Senior Manager Product Planning (Cross Carline Technology)

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Role Overview

The Senior Manager Product Planning (Cross Carline Technology) will collaborate with product planners and cross-functional teams to evaluate, recommend, and integrate advanced technologies into the vehicle portfolio. This role requires strong analytical capabilities to assess technology fitment, drive business case execution, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships with R&D, Design, and Strategic Sourcing. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and presentation skills to influence leadership decisions and drive technology-led product planning initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technology Assessment & Integration

• Analyze emerging technologies for applicability across multiple carlines.

• Evaluate technology feasibility, cost implications, and integration roadmap.

• Recommend technology solutions aligned with future product strategies.

2. Business Case Development & Execution

• Work with product planners to create and refine business cases.

• Conduct market, cost, and competitive analysis for technology decisions.

• Present recommendations to senior leadership for approval.

3. Stakeholder Liaison & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as a central point of coordination between R&D, Design, Sourcing, and Product Planning teams.

• Build strong partnerships with advanced technology vendors.

• Facilitate cross-team sessions to address technology-related business challenges.

4. Leadership Communication & Presentation

• Prepare compelling presentations for leadership, showcasing technical, financial, and strategic analysis.

• Ensure clarity and alignment across teams through structured communication.

Skills Required

• Product Planning

• Business Case Development & Execution

• Technology Integration Analysis

• Vendor and Stakeholder Management

• Strategic Sourcing Collaboration

• Excellent Communication & Presentation Skills

Compensation

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