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Description:
As the The General Manager Strategy and Portfolio Planning you will be responsible for all Product Planning, Business Planning, and Market Research activities at General Motors Africa & Middle East Operations.
In this role you will drive optimal portfolio execution with program teams and cross-functional stakeholders while evaluating brand strategies, customer needs, brand showroom, product cadence and financial objectives.
Responsibilities include:
Lead execution of studies and framing of recommendations, working with cross functional stakeholders (Marketing, Finance, Engineering, Design, Manufacturing, etc)
Work in collaboration with other Planning areas (Global Planning Integration, Forecasting, Market Research, Competitor Intelligence, Propulsion, Features & Technology, Advanced Concepts)
Lead and facilitate executive level reviews
Identify portfolio gaps/opportunities and track horizon plan development for portfolio needs / definition
Provide segment-focused portfolio and competitive comparative assessments as proof points to be used by various internal customers and stakeholders
Participate in research clinic planning, clinics and results development ensuring understanding of customer perceptions
Knowledge/Education:
Broad understanding of all AMEO countries/markets, competitive OEMs, customers, and dealers
Strong understanding of the GM Global Vehicle Development Process (GVDP) gates, deliverables, content lock-in dates, and business case KPIs and the relationship of market/country inputs on each
Experienced in program management principles and the various challenges experienced by program teams during critical phases of the GVDP
Strong understanding of automotive products including drivability, all vehicle features & benefits, powertrain
Skills:
Ability to lead and motivate a high performance team across a diverse set of sub-functions (Product Planning, Business Planning, Program Management, Market Research, and New Business Development) and across the wider GM organization
Good technical understanding of vehicle systems and how they affect product performance
Strong global business knowledge and experience including knowledge of various GM markets
Demonstrated ability to solve problems in a very ambiguous environment.
Ability to set high impact objectives and hold people accountable
Experience:
Minimum 10 years experience in product planning, product marketing, engineering, and product development at a major automotive OEM
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Engineering, Science or equivalent
Master’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent
