Global Jeep Product Planning and Innovation Manager

Company: Stellantis
Location: Auburn Hills
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Do you DARE to Lead Jeep into the Future? We're looking for ambitious adventurers, who embrace technology and innovation, and are hungry for a rare opportunity to create something new and original - future Jeep products.At Stellantis, our purpose is to lead the way the world moves, and our focus is clear:Our unique portfolio of 14 automotive brands, including Jeep, are driving to transform all facets of mobility for the betterment of our families, communities and the societies in which we operateWe are passionate about designing the most captivating experiences in mobilityWe are focused on the evolving needs of customers, as they embrace electrification, connectivity, autonomous driving and shared ownershipOur Dare Forward 2030 objective inspires us to become so much more than we've ever been - It paves the way for Stellantis to achieve carbon net zero by 2038For more information, visit: https://www.stellantis.com/en/company/about-us The driving force behind Stellantis is the diverse and talented group of men and women around the world who bring their passion and experience to their work every day. We are proud of our rich history. It shows our grit, perseverance, agility and entrepreneurial mindset. Our journey forward is fueled by a focus on innovation and engineering excellence to bring "tomorrow's" tech closer every day. We are clear in our mission to deliver our ambitious Dare Forward 2030 objectives and continue to grow our iconic brands for the future. What you will do:The Jeep Product Planning Team leads the company in defining the product content for the Jeep nameplates. The Global Jeep Product Planning and Innovation Manager will lead cross functional teams comprised of engineering, design, marketing, and procurement to define and develop the future products and their features. While evolution of the current product is required, this role will have a sharp focus on assessing and defining the plans for future product advancements. In this highly strategic and visible role, you will define and communicate the future market context, identify opportunities for Jeep, and lead the development of alternatives to maximize those opportunities. Success will look like translating this knowledge and the brand objectives into a cohesive long-term product lifecycle plan and the development of features/content for each product action. Establishing vehicle content will require a detailed understanding of market trends as well as the competitive set and showroom dynamics. This role will also be responsible for ensuring all business objectives are met - You will align financial and technical execution of the program while balancing customer and market requirements with program cost and investment objectives will also be expected. You will also work with Product Configuration Specialist to align components and systems into a buildable plan. In addition, you will review product correctness for external communication, PR, sales and training materials and supporting production launch and market launch activities will also be required. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Market and trend analysis, customer data mining and segmentation competitive assessmentForecasting and strategic planningScenario planning / game theory - and tactical executionPortfolio strategy for cohesive brand equity, full customer coverageMaximize profits and competitivenessOverall product lifecycle planIndividual product plans for each product in the portfolio to address the overall strategy and customer needsFull business case development for products and portfolio to maximize profitability and growth PDN-99253cf9-dabc-4856-80f3-5e02abfa7399

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