Senior Manager-Product Planning

Role Specification

Role Title: Product Planning and Project Management Professional – Automotive and EV (Level XX)

Reporting To: (Deputy General Manager

Purpose of the Role:
To shape product strategies, drive project execution, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver market-aligned automotive and EV products on time and within scope.

Job Responsibilities:

• Product Planning:
• Conduct market research and analyze trends, consumer behavior, and the competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities.
• Develop product roadmaps aligned with organizational goals.
• Generate actionable insights for product differentiation and enhanced customer value.
• Analyze regulatory and policy developments impacting automotive and EV markets.

• Product Lifecycle Management:
• Define and document product requirements, focusing on EV technology, battery systems, and mobility trends.
• Evaluate feasibility, cost implications, and time-to-market for new products or updates.
• Monitor product performance post-launch and recommend enhancements.

• Strategic Planning:
• Support long-term product strategy by identifying emerging technologies and industry shifts.
• Partner with marketing and sales teams to strategize new launches, highlighting unique selling points (USPs) of EV products.

• Project Management:
• Lead projects related to automotive and EV product development and launch.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, track progress, and ensure timely completion.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and resources using project management tools.
• Identify potential risks and devise mitigation strategies.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Coordinate with design, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.
• Facilitate communication between internal departments and external partners.

• Reporting & Documentation:
• Prepare status reports for leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of project and product development processes.

Stakeholder Profiles & Nature of Interactions:

• Internal: Collaboration with product management, marketing, sales, design, engineering, and senior management.
• External: Interaction with external partners, suppliers, and stakeholders involved in product development and launch.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related (MBA preferred).
• Experience: 5-7 years in product planning/project management in automotive/technology sectors.
• Knowledge: Expertise in EV technology, automotive, and emerging trends.
• Industry: Automotive and Electric Vehicles (EV).

Skills & Competencies:

• Presentation: Proficient in PowerPoint, Canva, and public speaking.
• Analytical: Ability to synthesize market data and provide actionable insights.
• Technical: Knowledge of automotive products, EVs, and AI integration.
• Project Management: Proficient in MS Project, JIRA, Excel, and data analytics.
• Interpersonal: Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Strategic: Align projects with organizational goals.