Director Global Product Management Automotive Aftermarket (m/f/d)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the global Product Management vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with the company’s goals and the global aftermarket brand strategies.


• Lead and manage the global Product Management team in AA and guide the Product Management team in GBTS.


• Oversee the development, implementation and improvement of systems, tools, processes and services from concept to commercialization


• Functionally lead the Automotive Aftermarket Product Management organizations through close collaboration and exchange with all Product Management leaders in the business unit.


• Foster a culture of customer centricity, data driven decision making, and continuous improvement.


• Lead the digital transformation of the product management organization through data excellence, analytics solutions and adoption of artificial intelligence.


• Define and ensure adherence to global standards, processes and share best practices in the PM organization.


• Monitor product management performance through a comprehensive KPI system and ensure effective governance and reporting.


• Collaborate cross-functionally with brand- and trade marketing, pricing, sales, R&D, operations, purchasing, logistics and executive leadership to achieve business objectives and KPI targets.


• Lead, mentor, and develop the global PM team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; MBA preferred.


• Experience: Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in Product Management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role


• Professional Experience:
  
  
  
  • Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills with the ability to translate insights into actionable plans.
  
  
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams and leading through influence.
  
  
  • Proven track record of leading product management initiatives.
  
  
  
  


• Language skills: Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.


• Personalitiy:
  
  
  
  • Ability to manage complexity and drive continuous improvement.
  
  
  • Strong knowledge of product lifecycle management, cataloging, and new product introduction especially within Automotive Aftermarket.
  
  
  • Exceptional leadership, project management, and organizational skills.
  
  
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  
  
  
  

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