MAIN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

This position ensures success for designated (carline) projects on the CSP_P platform. CSP_P projects are closing important portfolio gaps – beginning with the C-high segment. The CSP platform is developed by VCTC. This means the position holder has to integrate his projects into the VGC world and build the bridge between VCTC, Technical Development Audi AG, and between VGC, Audi China and Audi AG.

The role is responsible to define and implement the requirements for the car project, including the not yet existing platform variant CSP_P to ensure Audi’s premium ambition in front of the customer. As the platform premium variant has not been defined, this role must lay the groundwork and together with Audi AG I/GM, I/EG, VCTC and VGC bring the platform variant to life and enrich CSP with premium content.  By defining the premium content the role will have big impact on the implementation of Audi China’s new Business Model, the local value chain.

Furthermore the role will be responsible for all product management (classical “Baureihen” work) from Early Phase, beginning with the Green Cloud, to EOP of his car projects. Perspectively this role will steer and coordinate a small team of up to three members.

• efficient project related linkage between the Audi AG Baureihe and C/GM-G of the two legal entities AUDI AG and Audi China Co. Ltd., including collection of relevant Project Data and Project (Milestone-) Status - “Project-Pull”-Logic - and Integration/Tracking of Market Requirements – “Project-Push”-Logic.
• ensuring the linkage between the car project team, the C/GM-E CEA steering team, where software related requirements are steered in
• the Management of China Market Requirements including the generation/consolidation of “One Voice” as the Voice Ambassador within Audi China Co Ltd.
• the early identification and avoidance of project related problems and if necessary, use of appropriate escalation paths within Audi China (EVP Circle, Audi China PK) and towards AUDI AG (Projekt Synchro, BRK) and VGC (Geschaeftsfuehrung and C-VAP)
• the best possible Management of Time, Cost and Quality (Project Triangle) within the extent of responsibility
• representation of Audi Brand towards partners
• JVs (main interface as “One face to the customer” concerning product requests and requirements)
• VGC/VCIC/VCTC (interface on group level, especially for C-GF, C-VAP)
• Contribution to achieve company goals and philosophy
• Integration of and alignment with all project stakeholders to create an efficient working mode
• Ensure lifecycle product power in China based on market understanding and requirements on CSP_P models related segment.
• Definition and evaluation of CSP_P models early and late phase market requirements to ensure product power in the Chinese market of CSP_P models as well as alignment within Audi China, AUDI AG and Joint Venture.
• Support late phase of CSP_P models including market clinic input, product booklet/ marketing concept preparation, product & price analysis, special topic evaluation.

RESPONSIBILITIES / TASKS

• Lead cross-functional product teams across Audi China, Audi AG, VGC, VCTC, JVs and group entities from early phase through SOP.
• Align and transfer regional product requests to Audi AG, ensuring a holistic and coherent portfolio and tracking implementation with PL FiP & I/FJ.
• Integrate market requirements into 'One Voice of Region China' for committee presentations and strategy alignment with AG taking innovation roadmap into consideration.
• Prepare and track milestone deliverables, ensuring China alignment and decision papers for EVP Circle, PK, Audi AG and VGC committees.
• Preparation of AUDI AG Milestone presentations until Milestone LF
• Align roadmaps and technology trends (ADAS, smart cabin, architecture, drivetrain, connect) with market requirements to secure Audi competitiveness.
• Represent Audi in group/regional committees and ensure alignment of processes, stakeholder positions, and smooth communication across JVs, AG, VGC and Audi China.
• Identify and escalate project risks early, ensuring management visibility and execution of aligned mechanisms.
• Support the implementation of the LVC business model by defining a fitting parts scope and ensuring parts readiness for pre-series and SOP according to PEP requirements.
• Define early phase product input (highlights, USPs, competitor basket, offers, target customers, price/volume).
• Evaluate and align product requests with market interest, negotiate with JVs, consolidate in product hub, forward to AG.
• Support late phase of SSP models with clinics, product booklets, pricing and competitiveness analysis, special studies (e.g.REEV).

Special Tasks

Contribute to company goals by steering late phase requirements, supporting early phase topics, and enhancing decision-making effectiveness.

Necessary education:

• University degree in Business Administration or Technical subject

Preferably working background with VW Group Product Line and Chinese market expertise within the group or from new force competitors

Personal skills:

• 100% customer centric mindset: excite our customers!
• Willingness to accept cross-cultural challenges in multi-stakeholder environment
• Strong in leading cross-functional teams and good communication and collaboration skills
• Strong Product Management abilities with focus on regional requirements
• Strength in analytical and strategic project leading
• Target oriented working
• Interest in vehicle products and vehicle development processes

• Preferred experience in premium car brands in China market, team cooperation, analytical thinking, self-reflection,  planning, well-organized, ability to work under pressure

Working experience (in years):

Minimum 5 years

Grading & Perspective:

• FSE with ERA 17 or ET // Audi China or VGC T+ or T+ candidates
• Focusing on candidates for Management Development

• Focusing on local talent

Remarks (Language, IT-Knowledge, Certificates etc.):

• Good language skills in Chinese and English. German highly welcome
• Proficient in MS Office, especially PowerPoint

• Optional Knowledge of relevant systems (e.g. AVON, LCO,MBV, Spyder…)

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