Program Manager - Product Director Office Europe (m/w/d)
Program Manager - Product Director Office Europe (m/w/d)
About this role
Role Summary:
As Program Manager (m/w/d) - Product Director Office Europe, you will help align product and sales strategies with the company's mid-term profitability and business objectives. You will work across Product Planning, Pricing, R&D, Design, Procurement, Sales, Finance and regional manufacturing to strengthen product competitiveness and maximize vehicle Consolidated Operating Profit (COP). Through rigorous business analysis, cross-functional governance and strategic recommendations, you will support decision-making for current and future vehicle programs across Europe.
We want you to:
Align product strategy with mid-term profitability commitments, business objectives and vehicle COP targets.
Drive cross-functional recommendations for future vehicle programs, working with Product Planning, Pricing, R&D, Design, Procurement, Sales and Finance to improve profitability and product competitiveness.
Review and challenge business cases for new vehicle programs, identifying risks and opportunities to enhance profitability.
Evaluate monthly business performance by model and market, identifying revenue and profit improvement opportunities in collaboration with Product Line Management (PLM).
Lead regional cost competitiveness initiatives with European manufacturing plants, R&D and Design to support achievement of Total Delivered Cost (TdC) targets.
Support short- and long-term product strategy development, including the Mid-Term Plan (MTP) and Business Plan (BP), ensuring alignment between profitability targets, COP commitments and product milestones.
Drive product milestones and governance processes, securing timely cross-functional engagement, accountability and escalation of key issues and decisions.
Support the preparation and execution of monthly Product Committee Meetings and effective governance of product-related topics.
Provide analytical support and strategic recommendations to HME and GME leadership on product performance, profitability, risk management, TdC targets and profit improvement initiatives.
Monitor regulatory changes, government policies, market dynamics and automotive industry trends, identifying emerging risks and recommending appropriate mitigation actions.
About you:
University degree in Business Administration, Economics or Engineering.
At least 10 years of experience in a related role.Strong understanding of the European automotive market and the interaction between different business areas.Experience in Procurement/Purchasing or Finance, ideally within the automotive sector.
Strong strategic and analytical thinking, with the ability to interpret business, market and profitability information and translate insights into recommendations.
Proven project and program management capabilities, including planning priorities, managing milestones and identifying potential bottlenecks.
Ability to navigate uncertainty and lead without formal authority, engaging stakeholders proactively across functions.Strong cross-cultural communication skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams across Europe.
An open-minded and challenger mindset, with a proactive, solution-focused approach to identifying risks and improvement opportunities.
Experience in Product Planning and Program Management is a plus.
Rewards and Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Flexible working time: Position is open to both full-time (100%) or part-time (80%). We welcome applications for both.
A collaborative team with flat hierarchies
A highly international working environment.
Continued learning and professional development.
Car sharing and car lease mobility programme.
Complimentary daily lunch at the office canteen and subsidised breakfast options.
Free access to the company gym.
Opportunities to join company sporting clubs, including tennis, football, yoga and golf.
