Senior Automotive Product Manager - Hybrid & Growth

Placements24; Benoni; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical aid

Provident fund

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking a Senior Automotive Product Manager to own the product lifecycle from ideation to retirement. You’ll define strategy, conduct market analysis, and collaborate with engineering, marketing, sales, and operations to deliver market-ready products.

The ideal candidate has deep automotive aftermarket knowledge, strong analytics, and a passion for product innovation. The role offers a hybrid work setup in a growing automotive supplier.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of product management experience in the automotive industry.
• Proven track record of launching and managing automotive products throughout their lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of automotive components, systems, and market dynamics.
• Experience with PLM tools and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Responsabilidades

• Define and execute product strategy and roadmap for assigned automotive product lines.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer needs assessments.
• Translate requirements into detailed specifications for engineering teams.
• Manage product lifecycle from concept to retirement.
• Collaborate with engineering, R&D, marketing and sales to launch products.
• Provide product training and support to sales and service teams.
• Monitor product performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manage pricing, profitability, and inventory in collaboration with departments.
• Stay informed about industry trends and regulatory changes.

Conocimientos

Product management

Market research

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field

Herramientas

PLM tools

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking a Senior Automotive Product Manager to own the product lifecycle from ideation to retirement. You’ll define strategy, conduct market analysis, and collaborate with engineering, marketing, sales, and operations to deliver market-ready products.

The ideal candidate has deep automotive aftermarket knowledge, strong analytics, and a passion for product innovation. The role offers a hybrid work setup in a growing automotive supplier.