations on must-read books for aspiring product managers! Connect with Sunil on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunilssubramanian/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:25 - Sunil’s background and role at Volvo Cars 02:08 - The challenges of digital transformation in the automotive industry 04:30 - Electric cars, quantum computing, and the future of mobility 05:00 - Bridging online and offline experiences for car buyers 06:38 - How products are built in the automotive industry 08:36 - The rise of subscription models in the automotive sector 10:31 - Managing automotive products vs. SaaS products 13:00 - The long development cycles of automotive products 14:25 - How product managers handle feedback for automotive hardware and digital products 17:26 - The role of AI in future automotive experiences 25:17 - Autonomous vehicles and LIDAR technology in Volvo cars 30:02 - Future vision: Mobility, car-sharing, and changing ownership models 31:30 - Product management in Europe vs. the US 35:00 - How to break into product management in the automotive industry 48:09 - Book and podcast recommendations for product managers Where to find Srinath LinkedIn - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotela/] Where to find Phani Linkedin - ([https://www.linkedin.com/in/phanivuyy...] Where to find Sid Linkedin: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidsaladi/) Newsletter: ([https://sidsaladi.substack.com/] Twitter: ([https://mobile.twitter.com/Sidsaladi] For more updates from Everything Product Checkout our LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/everything-product-podcast