Description
Work Arrangement
This role is categorized as on-site. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to GM Japan Headquarter office in Tokyo, Japan full time.
The Role -
The critical role should manage the following but not limited to Long-Term and Short-Term Forecasting, Business Planning, etc.
What You'll Do -
- Lead and manage overall Product planning activities to support achieving short and longer-term business goals.
- Industry and Competitive Analysis
- Portfolio and Volume Plan development
- Product and Technology Roll-out Plan
- Product Positioning Plan
- Engage with Global/Regional Planning and Program management stakeholders
- Support Business and Strategic Planning
- Support Japan leadership for strategy development
- Facilitate GM leadership reviews and Japan visits
- Engage with Global/Regional Business Planning
- Lead and Manage overall Product Launch and Marketing activities
- Product launch strategies and execution plan
- Product quality assurance plan and execution
- Product marketing - product contents and pricing
- Product accessory plan and execution
- Product training plan and execution
- Engage with Global/Regional functions and 3rd party vendors
- Manage Type Approval, End-of-Life and Public Policy activities
- Ensure regulatory compliance plan to support portfolio plan
- Ensure type approval plan and execution to support product launches
- Ensure End-of-life activities in place
- Engage and support Public Policy activities
- Engage with internal Regulation, Government Relations, Public Policy functions
- Engage with Japan and U.S. Government Authorities, Japanese Auto Industry Associations, American Chamber of Commerce, etc.
- Develop Product Organization and People
- Ensure Safety for all people with no compromise
- Design organization enhancement and optimization plan
- Coach and develop people through candid and constructive feedback
- Develop succession and progression plan
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Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Business English capability (TOEIC 600 and above).
- Strong written and oral communications skills.
- Strong Leadership
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