Automotive Product Manager – Lead Growth & Strategy

Niterra Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle provided

Career growth

Autonomy in product direction

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Niterra Australia, Mentone head office, seeks an experienced Product Manager to own assigned automotive categories from concept to end-of-life. You will drive market opportunities, liaise with suppliers, and lead cross-functional teams to grow category profitability and brand presence across Australia and New Zealand.

You will combine commercial strategy with hands-on technical execution, traveling as needed to engage with key stakeholders and field partners.

Qualifications

• Experience managing product lifecycles, range rationalisation, and category performance.
• Commercial acumen with sales forecasting, pricing strategy, margin management, and data-driven decisions.
• Experience sourcing products, managing supplier relationships, and conducting negotiations.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills for internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Strong project management, QA, technical compliance, and data governance.
• Interest or background in automotive/engineering products is highly valued.
• Tertiary qualification in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field advantageous.

Responsibilities

• OE Research & Vehicle Parc Analysis to identify new applications and opportunities.
• Lead end-to-end lifecycle management from concept to end-of-life.
• Drive revenue, margin, and market-share targets through category plans.
• Monitor pricing, market trends, and competitive positioning.
• Source components with suppliers and ensure quality and compliance.
• Build relationships with key accounts, distributors, and partners.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Operations on go-to-market strategies.
• Maintain accurate product data, specifications, and cross-references.
• Provide product training and tier-two support to teams and clients.

Skills

Product lifecycle management

Forecasting & pricing

Supplier management

Stakeholder engagement

Data governance

Automotive/engineering interest

ERP/PIM systems

Travel willingness

Education

Business/Engineering degree

Tools

Excel

ERP/PIM systems

Job description

Niterra Australia, Mentone head office, seeks an experienced Product Manager to own assigned automotive categories from concept to end-of-life. You will drive market opportunities, liaise with suppliers, and lead cross-functional teams to grow category profitability and brand presence across Australia and New Zealand.

You will combine commercial strategy with hands-on technical execution, traveling as needed to engage with key stakeholders and field partners.