Product Planner, Electric SUVs

Responsibilities:

• Understanding of the emerging EV Potential in Indian Market & Consumers to identify new opportunity areas and define the product scope/ definition in SUV space 
• Data analysis of relevant Industry data points - Industry Sales Trend, EV penetration, EV Technology Trend Study (Globally) and its relevance from Target Market and Consumers perspective. Current and Future Market Study [Related and Cross Industry trend application]
• Understanding customer requirements related to Product and translate the same into cost effective product/technical solutions while defining product scope
• Regular Market and Dealership visits to have 1st hand feedback on the consumer needs and wants
• Tracking relevant actions in EV space – OEM/ supplier announcements and plans, EV Technologies (Battery, Motor, Power Electronics, Thermal mgmt.) & EV ecosystem (Charging / Battery EOL/ Infra)
• Studying the applicable regulations for future compliance. Track and analyse relevant industry data points like market trends/ segment shifts (Indian & global), consumer trends, competitor strategy
• Interfacing & controlling the complexity involved in product development by balancing the needs of the Design/Marketing team and the product development team
• Interface with CFT to detail the product concept, and entire “New Product Development” deliverables from concept till product launch including Media Drive / Market activation events
• Drive Product definition through various stages of gateway deliverables till Business case finalisation - Communicate and track the same to program teams dynamically for implementation
• Prepare and maintain exhaustive database of Product specifications, competitive actions, features comparison, value analysis/ customer value proposition that supports Product Scope Definition, key decision making in Senior Management Reviews, Launch Preparations etc 
• Management Information Reporting / Analysis of newly launched & refreshed products

Requirements:

• Passionate about Cars, especially EV technology and the automotive industry
• Ability to weave the product concept into a strong narrative and Reasons to Win
• Good Interpersonal skills, able to adapt and work with leaders and CFT
• Cross-functional collaboration with Design, R&D, Marketing, Sourcing, Mfg., Customer Service etc
• Keen follower of market, consumer insights, ecosystem partnerships
• Ability to think holistically with a strategic intent
• Effective communicate skills to pitch the to various teams, right upto senior leadership
• Proficient in MS Excel and Power-point 
• Having positive attitude and a passion for developing new products from grounds up.
• Desire to stay ahead of the curve by consuming content that’s relevant in areas of working.
• Strong automotive product/ecosystem base knowledge with a desire to learn new aspects of business.
• Open to new ideas and perspectives by CFT and build on the team knowledge for effective decision making.