What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager Product Planning position at Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc.?
Summary
- Lead strategic planning for Hyundai's commercial vehicle portfolio in North America, from vans to heavy-duty trucks and buses.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, R&D, sales, engineering, finance, and manufacturing, to envision and define products that meet the evolving needs of customers and the market.
- Commercial vehicles product planning aligns with our corporate goal of delivering the best vehicles for the North American customer through regional technical leadership and local/global collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Lead the development of product strategy for Hyundai's van and heavy-duty truck segments in North America, ensuring alignment with Hyundai's overall business objectives and market demands.
- Market Analysis and Insight: Conduct in-depth market research, analyze customer needs, and track competitive activity to identify trends, opportunities, and potential threats. Utilize insights to drive product innovation and differentiation.
- Product Roadmap Development: Develop and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap, prioritizing product features, updates, and innovations based on customer needs, industry trends, and business objectives.
- Innovation and Sustainability: Drive initiatives focused on innovation, particularly in areas such as electrification, autonomy, and connectivity, to position Hyundai's commercial vehicles as market leaders in sustainability and performance.
- Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular updates to senior management, ensuring alignment on product strategies, key milestones, and strategic decisions.
- Facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing throughout the division and with counterparts in Headquarters and Namyang in Korea.
- Support to the North American Regional Headquarters with customer product inquiries.
- Lead the creation and presentation of clear & concise project status and technical reports
- Develop and manage the department's strategies, plans, human resources and budgets. Mentor direct reports.
What We Offer:
- Zero-dollar employee premiums on Medical, dental, and vision for you and your family
- 100% employer-paid disability and Life insurance
- Generous paid Time Off including vacation, sick, and abundant holidays.
- A Global Environment that fosters diversity
- Competitive Salaries
- Retirement savings and planning benefits
- Flexible work hours, and hybrid work schedule options
- Access to Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts
Compensation
$165,000-$210,000
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science Degree
- 15 years of relevant experience in the automotive industry
- 5 years of demonstrated experience in product planning
- 5 years of experience managing product planners
- Strong data-driven decision-making abilities
- Proficiency in planning, executing, and monitoring projects
- Excellent written communication and presentation skills
- Flexibility in handling multiple projects and changing priorities
- Proficient with Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
- Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
- Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer included Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.
Preferred Qualifications:
- CDL a plus
Physical Demands, Work Environment, Travel Expectations:
- Travel up to 25%, domestically and internationally in support of projects.
Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is an equal opportunity employer commited to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, other protected veteran status, and any other protected class under law.
Salary : $165,000 - $210,000
