Product Manager -PPD

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.; New Delhi; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. is seeking a Product Manager with 4–10 years of experience to lead product planning and strategy for ICE models. You will translate customer needs into detailed specs, collaborate with engineering and design teams, and shape pricing and packaging to maximize profitability.

Key focus areas include roadmap creation, lifecycle management, and making data-driven recommendations. Willingness to travel/relocate is essential in this role based in Delhi, India.

Qualifications

• MBA/B.Tech degree required.
• 4-10 years of work experience (Mgr).
• Willing to travel and relocate.
• Knowledge of vehicle/automotive industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define product planning and strategy aligned with company vision.
• Translate customer needs into detailed product specs and collaborate with engineering/design.
• Develop pricing strategies and product bundles to improve profitability.
• Monitor product lifecycle and recommend enhancements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Timeliness

Customer obsession

Willing to travel/relocate

Education

MBA/B.Tech

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Define Product (ICE) & Feature Roadmap, share key insights with management to make key product decisions. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring competitiveness of the assigned models.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Product Planning and Strategy:

• Developing product concepts and strategies aligned with the company's vision.
• Defining product positioning and value proposition.
• Creating product roadmaps and timelines.

2.Product Specifications:

• Translating customer needs into detailed product specifications.
• Collaborating with engineering, design teams to develop products.
• Ensuring product features meet quality, cost, and timing targets.

3. Pricing and Packaging:

• Developing pricing strategies to maximize profitability.
• Creating product packages and bundles to enhance value perception.

4. Product Lifecycle Management:

• Monitoring product performance and customer feedback.
• Making recommendations for product enhancements

MAJOR CHALLENGES

• High levels of accuracy required.
• Dynamic external environment due to changing customer preferences and frequent regulatory changes

DECISIONS

• Business case for introduction of new models.
• Proposal for addition of Features to enhance value proposition.
• Variant & Price Proposal for Future models.

Internal Clients -

Marketing, Sales, Engineering, Quality, Product Planning, Digital & IT

Financial Dimensions

• Ability to understand and create scenarios using product P&L.
• Ensuring profitability of the models by making pricing decisions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information is critical.

Educational Qualifications

MBA/B. Tech

Work Experience

4-10 years of experience (MGR)

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Analytical Skills
• Commitment towards timelines
• Customer Obsession: Willing to Travel and relocate
• Presentation Skills

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• In depth knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of vehicle & Automotive Industry i.e. SIAM Classification, Tax Structure, Regulatory environment
• Understanding of Indian Consumers
• Knowledge of New Technology, New Features