Job Summary
The role involves overseeing the strategy and lifecycle for the brakes portfolio in North America, focusing on market analysis, roadmap development, and managing product introductions from inception to discontinuation. The position requires collaboration with various cross-functional teams to ensure optimal financial outcomes, maintain product data, facilitate launches, address inventory challenges, provide marketing support, and resolve quality or logistics concerns.
Responsibilities
- Lead the strategy and lifecycle management of the North American brakes portfolio.
- Identify and analyze market opportunities to define effective product roadmaps.
- Drive the development and introduction of products from initial concept to phased-out status.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to manage financial performance and product-related activities.
- Support marketing initiatives and address quality and logistical challenges.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Marketing, Engineering, or a related field is essential.
- A minimum of five years of product management experience is required.
- Experience in the automotive aftermarket sector is preferred, with additional emphasis on brakes experience.
- Strong understanding of automotive technology.
- Proficient in communication, analytical skills, and in using Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse, multicultural teams.
- Willingness to travel up to 10% and possess indefinite U.S. work authorization.
