Product Manager

Nuvance Health; Dubai; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive industry seeks a Product Manager to own the product strategy and long-term roadmap for UD Trucks in the MEENA region. This role involves managing product-related projects, collaborating with sales teams, and conducting market analysis while ensuring product specifications meet customer needs.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Global growth opportunities

Continuous learning programs

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in product management or related fields.
• Strong technical background in the automotive industry, preferably trucks.
• Excellent communication skills; Japanese knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead product strategy and projects for UD Trucks in the MEENA region.
• Coordinate technical support and product specifications for sales teams.
• Conduct market analysis and gather feedback for product improvements.

Skills

Technical Support

Customer Focused

Negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Product Manager

Department : Hub MEENA (BP65000)

Job Overview:

UD Trucks is known for our pioneering technologies and products within the commercial automotive industry.

Job Purpose:

Ownership of product strategy and long-term product roadmap for UD Trucks Middle East, East, and North Africa region (MEENA). To own and drive product management, product & technical support, homologation & type approval, competition & business intelligence, sales competence development, and bodybuilder relationships.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• To be owner of product strategy and long-term product plan for UD Trucks in the MEENA region.
• Lead all product-related projects for MEENA, championing, owning, and coordinating all new product initiatives.
• Own product specifications for market offerings and solutions to technical issues.
• Manage product specifications for factory orders; supervise importers, sales managers, and support for order entry in the VSS system.
• Oversee homologation and type approval activities with UD regulation experts and UD Trucks International Sales (UDIS).
• Collaborate with Sales Managers to provide technical recommendations for products offered to customers, including standard and non-standard models.
• Supervise Importer Sales Executives, Sales Managers, and Product Managers to provide technical support to customers and bodybuilders.
• Coordinate with Competence Development to ensure necessary product training is provided to importers and bodybuilders.
• Support special product activities such as field tests, demos, and marketing & sales events.
• Coordinate with marketing to ensure updated spec sheets, brochures, and website content.
• Ensure markets have the latest product materials and information.
• Conduct field trials of new products to establish value propositions and gather feedback for product improvements.
• Review product performance and customer responses, providing feedback and recommendations to improve products.
• Request new products, components, and options based on market needs.
• Initiate Product Modification Requests (PMRs) and follow up on their implementation.
• Maintain ownership of Pro builder specifications.
• Coordinate market and competitor analysis updates.
• Support long-term volume forecasting and budgeting as needed.
• Assist in preparing for internal and partner Business Review Meetings (BRMs).

Required Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related fields.
• 8-10 years of techno-commercial experience in product management, strategy, or sales engineering.
• Strong technical support experience in the automotive industry, preferably trucks.
• Knowledge of UD Trucks' product structure and sales system is advantageous.
• Team-oriented, customer-focused, motivated, and goal-driven.
• Excellent communication skills; knowledge of Japanese is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills are valuable.

About UD Trucks:

Part of the Isuzu group, UD Trucks is a global commercial vehicle solutions provider headquartered in Japan. We develop, manufacture, and sell a broad range of trucks across more than 60 countries, focusing on innovation in automation, electro-mobility, and connectivity. Our mission is to create a Better Life for society, our customers, and our employees.

We promote a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment with global growth opportunities, supported by our UD Academy for continuous learning. Join us in our journey to make life better for all.