Product LifeCycle Manager - Thermal Solutions

Your Contribution

Our Product Life Cycle Manager is the “Entrepreneur of their product group in the company”. You are responsible for the overall success of the product group. Typical KPIs include sales and volume development, new product introduction success, sellable coverage development, and time to market. You will ensure that the product related strategy complies with the regional and global strategy of the product line.

• Support the Head of Thermal Solutions NA with the definition and implementation of the regional strategy.
• Responsible for implementing product life cycle management and ensuring a competitive portfolio.
• Deploy regional sourcing strategy aligned with regional & global strategy according to market needs, product & service offerings and MAHLE’s OE competence.
• Ensure a timely new product introduction according to customer expectations.
• Accountable for product specifications and all engineering // reverse engineering activities within regional product group, if applicable.
• Accountable for operational data management including product master data, coverage, competitor data, cross referencing and cataloguing.
• Interface with Global Product Purchasing team to achieve global synergies through bundling volumes and supplier development activities.
• Interface with Global Product Quality to ensure product quality and that the OE reputation of MAHLE is reflected in the regional product group.
• Interface with Regional Product Controlling to ensure cost transparency, portfolio profitability as well as full value chain contribution.

Your Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field is required. Master’s Degree in Business or Technical field is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in the automotive industry and/or automotive aftermarket.
• 5+ Experience in product management, purchasing, procurement or related field.
• Analytical & Strategic thinking

Our Offer 

We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles! After receiving your online application, the interview process will typically be, a screening call followed by Personal Interview(s).  For more information about MAHLE and what a career with us looks like for you, click here. and to learn more about our foundation owned technology group click here. 

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