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DRIVE YOUR CAREER
Lear Corporation is the leading Tier 1 automotive supplier serving all of the world's major automotive manufacturers with our world-class automotive seating and automotive electrical products. Our products are developed and produced by a diverse, talented team of more than 165,000 people. With operations in 39 countries, Lear operates in every major automotive manufacturing region in the world.
For our globally positioned and successful teams, we are looking for dedicated talents with zest for action and enthusiasm. If you love challenges, want to experience development opportunities unrestrained, and want recognition that pays off, then you've come to the right place with Lear.
PRODUCT PORTFOLIO STRATEGY DIRECTOR
SOUTHFIELD, MI
As a member of the E-Systems Strategy and Product Management team, the Product Portfolio Strategy Director will be responsible for leading the analysis of market and technology trends, creating a synthesized view of the related market opportunities, and supplying thought leadership and analysis of Lear E-Systems market position and new opportunities while also contributing to the division business and overall product strategy.
THE ROLE
Your work will include, but not be limited to:
- Lead the study of market trends and their implications to Lear E-Systems
- Lead the creation of market and technology analyses and associated strategies
- Create Strategic opportunity assessments aligned with market trends and propose potential new opportunities for Lear E-Systems
- Develop and maintain a deep understanding of Lear’s current market position, capabilities, customers, and competitors
- Attend appropriate conferences and events to capture market insights
- Engage with corporate M&A and Innovation teams on strategy development and implementation
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
- Engineering degree or similar technical background
- 8+ years of relevant experience
- Experience in synthesizing complex information for product strategy creation
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to make presentations to all levels of management and executives
- Ability to understand key financial metrics and methods
- Ability to put technical and strategic questions in a business framework and vice versa
- Deep understanding of automotive technology landscape and trends
- Ability to understand and be inquisitive about technology
- Ability to connect with people and create insights from those interactions
- Ability to create decision frameworks and make strategically sound and justified recommendations
- Ability to tackle big and challenging questions
- Level-headed demeanor – not easily frustrated
- Strong leadership skills; ability to rally a team and lead towards new ways of thinking and operating
- Analytical / learning oriented – ability to create insights from research and data
- Ability to look beyond the obvious considerations and look at situations and challenges differently
- Strategic mindset to think long term and with a synthesized view of complex technical and business considerations
- Confidence to take new and bold recommendations forward
BONUS IF YOU HAVE
- MBA
- Automotive Software or Services experience
Required Skills
Required Experience