JOB ID 25847

Product Director

  • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
  • Executive Management, Business planning, Business management, /QC, QA, Product Marketing, Planning
  • Tokyo
  • ¥13,000,000~¥15,000,000

A leading global automotive manufacturer operating in Japan, this company is committed to advancing sustainable mobility by accelerating the transition to electric vehicles. Their goal is to introduce innovative battery electric vehicle (BEV) products tailored for the Japanese market, supporting a cleaner and more environmentally friendly transportation future. Their goal is to introduce innovative battery electric vehicle (BEV) products tailored for the Japanese market, supporting a cleaner and more environmentally friendly transportation future.

As one of the world's leading automakers with operations in Japan, we are committed to promoting sustainable mobility by accelerating the transition to electric vehicles. We aim to support a cleaner, greener transportation future by introducing innovative battery electric vehicle (BEV) products suited to the Japanese market.

In this key role you will be responsible for leading and managing comprehensive product planning and marketing activities to support both short-term and You will lead forecasting, business planning, portfolio management, and competitive analysis. You must oversees product and technology rollout, positioning strategies, and product launch execution while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality assurance. With close collaboration with global and regional teams, program stakeholders, and vendors, you will align business strategies and manage product lifecycle activities. Additionally, your focuses will include developing the product organization, coaching team members, and implementing In addition, your focuses will include developing the product organization, coaching team members, and implementing succession plans, with a strong emphasis on safety and operational excellence.

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Job Description

  • Responsibilities
    Lead and manage overall Product planning activities to support achieving short and longer-term business goals.
    Industry and Competitive Analysis
    Portfolio and Volume Plan development
    Product and Technology Roll-out Plan
    Product Positioning Plan
    Engage with Global/Regional Planning and Program management stakeholders
    Support Business and Strategic Planning
    Support Japan leadership for strategy development
    Facilitate company leadership reviews and Japan visits
    Engage with Global/Regional Business Planning
    Lead and Manage overall Product Launch and Marketing activities
    Product launch strategies and execution plan
    Product quality assurance plan and execution
    Product marketing - product contents and pricing
    Product accessory plan and execution
    Product training plan and execution
    Engage with Global/Regional functions and 3rd party vendors
    Manage Type Approval, End-of-Life activities
    Ensure regulatory compliance plan to support portfolio plan
    Ensure type approval plan and execution to support product launches
    Ensure end-of-life activities in place
    Develop Product Organization and people
    Ensure safety for all people with no compromise
    Design organization enhancement and optimization plan
    Coach and develop people through candid and constructive feedback
    Develop succession and progression plan
  • Requirements
    Japanese/English business level required (Speaking & Writing)
    ・ Splendid experience and background in mainstream automotive OEMs required
    Strong written and oral communications skills.
    ・ Strong Leadership
  • Location
    Tokyo
  • Work Style
    Remote working possible, Flex working possible
  • Salary
    ¥13,000,000~¥15,000,000
  • Attractive
    Points
    Over 50% Mid-Career Hires, Overseas communication, Make use of languages, Management Position

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