Program Manager - Product Director Office Europe (m/w/d)
Job Description

Role Summary:

As Program Manager (m/w/d) – Product Director Office Europe, you will help align product and sales strategies with the company’s mid-term profitability and business objectives. You will work across Product Planning, Pricing, R&D, Design, Procurement, Sales, Finance and regional manufacturing to strengthen product competitiveness and maximize vehicle Consolidated Operating Profit (COP). Through rigorous business analysis, cross-functional governance and strategic recommendations, you will support decision-making for current and future vehicle programs across Europe.

We want you to:

  • Align product strategy with mid-term profitability commitments, business objectives and vehicle COP targets.
  • Drive cross-functional recommendations for future vehicle programs, working with Product Planning, Pricing, R&D, Design, Procurement, Sales and Finance to improve profitability and product competitiveness.
  • Review and challenge business cases for new vehicle programs, identifying risks and opportunities to enhance profitability.
  • Evaluate monthly business performance by model and market, identifying revenue and profit improvement opportunities in collaboration with Product Line Management (PLM).
  • Lead regional cost competitiveness initiatives with European manufacturing plants, R&D and Design to support achievement of Total Delivered Cost (TdC) targets.
  • Support short- and long-term product strategy development, including the Mid-Term Plan (MTP) and Business Plan (BP), ensuring alignment between profitability targets, COP commitments and product milestones.
  • Drive product milestones and governance processes, securing timely cross-functional engagement, accountability and escalation of key issues and decisions.
  • Support the preparation and execution of monthly Product Committee Meetings and effective governance of product-related topics.
  • Provide analytical support and strategic recommendations to HME and GME leadership on product performance, profitability, risk management, TdC targets and profit improvement initiatives.
  • Monitor regulatory changes, government policies, market dynamics and automotive industry trends, identifying emerging risks and recommending appropriate mitigation actions.

About you:

  • University degree in Business Administration, Economics or Engineering.
  • At least 10 years of experience in a related role.Strong understanding of the European automotive market and the interaction between different business areas.Experience in Procurement/Purchasing or Finance, ideally within the automotive sector.
  • Strong strategic and analytical thinking, with the ability to interpret business, market and profitability information and translate insights into recommendations.
  • Proven project and program management capabilities, including planning priorities, managing milestones and identifying potential bottlenecks.
  • Ability to navigate uncertainty and lead without formal authority, engaging stakeholders proactively across functions.Strong cross-cultural communication skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams across Europe.
  • An open-minded and challenger mindset, with a proactive, solution-focused approach to identifying risks and improvement opportunities.
  • Experience in Product Planning and Program Management is a plus.

Rewards and Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package

  • Flexible working time: Position is open to both full-time (100%) or part-time (80%). We welcome applications for both.

  • A collaborative team with flat hierarchies

  • A highly international working environment.

  • Continued learning and professional development.
  • Car sharing and car lease mobility programme.
  • Complimentary daily lunch at the office canteen and subsidised breakfast options.
  • Free access to the company gym.
  • Opportunities to join company sporting clubs, including tennis, football, yoga and golf.
Information at a Glance
Posting Start Date:  03/11/2026
Location:  Germany
Level of Experience:  Mid-Career
Employment Type:  Permanent
Function:  Marketing
Subfunction:  Product