Senior Manager - Product Planning

• Lead strategic planning for Hyundai's commercial vehicle portfolio in North America, from vans to heavy-duty trucks and buses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, R&D, sales, engineering, finance, and manufacturing, to envision and define products that meet the evolving needs of customers and the market.
• Commercial vehicles product planning aligns with our corporate goal of delivering the best vehicles for the North American customer through regional technical leadership and local/global collaboration.

• Strategic Leadership: Lead the development of product strategy for Hyundai's van and heavy-duty truck segments in North America, ensuring alignment with Hyundai's overall business objectives and market demands.
• Market Analysis and Insight: Conduct in-depth market research, analyze customer needs, and track competitive activity to identify trends, opportunities, and potential threats. Utilize insights to drive product innovation and differentiation.
• Product Roadmap Development: Develop and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap, prioritizing product features, updates, and innovations based on customer needs, industry trends, and business objectives.
• Innovation and Sustainability: Drive initiatives focused on innovation, particularly in areas such as electrification, autonomy, and connectivity, to position Hyundai's commercial vehicles as market leaders in sustainability and performance.
• Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular updates to senior management, ensuring alignment on product strategies, key milestones, and strategic decisions.
• Facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing throughout the division and with counterparts in Headquarters and Namyang in Korea.
• Support to the North American Regional Headquarters with customer product inquiries.
• Lead the creation and presentation of clear & concise project status and technical reports
• Develop and manage the department's strategies, plans, human resources and budgets. Mentor direct reports.

• Bachelor of Science Degree
• 15+ years of relevant experience in the automotive industry
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in product planning
• 5+ years of experience managing product planners
• Strong data-driven decision-making abilities
• Proficiency in planning, executing, and monitoring projects
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills
• Flexibility in handling multiple projects and changing priorities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
• Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
• Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer included Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.

• Zero-dollar employee premiums on Medical, dental, and vision for you and your family
• 100% employer-paid disability and Life insurance
• Generous paid Time Off including vacation, sick, and abundant holidays.
• A Global Environment that fosters diversity
• Competitive Salaries
• Retirement savings and planning benefits
• Flexible work hours, and hybrid work schedule options
• Access to Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts

Compensation

$170,000 ~ $190,000