Product Manager

Job description: Summary Description • Responsible for developing and executing product strategies that align with Middle East and African region market needs and overall business objectives. • Ensure that the company’s product line-up is competitive, relevant, and successful, contributing to overall business growth and market presence. Role & Responsibilities Product Management • Support product planning and lifecycle management activities for MEA markets, working closely with Sales, Marketing, HQ, R&D, Production Plants, After-Sales, and other relevant departments. • Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify customer needs, market trends, and product opportunities. • Gather and consolidate market feedback and communicate customer requirements to HQ and R&D teams. • Support product launch activities, including market readiness assessment, specification reviews, and cross-functional coordination. • Monitor product performance and assist in optimizing product portfolios, product mix, and market positioning. • Prepare product reports, presentations, and business proposals for management review and decision-making. • Support the identification of new product opportunities and contribute ideas to improve product competitiveness and business growth. Homologation & Regulatory Compliance • Support homologation activities for vehicle models across GCC, Middle East, and African markets. • Coordinate certification and regulatory documentation required for local market approvals. • Review and monitor changes in regulatory requirements and industry standards across MEA markets. • Assist in managing vehicle certification status and ensure timely completion of homologation activities. • Support audits, conformity assessments, and testing activities required by regulatory authorities. • Maintain homologation records and documentation to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Authority • Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders to support product planning and homologation activities. • Provide market intelligence, customer insights, and regulatory updates to support management decision-making. • Recommend product improvements, market opportunities, and portfolio optimization initiatives based on market analysis. Escalate product, launch, or regulatory risks and propose mitigation actions to management. • Support cross-functional project execution and ensure timely completion of assigned product and homologation activities. Job requirements Education • A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering, or a related automotive field is recommend • Master’s degree is preferred. Related Experience • Minimum 10 years of professional experience in automotive industry. • Minimum 7 years of experience in management role. • Cross-functional team management experience is required Skill/Knowledge • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. • Strategic thinker with a deep understanding of market dynamics and customer needs. • Proficiency in written & verbal presentation skills for senior management level communications. • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. • Strong automobile industry knowledge. • Arabic and Korean as second language is a plus. • Strong capabilities in market and consumer analysis with solid research and analytical skills in automotive products Physical requirements ~Normal office duties in Region HQ Show more Show less