Head of Product Management LS - SOE

Head of Product Management LS - SOE

FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 36,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.

YOUR TASKS
Position Goal:

The primary goal of the Head of Product Management LS - SOE position is to serve as the global manager for a highly complex product portfolio. The role demands a comprehensive understanding of competition, trends, and user needs, along with the ability to establish and maintain strategic opportunities with global large customers. The position also requires coordinating actions for departmental goals' achievement, uphold HELLA's values and head the entire organizational unit.

Tasks / Areas of Responsibility:

• Oversee and manage a highly complex product portfolio, keeping abreast with competition, trends, etc., and serving as a contact person for strategic opportunities for global major customers.
• Develop globally executed product strategies in collaboration with the sales companies for the product portfolio.
• Develop and manage global product ranges, ensuring compliance with product regulations, costs, quality standards and project plans.
• Guide budgeting & sales for the portfolio over its complete product life cycle.
• Support sales companies both technically and commercially, conducting internal product training to build strong global PS teams.
• Analyze portfolio performance, and encourage corrective action in collaboration with marketing and sales departments as needed.
• Monitor subgroup performance for portfolio, carry out deletions of underperforming or unprofitable products.
• Navigate purchasing priorities, sales planning, inventory management, and work closely with the supply chain department.
• Support quality management, understanding global legal, environmental and safety requirements, and cooperate with marketing department to define product marketing strategies.

• Assign employees as per their qualifications, instructing and supporting them to complete their tasks in a goal-oriented way.
• Guide and support employees in their function-related tasks.
• Oversee the hiring process, sustain team performance, effectively evaluate and manage qualification demands.
• Guide employees on targets, qualification improvement and potential development, promoting individual competence to meet departmental goals.

• Hold a bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, or related field, with an MBA or master's degree being an advantage.
• Possess a minimum of 15 - 18 years of significant experience in product management roles, demonstrating significant leadership roles.
• Proven ability to manage complex product portfolios, with a successful track record in developing, launching, and managing products.
• Exceptional leadership skills, with experience leading diverse and cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in strategic thinking, with the ability to align product strategies with broader business objectives.
• Experience in conducting market and competitor analyses, and the ability to transform insights into actionable strategies.
• Adept in financial forecasting, budget management, and providing analysis around these parameters.
• Strong project management abilities, capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective communicator, capable of liaising with global major customers and building and maintaining strategic relationships.
• Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex product strategies and results to a variety of stakeholders.
• Compliance with all corporate policies, regulations, and legal requirements.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed.

HELLA India Lighting Ltd.
Neha Saini Derabassi - Punjab