JOB RESPONSIBILITYTechnology Planning· Analyze Global & Indian market trend for technologies.· Identify consumer latent need and potential technologies.· In-depth understanding of new trends shaping up future mobility like HMI, Connected, In-Car experience, Autonomous, xEV technologies.· Assessment of Impact of evolving technologies on over-all Market, different segments, and consumer usage.· Prepare technology roadmap for medium and long term for each segments considering above aspects that may affect consumer buying behavior & mobility in future.· Scenario Planning & Business case preparation on various new Technology requirements. Prepare strategy explanation reports/Presentations for management review.· Cross interaction with all stakeholders including Marketing, Engineering, Costing and Japanese counterparts and onboarding them for proposals.COMPETENCY REQUIRMENTSBASIC UNDERSTANDING OF· Indian Consumers Demographic & Psychographic assessment for different segment of vehicles.· Latest happenings & emerging technologies in area of In-car HMI from within the industry & other allied industries or consumer market which may define future customers.· Forecasting techniques for different technologies and effect on segments/products.· Design thinking approach to generate Innovative Ideas which are unique, futuristic at the same time create WOW experience to customer at affordable price.· Development of Models and technologies.· Acquaintance with automotive Bill of Material· Expertise in MS office [Powerpoint, Word, Excel] ToolsBEHAVIOURAL· Self-driven, eager to learn and result-oriented.· Well organized, highly motivated and able to work in cross functionally.· Good problem-solving and analytical skills.· Excellent coordination skills to work with diverse internal and external project stakeholders.· Should be able to work in large teams and dedication for timely completion of projects.· Should be open to travel IN/OUT of country.SPECIFIC EXPERTISE FOR FUNCTIONAL AREABASIC KNOWLEDGE OF· Emerging Trends in Technologies [ in both Automotive and adjacent industries]· Understanding of Electrical & Electronics in automobile.· Upcoming regulations in Safety domain
Job Title
Product Planning Manager