Manager - Product Director Office (PDO)

Job description: What You Will Do • The Product Director Office (PDO) is responsible for aligning regional product, volume, and profitability objectives with Hyundai Motor Company’s global business strategy, with a particular focus on Genesis business performance and growth across the MEA region. • The role drives product and profit target achievement across the product lifecycle by monitoring business performance, leading profitability improvement initiatives, and supporting executive decision-making through data-driven analysis, market intelligence, and strategic product planning. • In addition, the position supports Genesis MEA business development through dedicated product strategy, go-to-market planning, luxury market intelligence, and customer insight activities in close collaboration with GMEA and Headquarters. • The position operates under the management of the Head of Business Strategy, HMMEA, while maintaining a dotted-line reporting relationship with the GMEA (Genesis Middle East & Africa) leadership team. How Will You Make An Impact Product & Profit Target Alignment • Align regional product, volume, and profitability targets with HMC’s strategic objectives across key product lifecycle milestones. • Identify performance gaps and develop action plans to achieve business and profitability targets. • Optimize product and financial targets based on market competitiveness, business performance, and growth opportunities. • Provide strategic recommendations on product positioning, pricing, and profitability planning to support management decision-making. Regional–Global Coordination & Governance • Serve as the voice of the MEA region and represent regional product requirements to HMC and manufacturing stakeholders. • Consolidate regional product proposals and coordinate product-, volume-, and profitability-related initiatives with Headquarters. • Lead and operate Regional Product Committee Meetings (PCM) to facilitate governance and business decision-making. • Act as the central coordination point among regional functions, manufacturing plants, and HMC stakeholders. Product Performance Monitoring & Optimization • Monitor model-level sales, profitability, and overall business performance throughout the product lifecycle. • Identify risks and opportunities impacting product and profit targets and recommend corrective actions. • Drive profitability enhancement and cost optimization initiatives across the product portfolio. • Prepare business analyses and performance reports to support strategic reviews and continuous improvement. Genesis MEA Dedicated Product Strategy, Go-To-Market & Market Intelligence • Align regional product, volume, and profitability targets with HMC’s strategic objectives across key product lifecycle milestones. • Develop and coordinate Genesis product roadmap, future portfolio concepts, and go-to-market (GTM) strategies for new model launches. • Lead luxury market intelligence activities, including competitive benchmarking, pricing analysis, customer insights, and technology trend monitoring. • Support Genesis business growth by providing strategic recommendations on product positioning, customer value proposition, and market opportunities. What You Will Bring To The Role • Recommend product strategy, pricing direction, volume planning, and profitability improvement initiatives. • Coordinate regional product and profitability planning activities with HMC and cross-functional stakeholders. • Support regional business units in achieving BP/OP and profitability targets. Other Details Education • Bachelor’s degree preferred. • Master’s degree is a plus Related Experience • 10 years of professional experience at a manufacturer/distributor of consumer products with direct product responsibilities (planning, pricing, marketing, incentives, distribution, and/or sales). • Automotive industry experience preferred. • Cross-functional project management experience preferred. • Extensive data analysis experience and data visualization expertise required. Skill/Knowledge • Curiosity and initiative. • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail. • Ability to simplify complex issues, develop a compelling point of view, and persuasively make case for change leading to action. • Good organizational and teamwork skills. • Outstanding written & verbal presentation skills for external and Senior Leadership interactions • Ability to multi-task. • Strong automobile industry knowledge. • Excel, PowerPoint, Word proficiency. • Experience with Power BI, PIN, Maritz, GfK, IHS/Polk, Strategic Vision, Ace Metrix, Tableau, etc. studies/tools a plus. • Arabic & Korean as second language is a plus Show more Show less

10 years of professional experience at a manufacturer/distributor of consumer products with direct product responsibilities (planning, pricing, marketing, incentives, distribution, and/or sales). Automotive industry experience preferred. Cross-functional project management experience preferred. Extensive data analysis experience and data visualization expertise required.

Align regional product, volume, and profitability targets with Hyundai Motor Company's strategic objectives across key product lifecycle milestones. Identify performance gaps and develop action plans to achieve business and profitability targets. Optimize product and financial targets based on market competitiveness, business performance, and growth opportunities. Provide strategic recommendations on product positioning, pricing, and profitability planning to support management decision-making. Lead and coordinate Genesis MEA product strategy, go-to-market planning, and market intelligence; develop Genesis product roadmap, future portfolio concepts, and GTM strategies for new model launches; supervise luxury market intelligence activities including competitive benchmarking, pricing analysis, customer insights, and technology trend monitoring; support Genesis growth with strategic recommendations on product positioning and market opportunities. Coordinate regional product and profitability planning with HMC and cross-functional stakeholders; lead Regional Product Committee Meetings and serve as central coordination point among regional functions, manufacturing plants, and HMC stakeholders.