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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.
Job Description
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- 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
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- 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
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- Location
- Tokyo
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- Work Style
- Remote working possible, Flex working possible
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- Salary
- ¥13,000,000~¥15,000,000
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- Attractive
Points - Over 50% Mid-Career Hires, Overseas communication, Make use of languages, Management Position
- Attractive
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