Product Lead (m/f/d)
Offenbach, Hesse, DE, 63067
Offenbach, Hesse, DE, 63067
Product Lead (m/f/d)
As a Product Lead, you will support the management of the complete product lifecycle for key models from planning phase, through to market launch and total lifecycle management (until end-of-life).
We want you to:
- Lead the development of the pan-EU trim strategy while collaborating with markets and relevant factories
- Ensure that the strategies aligns with market requirements while considering the complexities of factory operations.
- Collaborate with headquarter and factory support teams to establish and implement relevant systems necessary for the successful execution of trim strategy initiatives
- Contribute to the successful launch of new models by creating a model explanation booklet and coordinating with the Integrated Launch Management team
- Provide support in the development and implementation of specific actions related to the lifecycle management of models (annual special editions, model year changes, product enhancements and Facelift events
- Maintain regular communication with relevant stakeholders, including departments within headquarter, R&D, HMETC, and HME relevant departments
- Participate in model design evaluations to provide valuable insights and contribute to the improvement of future models
- Support the ILM process by providing product information and assisting with the coordination of relevant activities
- Aid in the development of product proposals based on market, media, customer feedback, and market trends
About you:
You’re driven by the constant desire to improve. Free to think without boundaries and explore every possibility, you’ll embrace the challenge of pushing us to always find a better way. Because thinking unlimited is what you do. Confidently taking the lead on small projects and initiatives, your excellent communication skills will come into their own as you work closely with stakeholders from across the business.
You will also need to have:
- University degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering or comparable
- Minimum 3 years of experience in the automotive industry, ideally in product planning, pricing, or strategic planning
- Proven experience in trim strategy development, product lifecycle management, and stakeholder coordination
- Strong market understanding including LCV market
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance market requirements and factory complexities effectively
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and collaborate with stakeholders at various levels
- Familiarity with automotive industry practices, including model launches, cost-cutting initiatives, LCV business and market adaptation processes
- Proficiency in project management and the ability to meet proposal milestones within specified timelines
- Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in relevant software applications, such as MS Office, JATO, NCBS, Global Insight
- Fluency in English language; any other language is an advantage
Rewards and Benefits:
You’ll enjoy a competitive salary, plus:
- Flexible working hours and hybrid work policy
- Continued learning and professional development
- Car sharing and lease mobility program
- Complimentary nutritious food and drink in our canteen
- Complimentary fitness facility and company sport activities such as tennis, soccer, yoga, etc.
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