Brief description of the position:

The position is responsible to align the tech. content with JVs for export markets and cars, incl. Product Definition, Product Planning, Product Strategy, Product lifecycle and Change Mgmt. related to CEA/MEB/CSP/MM cars produced by JVs in China; it is responsible to dev. and ensure the implementation of the Change Requests for the markets in alignment w. JV PM & Sales. The position is interface to JVs, VGIC, Fin., CARIAD, One Team; it initiates product concept incl. first fin. feasibility and cost estimation for the definition, planning, mgmt. and monitoring of all project - related area, brand - and regional targets. This position leads VCIC/global PTs (JVs, VCTC, CARIAD, One Team, VGIC, VCIC and VW AG) for JVs export products over lifecycle from PS to EOP comprising New Projects, Face Lifts, MY and product changes. This position directly reports to Head of C - TE and is a member of Product Committees in VCIC and VW AG re. project -, budget - release and MS approvals; is responsible for Group KPIs including KPE and profit contribution for the company. 

Key Tasks:

Define and implement the product strategy with JV(s) in alignment with VGCI, VCTC, CARIAD, One Team, VCIC, Finance, Production, Quality etc. according to the Cycle Plan, incl. Lifecycle and Change Mgmt. of all JV(s) export products; further dev. of worldwide export markets based on JV(s) products and the planning round.

Definition, planning, mgmt. and steering of export projects with project-related area, brand and region overarching targets. (product content, product costs, KPE, ROI, capital value, timing, legal requirements, quality and complexity) and further topics (e.g. launch and risk mgmt.).

Lead Product Team with steering of VCTC incl. TPL, FTL etc. in alignment with VGIC and base on Market & Customer needs to define the market-fit product offer for Export products. Lead cross-functional activities through PTs, review and support to release budget for change request. Follow up the product decision implementation.

This position is responsible for every milestone in the PEP for JV(s) Export product portfolio and including lifecycle measures for Model Year content. Consolidate and evaluate the risk for Q-Gate, supplier management etc. to ensure SOP and Market introduction.

This position is responsible for sustainable product competitiveness with organizing Product Klausur with overarching steering of right cost structure / technology setup / customer profile with right pricing position.

Owner of this position develops new product idea, initiate independently plan, monitor and secure the effective implementation of interdisciplinary and strategic product and project decisions with different stakeholders (e.g. VWAG, VGIC, VCTC, VCIC, JV(s)).

Responsible for JV(s) Export products lifecycle & AeKo budget management, ensure product has the right budget framework in planning round. Steer and approve all product-relevant cost and expenditure and investment. Align countermeasures with counterparts including VCIC, VCTC, VW Group and other JVs and assure VGC interests throughout the entire projects.

Initiate and facilitate product-related strategic decisions and support management to make right decision, e.g. "Ability-to-Win", overarching "win-win" projects. Contribute to make right product decisions in committees incl. BOM, C-VAP, C-VAC, C-VAE.

Lead the Product Planning Round process for Export products in VCIC in alignment with JV(s).

Lead and implement product change management and lifecycle management processes and align the adjustment of Group Standard PEP processes in Region China adapting to extreme volatile competitive market environment.

Performing individual task-related duties in accordance with the knowledge and experience of the position holder.

Advising other people holding positions at VCIC, its subsidiaries/associate companies, or cooperating organizations upon request and in consultation with the appropriate people responsible.

Qualification and skills required for the position:

Education:

Master in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive engineering or business administration with focus on marketing or business development

Working experience: 

10+ years working experience, out of this at least 5+ years in in automotive industry including supplier industry in Product Management and Project Steering

Knowledge, skills and others:

VW Management Assessment, inter-cultural skills, languages (Chinese, English), deep understanding of automotive processes and procedures, familiar with Volkswagen Group organization, systems and processes