Product Planning Manager

Nissan Philippines, Inc.; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Nissan Philippines, Inc. is seeking a Manager – Product Planning to shape and execute the long-term product strategy for the Philippine market, ensuring offerings are competitive and aligned with customer expectations.

You will lead lifecycle management from concept to end-of-life, define model year changes, grade mix and features, and monitor market trends to shape regional product direction. This role requires strong market insight, cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Market

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or related field.
• Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s) preferred.
• Relevant certifications (PMP, Agile, Six Sigma, Product Management) a plus.
• Minimum 5–7 years in product planning, management, or strategic marketing.
• Experience in cross-functional and global teams, especially regional or multinational.

Responsibilities

• Represent market voice within ASEAN RPM forums, reflecting local customer needs and market dynamics.
• Lead product lifecycle planning from concept to end-of-life, including MY, SV, MC changes.
• Monitor customer behavior, competition and tech trends to align strategy and specs.
• Define specifications, grade mix and features for the PH market to stay competitive.
• Contribute to mid-term (5-year) and long-term (10-year) product strategy with regional alignment.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Market Intelligence, Homologation and other teams to ensure executable plans.
• Secure consensus on price positioning, volume logic, and grade strategies with regional stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree (MBA or related)

Certifications (PMP, Agile, Six Sigma, Product Mgmt)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

The Manager – Product Planning is responsible for shaping and executing the mind to long term product strategy for the Philippine market.

This role ensures that vehicle offerings are competitive, aligned with customer expectations, and contribute to the company’s long-term growth and profitability.

The position requires strong market insight, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver products that resonate with Filipino consumers.

JOB FUNCTION

Market Strategy & Voice of Customer:

Represent the voice of the PHI market within ASEAN RPM community and executive forums, ensuring product decisions reflect local customer needs, preferences, and market dynamics.

Product Lifecycle Management:

Lead product lifecycle planning from concept to end-of-life, including model year (MY), special versions (SV), and minor changes (MC), ensuring each phase supports volume and profit targets.

Continuously monitor and analyze evolving customer behaviors, competitive movements, and technology trends and align product strategy and specifications.

Define and oversee product specifications, grade mix, and feature enhancements tailored to the Philippine market, ensuring consistency and competitiveness across the lineup.

Contribute to mid-term (5-year) and long-term (10-year) product strategy development, ensuring alignment with regional direction and local business objectives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Market Intelligence, Homologation and other functional teams to ensure product plans are executable and aligned with operational capabilities

Regional Alignment:

Secure consensus on price positioning, volume logic robustness and grade strategies with regional stakeholders to support target ever-all product competitiveness.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA or Master’s in Product Management, Strategy, or Technology) is often preferred.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile, Six Sigma, Product Management certifications) are a plus.

Experience

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in product planning, product management, or strategic marketing.
• Proven track record in product lifecycle management, market analysis, and competitive benchmarking.
• Experience working in cross-functional and global teams, especially in regional or multinational settings.
• Demonstrated success in launching and managing products from concept to end-of-life.

Skills

• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in tools like Excel, PowerPoint and other data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Deep understanding of customer insights, market trends, and technology forecasting.
• Ability to lead cross-functional planning, influence decision-making, and drive alignment across regions.

Other requirements

• Willingness to travel regionally or globally as needed.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, matrixed environments.