Product Officer - Volkswagen Brand | Volkswagen Group Middle East, Dubai, UAE

VOLKSWAGEN Group; Doha; On-site; QAR 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Doha is seeking a Product Officer to drive strategic product planning and analysis within the Volkswagen Brand. The candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders, manage lifecycle activities, and utilize data-driven approaches to enhance product competitiveness and profitability. Ideal applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree and possess relevant experience in the automotive sector, demonstrating strong analytical, project management, and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 2 – 5 years of experience in the automotive industry.
• Experience in Sales, Marketing, or Product Management.
• Understanding of dealership operations and automotive finance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain pricing and specification details for new models.
• Support volume planning for model lifecycles.
• Manage key product documentation and serve as a contact point.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Strong data management capabilities

Strategic thinking

Analytical capabilities

Strong project management abilities

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field

Relevant certifications (e.g., project management)

Tools

Qlik

Job description

Join Volkswagen Group Middle East and play a key role in shaping the future of mobility across the region. We are looking for a Product Officer to support our Volkswagen Brand and help drive strategic product planning, market competitiveness, and data‑driven decision making.

In this role, you will support the Product Manager by analyzing market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to ensure our product lineup is positioned for success—across specifications, pricing, and profitability. Working closely with our dealer network, internal teams, and colleagues at Volkswagen HQ in Wolfsburg and Beijing, you will help ensure seamless product introductions and effective lifecycle management.

You will also contribute to transforming our product department into a fully data‑driven business unit, utilizing automated data‑mining processes and digital dashboards that enhance forecasting, real‑time visibility, and portfolio optimization.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain pricing and specification details for new models across the AGCC & Near East region.
• Support volume planning for current and future model lifecycles.
• Manage key product documentation, including sales programs, product information, and retail price calculations.
• Serve as a knowledgeable point of contact for internal stakeholders (RSMs, training, marketing, PR) and external partners (dealers, press, agencies).
• Lead lifecycle activities for current models, including MY changes, price protection, option optimization, and special editions, ensuring strong feedback loops with stakeholders.
• Coordinate and monitor pricing quality within internal systems in collaboration with Škoda Controlling and the Distribution & Planning Manager.
• Support product rollout across all Volkswagen models and regional markets.
• Execute the data strategy to ensure real‑time access to vehicle‑related data (PR Codes, take rates, model mix) via dashboards integrated with systems such as NADIN.
• Set up automated reporting to drive data‑based decisions that enhance the VME product portfolio and maximize profitability.
• Support IMF planning for managed models.
• Maintain and update pricing indices across all relevant models.
• Expand pricing index coverage to KSA in coordination with JATO (data provider).
• Maintain and enhance MEAC dashboards and reporting tools.

Key Competencies & Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you should bring :

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., project management) are a plus.
• 2 – 5 years of experience in the automotive industry.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong data management capabilities (Qlik experience preferred).
• Experience in Sales, Marketing, or Product Management.
• Strong project management abilities.
• Strategic thinking and sound decision‑making skills.
• Excellent analytical capabilities.
• Understanding of dealership operations, inventory management, and automotive finance / budgeting.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• German language skills are a strong advantage.