Product Manager

About the Job

As a Product Manager, you will support leading product localisation activities to ensure seamless and timely vehicle launches across selected passenger car portfolio in the UK and Ireland. You will play a key role in coordinating product requirements and managing critical processes throughout the full product lifecycle.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, as well as R&D teams across Europe and China, to gather, analyse, and translate market insights and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable product specifications.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, demonstrates strong ownership and accountability, and consistently delivers accurate, high-quality work. You will bring a structured approach to problem-solving and a passion for automotive product excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end management of an assigned passenger car portfolio, including competitor benchmarking, pricing strategy, product positioning, and value proposition, supporting broader localisation requirements.
• Coordinate and support vehicle launches, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and go-to-market strategy.
• Communicate product features, updates, and changes clearly and effectively to internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams and R&D across Europe and China to drive timely delivery of product enhancements based on customer feedback and compliance requirements.
• Develop and maintain core product documentation, including Market Product Specification (MPC) sheets, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Follow consistent communication with third-party automotive partners and suppliers.
• Work closely with Customer Experience team to identify opportunities for improving the customer journey and addressing product-related enquiries.
• Proactively identify and drive continuous product improvements based on customer feedback, market insights, and performance data.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the line manager, in alignment with business needs.

Requirements

• Proven experience within the automotive industry, ideally in a product management or product planning role at OEM HQ, National Sales Company, or Distributor level, with exposure to electric vehicles preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership in a fast-growing, dynamic environment.
• Analytical and data-driven mindset, with a structured and fact-based approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with NEV technical and product elements, such as ADAS, emissions standards, or functional safety regulations.
• Valid driver's license for passenger car.
• Mandarin language skills are an advantage, but not a requirement.

We offer

• Scottish Widow workplace pension
• 25 days paid holidays + public holidays
• On-site free parking
• Commute allowance
• Car sacrifice scheme
• Department & company wide teambuilding events
• An exciting opportunity to lead the European transition to Zero Emissions transportation and de-carbonization of the economy.
• Performance and experience-based competitive remuneration