About the Job
As a Product Manager, you will support leading product localisation activities to ensure seamless and timely vehicle launches across the selected passenger car portfolio in the UK and Ireland. You will play a key role in coordinating product requirements and managing critical processes throughout the full product lifecycle. In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, as well as R&D teams across Europe and China, to gather, analyse, and translate market insights and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable product specifications. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment, demonstrates strong ownership and accountability, and consistently delivers accurate, high‑quality work. You will bring a structured approach to problem‑solving and a passion for automotive product excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end management of an assigned passenger car portfolio, including competitor benchmarking, pricing strategy, product positioning, and value proposition, supporting broader localisation requirements.
- Coordinate and support vehicle launches, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and go-to‑market strategy.
- Communicate product features, updates, and changes clearly and effectively to internal stakeholders and external partners.
- Collaborate with internal cross‑functional teams and R&D across Europe and China to drive timely delivery of product enhancements based on customer feedback and compliance requirements.
- Develop and maintain core product documentation, including Market Product Specification (MPC) sheets, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
- Follow consistent communication with third‑party automotive partners and suppliers.
- Work closely with Customer Experience team to identify opportunities for improving the customer journey and addressing product‑related enquiries.
- Proactively identify and drive continuous product improvements based on customer feedback, market insights, and performance data.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the line manager, in alignment with business needs.
Requirements
- Proven experience within the automotive industry, ideally in a product management or product planning role at OEM HQ, National Sales Company, or Distributor level, with exposure to electric vehicles preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership in a fast‑growing, dynamic environment.
- Analytical and data‑driven mindset, with a structured and fact‑based approach to problem‑solving and decision‑making.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with NEV technical and product elements, such as ADAS, emissions standards, or functional safety regulations.
- Valid driver’s license for passenger car.
- Mandarin language skills are an advantage, but not a requirement.
We Offer
- Scottish Widow workplace pension;
- 25 days paid holidays + public holidays;
- On-site free parking;
- Commute allowance;
- Car sacrifice scheme
- Department & company wide teambuilding events;
- An exciting opportunity to lead the European transition to Zero Emissions transportation and de‑carbonization of the economy.
- Performance and experience‑based competitive remuneration;
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