Senior Manager - Advanced Product Planning

As an integral part of the Product Strategy team in Nissan's Advance Product Planning team, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of Nissan's vehicle lineup by creating competitive and innovative vehicle concepts while meeting the current and future needs of customers. Your role will involve analyzing and forecasting future markets and competitors, managing team members in alignment with the Nissan Leadership Way, and collaborating with global and regional functions. This diverse team environment also provides direct visibility to top management. Key Responsibilities: - Understand the future voice of the customer and collaborate with counterparts in Japan - Analyze future customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscape - Work with Global Product Planning teams to influence proposals - Define innovative vehicles and powertrains based on customer studies and emerging trends - Present new model concepts to Regional and Global Executives - Gather and analyze data from various automotive sources to support product recommendations - Manage the Product Portfolio and Source of Sales - Ensure competitiveness of products and powertrains in development phases - Collaborate with cross-functional departments such as Regional Product Manager, Sales & Marketing, Engineering, Design, and Program Directors Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering, Product Design, Market Research & Customer Trends, or related field - Minimum 12 years of working experience, automotive experience preferred - Experience in team management following the Nissan Leadership Way - Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint) - Strong communication skills for clear idea conveyance and stakeholder engagement - Analytical skills for evaluating consumer and market data - Knowledge of automotive industry trends and technologies - Time management and organizational skills for prioritizing tasks - Flexibility and adaptability in fast-paced environments - Creative problem-solving abilities - Valid driving license Additional Company Details: - Location: Chennai, India - Fluent written and verbal English proficiency required, additional languages advantageous - Interest and knowledge in automotive industry and mobility solutions with a customer-centric mindset - Integrity, ethical values, passion, creativity, logic, and initiative skills are valued (Note: The above job description is based on the provided details and may be subject to change as per company requirements) As an integral part of the Product Strategy team in Nissan's Advance Product Planning team, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of Nissan's vehicle lineup by creating competitive and innovative vehicle concepts while meeting the current and future needs of customers. Your role will involve analyzing and forecasting future markets and competitors, managing team members in alignment with the Nissan Leadership Way, and collaborating with global and regional functions. This diverse team environment also provides direct visibility to top management. Key Responsibilities: - Understand the future voice of the customer and collaborate with counterparts in Japan - Analyze future customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscape - Work with Global Product Planning teams to influence proposals - Define innovative vehicles and powertrains based on customer studies and emerging trends - Present new model concepts to Regional and Global Executives - Gather and analyze data from various automotive sources to support product recommendations - Manage the Product Portfolio and Source of Sales - Ensure competitiveness of products and powertrains in development phases - Collaborate with cross-functional departments such as Regional Product Manager, Sales & Marketing, Engineering, Design, and Program Directors Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering, Product Design, Market Research & Customer Trends, or related field - Minimum 12 years of working experience, automotive experience preferred - Experience in team management following the Nissan Leadership Way - Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint) - Strong communication skills for clear idea conveyance and stakeholder engagement - Analytical skills for evaluating consumer and market data - Knowledge of automotive industry trends and technologies - Time management and organizational skills for prioritizing tasks - Flexibility and adaptability in fast-paced environments - Creative problem-solving abilities - Valid driving license Additional Company Details: - Location: Chennai, India - Fluent written and verbal English proficiency required, additional languages advantageous - Interest and knowledge in automotive industry and mobility solutions with a customer-centric mindset - Integrity, ethical values, passion, creativity, logic, and initiative skills are valued (Note: The above job description is based on the provided detail